Yes, that is the exact reasoning. It makes the Democrats look TOO liberal. A lot of Democrats will go to the mat to defend abortion for certain reasons, but not for the purpose of determining genetic characteristics, including sex.
They should have added language that would include banning abortion of homosexual babies, in case a genetic link is ever discovered and then watch the Democrats squirm.
“Voted NO on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
Rated 56% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)”
snip http://www.issues2000.org/Ron_Paul.htm#Abortion
Why is Ron Paul against a parent deciding what’s right for their minor child?