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To: Sherman Logan
IOW, the train is headed in the opposite direction.

Any tactic that does not disable the "human shield" defense of abortion used by American woman is doomed to ignominious failure.

Extending "choice" to men is the only realistic approach to curtailing the female monopoly on "reproductive rights."

30 posted on 01/25/2009 1:12:42 AM PST by papertyger
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To: papertyger

In a democratic system it is not possible to reverse a judicial decision you disagree with unless you have overwhelming public support.

It is highly debatable whether there is at present even a bare majority for repeal of Roe. Certainly politicians, media, academics and other elites are overwhelmingly in favor of keeping Roe in force. Probably a 2/3 majority in the general population would be required just to make it an even fight.

The only way a dramatically unpopular initiative can be passed is to have the Court find such a “right” hidden in the Constitution. So far, only liberals have been able to use this tactic.

Talking about possible methods for overriding Roe in these circumstances is like talking about how if your aunt had b*lls she’d be your uncle. The statement may be technically accurate, but it is comprehensively irrelevant.


40 posted on 01/25/2009 9:42:30 AM PST by Sherman Logan (Everyone has a right to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.)
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