Fetal Responsibility
Ξ October 22nd, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Old School Papers |
Written around January 2001 for a discourse essay
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the case of Roe v. Wade, announcing that the United States Constitution protects a woman’s right to decide whether or not to terminate a pregnancy (Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court transcript 14). Seven justices voted in favor legalized abortion under limited circumstances and two dissented. This landmark ruling consolidated the rights won by women in the ‘60s and early 70s, and delivered instant benefits for women’s health and quality of life. It also delivered far-reaching social benefits to American society. The current threat to the ruling should be a matter of concern to all clear-thinking people. (more…)