"Though we are celebrating 35 years of Constitutional protection of a woman's right to abortion, we cannot let our guard down. With so many limitations and roadblocks, the promise of Roe is already denied to many women, and access to birth control is under increasing attack. This year we have the chance to elect a new administration and send new members to Congress who will help protect and expand our reproductive freedom. Come November we must elect a president who will be vigilant in upholding a woman's right to make her own childbearing decisions, including access to birth control and abortion," said NOW President Kim Gandy.
Tomorrow NOW will holds its annual vigil on the steps of the Supreme Court commemorating the 35th anniversary of Roe V. Wade. I wish I could be there to show my support and to remind the rest of the country that this constitutional right is constantly being threatened. I will, however, be there in spirt.
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One reason why this "right" is threatened is that democrats have been unable to win elections. But this is not the most important reason.
It is questionable as to whether or not there is a serious threat to Roe v. Wade or, more importantly, Casey v. Planned Parenthood. Currently, the most important number in American politics (that number is five) is in place to uphold the major provisions of Roe and Casey. Even if anything were to occur with one of the five, there is no way in which the President would be able to push through a judicial nominee.
The question to ask yourself is when will Anthony Kennedy resign from the bench. I am sure he will time his decision in a way to protect his jurisprudence, as most of the justices do.
Besides, politically, if Roe were overturned, it would help abortion rights because it would get the supporters active in politics and maybe the people would solve this in a less controversial fashion (rather than a decision by judicial decree).
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