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CTyankee

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10. "stability in the law" is exactly the point here. They have to have some pretty good reason to

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #8)

Wed Feb 7, 2018, 08:09 PM

Feb 2018

overturn Roe. They have to consider the effect on the whole of our society in the U.S. if this happens. The women's movement is burgeoning, not shrinking. SCOTUS, of any of our 3 part section of government must make a pretty heavy decision. Do they really want to have riots in our streets?

What do you think will be the reason for a decision to reconsider Roe?

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Knock yourself out! chuckstevens Feb 2018 #1

Yes, but they are trying to set up a scenario where this statute is appealed The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2018 #5

Roe is stare decisus. They have to come up with something that can withstand that barrier, even CTyankee Feb 2018 #7

Stare decisis is respected by the justices but decisions do get overturned. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2018 #8

"stability in the law" is exactly the point here. They have to have some pretty good reason to CTyankee Feb 2018 #10

They didn't have a very good reason for overturning Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce, The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2018 #11

Roe affects half of the U.S. population. They do this at their peril. CTyankee Feb 2018 #12

They dont like women, dont want women having control of anything. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #2

Federal law out ranks state law. sinkingfeeling Feb 2018 #3

For now, but because of nose holders, soon likely we will lose Roe. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2018 #4

Screw that Lotusflower70 Feb 2018 #6

IOWA- Idiots Out Walking Around RainCaster Feb 2018 #9

Thank you, but insults are not really needed at this time. rurallib Feb 2018 #13

The Democrats I met with tonight wouldn't agree. progressoid Feb 2018 #14