in fairness, Bush43 has done the most. two very good SCOTUS nominations. Reagan did well with the lower court appointments, but appointed two pro-Roe justices (out of 3) to the Court. Bush41 was 1 for 2.
the socons also need to realize they aren't going to be able to do anything (federally) to stop gay civil unions in the States. and if Roe is overturned someday (as it should be, on constitutional grounds) - my own prediction is that no state would vote to outlaw abortion for adult women in the first 12 weeks.
common sense is not an option on FR these days ;)
"Civil Unions exist in only three places: Vermont, New Jersey and Connecticut. In 2005 California created a domestic partnership law that offers many of the same rights as civil unions. Vermont civil unions were created in 2000 to provide legal protections to gays and lesbians in relationships in that state because gay marriage is not an option. The protections do not extend beyond the border of Vermont and no federal protections are included with a Civil Union. Civil Unions offer some of the same rights and responsibilities as marriage, but only on a state level."
Soource: http://lesbianlife.about.com/cs/wedding/a/unionvmarriage.htm
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