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To: ModelBreaker
I have no problem with state legislation providing that. But I have a big problem pretending such a 'right' is protected by the constitution.

Does the constitution protect a state's right to forbid the use of contraceptives by married people? And to hold married people criminally liable if they do?

32 posted on 10/17/2005 4:11:15 PM PDT by sinkspur (If you're not willing to give Harriett Miers a hearing, I don't give a damn what you think.)
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To: sinkspur
Does the constitution protect a state's right to forbid the use of contraceptives by married people? And to hold married people criminally liable if they do?

Yes.

51 posted on 10/17/2005 4:28:50 PM PDT by ModelBreaker
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To: sinkspur

>>>>>Does the constitution protect a state's right to forbid the use of contraceptives by married people? And to hold married people criminally liable if they do?

Which consitution, federal or state (and if the latter, which state). There is no right to contraception in the federal constitution, nor should there be. It should be a state matter, regardless of whether you want it legal or not.

patent


57 posted on 10/17/2005 4:31:12 PM PDT by patent (A baby is God's opinion that life should go on. Carl Sandburg)
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