The solution to the SC/abortion battle: a constitutional amendment

[Charlie Brown]

I know it will never happen in our lifetimes, but perhaps progressives can sow the genesis of a constitutional amendment to guarantee the right to an abortion. No more "there's no right to x in the constitution." No more "originalism." No more "states rights" Just an amendment that spells out a woman's right to choose clearly, concisely, and indisputably.

That amendment is not needed with a constitution that guarantees the right to privacy and free speech, but the current ideology of facism in this country has made it necessary. Let's start petitioning.

[niyad]

1. that sounds like a most excellent idea, and thank you. if nothing else,

it will keep them occupied for a little while, as they foam at the mouth, and just generally get truly hysterical at the thought of actually acknowledging a woman's RIGHT to her own body.

[varkam]

2. I don't really see how that helps.

It seems to me that many of the pro-life arguments are based almost entirely on faith, as the justification of their stance tends to be steeped in theology. What's more, many pro-lifers are inconsistent - as if they really *were* pro-life, then they would be part and parcel against the death penalty, *any* wars, etc.

So making an amendment to the Constitution won't quash the debate, it'll still be there - loud as ever.

[Erika]

3. The Constitution was meant for male white land owners

It never, in philosophy or doctrine, attempted to include minorities or women.

The "founding fathers" were only concerned about their rights.