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It's not about abortion. The states where a majority of people support abortion already have it. It's not enough, however, for the states that the American left
by Oxitendwe 10y ago
It's not about abortion. The states where a majority of people support abortion already have it. It's not enough, however, for the states that the American left controls to have abortion - they must have it in states controlled by Republicans as well. The fight is about to what extent are states allowed to self-govern, to what extent can people who live in them create the kind of society and culture that they want to live in. One side thinks states should be allowed to do what they think is right in their own jurisdiction, so that different groups with diverse values can peacefully coexist in the same country. The other thinks they should decide what is right for everyone, so that all groups conform to their values, which they perceive to be universal.
- M_Grey 10y agoThis is the same argument that was used in support of slavery, and later segregation.
- Oxitendwe 10y agoYes, well spotted, it's also the same argument you can use for literally anything else, until all you're left with is a state's right to decide on whether to enact a plastic bag tax or not.