Abortion in America

This week, the Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, declined to block a Texas abortion ...

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This week, the Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, declined to block a Texas abortion law from going into effect. In Thursday’s Advisory Opinions podcast, Sarah and David tackled the legal aspect of the law and the court’s decision. Today, they turn to the politics–not just of the Texas law, but of the issue of abortion itself. Where does the pro-life movement stand today? Where does it go from here? 

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  1. Pohl

    I would like to hear David flesh out how he understands the life of the mother exception. I cringe when I hear that phrase as it suggests the intrinsic evil of abortion, always and everywhere wrong, is made acceptable in cases where the life of the mother is in dire jeopardy. Whereas, what is really morally licit is an attempt to save the mother in those cases, but never by directly killing the baby.

    I appreciate every other opinion he expressed, as usual. He is almost tiresomely of prudential judgement.

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  2. StoneInstruments

    Captain Planet

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  3. Andrew Corbin

    Captain planet

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    Nathan

    I'd feel so much better about this episode if someone occasionally said, "oh, and please remember that this is a modern holocaust predicated on an absurd legal fiction." I know that you get this fact, but sometimes jumping right into the political ramifications seems almost crass when there's a steady genocide ticking away in the background.

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  5. Keith

    For anyone that cares Sarah is referring to "Captain Planet" cartoon show.

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    Adicesa14

    Excellent conversation, thank you.

    Not only was Roe a poor Constitutional decision, but it also roiled our culture and politics. Unfortunately, your description of the result of overturning Roe, is possibly correct, but necessary risk. Question: Is the 10th Amendment an argument against Roe/Casey?

    The current SCOTUS majority (except Roberts, who is often mysterious) seems to mostly adhere to practice, procedure and the Constitution (i.e., no more ‘Living Constitution’), making future decisions more predictable.

    Bill Clinton got something right. Abortions should be safe, legal (but regulated), and rare.

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    Angie

    Good Discussion, thanks as always
    I thought David was mostly into College Football or is that what you guys are doing and not NFL?

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    Ben Connelly

    Very interesting and insightful discussion. Great sequel to the AO episode from this past week.

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  9. Scott Hagen

    Very interesting and informative podcast. Thanks very much!

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    Dusty

    Great conversation.

    I’m with David completely in my views about abortion, but I’ve been saying that I think upholding the 15 week ban within the context of Casey is the best outcome for the reasons outlined in this podcast. A complete reversal may be a short term victory. Limit the supply side to 15 weeks and then go all-in on eliminating the demand side for everything before that.

    I don’t think Texas was genius in their move of now making 15 weeks seem normal compared to the 6 week extremism. That’s because I’m pretty sure that wasn’t their intent so I’m not going to give them credit for it. But, I do think it has that effect inadvertently.

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      David Chen

      Democrats: If only the press can move on from the shitshow that we created in Afghanistan.
      Texas: Hold my beer y'all.

      https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/09/did-texas-hand-biden-a-lifeline/

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        Dusty

        People keep seeing that but I just don’t see it. Scanning NYT, Politico, etc I don’t see much on Texas and I see a whole lot on Afghanistan, Covid, budget, Ida….

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