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The goalposts will move. These two were the test cases, to find out how much appetite there was for prosecuting a mother for losing her pregnancy, using two les
by swearwolf 4y ago
The goalposts will move. These two were the test cases, to find out how much appetite there was for prosecuting a mother for losing her pregnancy, using two less sympathetic defendants. States like Indiana will continue to follow that line of reasoning as far as they can.
The people who have worked for decades to overturn Roe believe in their hearts that abortion is murder. They aren’t going to be okay with “murder” being legal in other states, or “murder” tourism. The end result of all of this is a federal ban on abortion.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoSlippery slope argument aside, do you in your heart think that throwing a live baby in the trash to suffocate should be legal (assuming the facts are correct)?
- swearwolf 4y agoNo
- s1artibartfast 4y agoWell that's something to think on when advocating for these cases and people. It makes sense to be scared of potential consequences but people need to find common ground and understanding as well.