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Originally Posted by for the record No, if our abortion laws weren't as liberal, would we still have the same opinions on them (abortions) and would it be such a hot topic issue? |
But the common perception or card played in the media is that the government is about to throw mothers who have abortions into prison. Denis Kucinich said exactly that... that some Senators wanted to throw mothers who had abortions into prison on Chris Matthews a couple years ago. That comment, while stupid, is no that far from popular (common) belief.
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Originally Posted by for the record Second part of the post.... why is our country MOST liberal in this situation? I guess I can understand, some states here have different laws.. I just, it really threw me for a loop to hear how it's illegal after the first trimester, in most every other country. |
Some states? The most important impact of Roe and progeny (if such a word can be used) such as Casey is that the issue has been almost entirely wrested from the states. The Supreme Court has in essence taking the job of regulating abortion on a national basis. That is the fact that drives federalists bonkerds - without regard to whether they support or oppose abortion.... the Court has precluded the states from experimenting with legislation to address the issue in a way that best represents their citizens...
Why our Country? I don't have any answer for that.