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The problem with Roe v Wade is not that case itself, but the major precedent case it was based on, Griswald v Connecticut. That's what needs to be overturned, not so much for it's effect, but because the legal reasoning behind it is utter, complete nonsense. Google "eminations and penumbras"
The problem with Roe v Wade is not that case itself, but the major precedent case it was based on, Griswald v Connecticut. That's what needs to be overturned, not so much for it's effect, but because the legal reasoning behind it is utter, complete nonsense. Google "eminations and penumbras"
Great idea, red states can then put restrictions on birth control as well as abortion.
As most of you surely understand, overturning Roe v Wade would not make abortions illegal. It would return the issue to the states, each of which would have its own law with regards to abortion.
Clearly this topic has been an ongoing open wound of political strife and animosity for our country for nearly 50 years now. There is a solution. Let our state legislatures craft laws that people in their states broadly support.
Fortunately, the time has come for the Supreme Court to consider making this change. This term, the SCOTUS will consider a Louisiana case that requires admitting privileges for abortion clinics, for those cases where something goes wrong during an abortion procedure. As part of the consideration of this case, 207 members of the House, which includes both Republicans and Democrats, have requested that the SCOTUS take this opportunity to reverse Roe v Wade.
I hope they do. What about you?
Nope, 60%+ of the public wants it to stay, both in this thread poll and scientific polls of the general population.
Striking down Roe v. Wade would be the best organizing tool the Democrats would ever have.
Yep, to legitimately strike down Roe v Wad, the SC would either have to reject the implied right to privacy in the 14th amendment or dictate that a human fetus is an actual person. Either situation would have huge consequences.
I'm fine with red states making abortion illegal as long as they pay for their own poor single mothers and the resulting children. There will be huge resulting costs. Blue states should be able to refuse coverage should these people try to soak them for benefits later.
Women with money will simply go to another state. Women without money will have the babies on Medicaid, the child will be on Medicaid, they will live off of welfare and food stamps, the child will be on reduced school lunches, they will live in Section 8 housing, etc. Those costs should not be federalized. They should be paid for by the state.
Nope, 60%+ of the public wants it to stay, both in this thread poll and scientific polls of the general population.
It doesn't really matter though what 60% of the public wants. 65% want marijuana legalized but it isn't going to happen in the foreseeable future. What matters is what the Christian Right wants.
I'm fine with red states making abortion illegal as long as they pay for their own poor single mothers and the resulting children. There will be huge resulting costs. Blue states should be able to refuse coverage should these people try to soak them for benefits later.
Women with money will simply go to another state. Women without money will have the babies on Medicaid, the child will be on Medicaid, they will live off of welfare and food stamps, the child will be on reduced school lunches, they will live in Section 8 housing, etc. Those costs should not be federalized. They should be paid for by the state.
or they'll take matters into their own "hands". Women will always find a way to abort their child because it is their body.
I'm almost certain that if Roe v Wade is overturned, some red states will enact laws to punish women who travel out of state for abortions and then return. So it will be a bigger problem than just economics.
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