Pro Choice or not?
by pratt1 13 Replies latest jw friends
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pratt1
Sorry, I hit enter before I finished my question.
Does a potential Supreme Court Justice's position on abortion affect whether or not you would confirm their appointment?
Do you think it is fair to confirm a justice based on how they voted on a issue in the past?
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Mysterious
Certainly I would think it makes sense to judge a person based on their past actions, however, also taking into account any changes in viewpoint they have outright stated since such a time. And I dont think I would fault anyone for wishing to see judges appointed who suppor their viewpoints on what they consider serious issues.
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AlmostAtheist
If you found someone with no opinions at all about anything, all you'd find is a person that never allowed his/her opinions to become known. I can't see that it makes that much difference.
I would PREFER a judge that feels exactly the way I do about everything, but that ain't gonna happen. So wuddaya gonna do?
Dave
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lola28
Yes. As Doctor Phil would say, "the best indicator of future behavior is past behavior". Personally I don't think I could ever have an abortion, I don't have it in me but I like knowing that I have the choice.
lola
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heathen
I don't think so really . I don't think there is a right answer to the question . I try to keep my beliefs of pro life out of politics . I also don't think the state should pay for abortion . There are cases of rape and such where abortion should be an option .
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kid-A
Pro-choice of course. The state has no right telling a woman what to do with her body.
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crazyblondeb
I have to agree with Kid-A. No one ever knows the story behind the pregnancy. A woman should have the right to make her own decision.
If it was a man, don't you think they would insist on having the right to make their own decision??
shelley
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Big Dog
You can't help but look at a judge's track record when it comes to appointments. Fair? What the heck is fair, its all about pushing whatever agenda you have.
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Darth Yhwh
My understanding of the abortion controvirsy is weather the fetus is protected by the rights afforded by the constitution. A supreme court justice's job is to uphold the law by supporting the rights of the people according to the constitution, not legislate create laws from the bench.
I personally am pro choice.