ROE VS WADE
The debate on abortion continues after the landmark decision Roe vs Wade.
There is talk on the television news shows as well as in the newspapers that the U.S. Supreme
Court Justice will overturn the landmark decision Roe vs Wade. News media reports religious
groups are insisting the President of the Unites States appoint Justices who will overturn Roe vs
Wade. (CNN, Times Picayune) There were laws enacted prior to the 1970's banning abortion;
however, abortion is legal if proceeding with the pregnancy is detrimental to the mother's health.
According to the lawsuit, Roe vs Wade, Roe was an unmarried pregnant woman who wished to
terminate her pregnancy. She was unable to procure an abortion by "a competent licensed
physician" in the state of Texas because her life was not in danger, nor could she "afford" to
travel outside the state to procure an abortion. (Planned Parenthood vs Casey, P3) Ms. Roe and
others brought a class action lawsuit against the......
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