[Varda]

http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/printer_friendly.pl?page=4th/981930r3pv3.html

Luttig's own words are that abortion is a "fundamental right" and that a woman has a "right to choose".

Nothing in this opinion suggests that he would overturn Roe.

[who_would_fardels_bear]

I disagree. I read his decision carefully and he clearly disassociates himself from the court's decision.

Ultimately he believes that as an appelate justice he must be guided by Supreme Court decisions which he believes he has no chance of overturning.

The only result would be a delay in the inevitable conclusion.

However, as a Supreme Court justice he would be able at that point to overturn Roe as bad law.

[who_would_fardels_bear]

Luttig's own words are that abortion is a "fundamental right" and that a woman has a "right to choose".

These are NOT Luttig's words. He is merely repeating what the courts have said.

If you read his decision carefully you will note that he never personally supports this position.

In other parts of this decision (relating to whether he should have recused himself) he clearly states his own personal opinions along with those of the court.

[Giant Conservative]

Luttig's own words are that abortion is a "fundamental right" and that a woman has a "right to choose".

True. The next nominee to the United States Supreme Court should be the single best individual available, and that's Emilio Garza.