06-24-2022, 06:28 PM
(06-24-2022, 04:55 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: 1. This isn't a Biden thing. Trump appointed the people responsible for this. Trump always wanted to overturn Roe vs. Wade.
2. What you said is true, but I believe there was motive behind it. Why even mess with it if there wasn't? Federal government is staying out of it, but by doing so they are SEVERLY limiting a woman's right to an abortion and making it illegal for over half the Woman in the US. That is purposeful. If you think this is "giving people more power" then I just straight up disagree with that. Rights that were protected by the government are now not.
3. I personally disagree with the decision. I have struggled with whether I am pro life or pro choice my entire life (and am still unsure to be honest) but the effects of this are going to be devastating. Woman who are raped or unable to provide or care for a child will be unable to have an abortion. Healthy woman who have a compromised pregnancy could be in danger by not being able to have an abortion. Crime rates will sky rocket. Mental health and families will deteriorate.
It's a big deal.
I don't think Trump personally wanted to overturn Roe. He supported abortion rights for most of his life, right up until he decided to run for president as a Republican. He didn't really love to talk about the issue. Trump wanted a legacy more than the specific legislation, and the legislation is a significant milestone for the right to say the least. There are plenty of rumors floating around about him telling people in confidence that he feels like the decision will hurt Republicans in the long term. I'm not sure.
I think the ruling will push Trump further out from the party at a time when he's already fending off DeSantis. Pence will gladly be the champion of theocracy's march on the Court, and he will do it earnestly and not as facade required to be a legit member of his party.
I personally don't feel like the ruling will be super-injurious to Republicans in November. Biden is a horrific president and the midterms always favor party out of power anyway.
I do, however think it's the start of a bad downward spiral for the right. The far-right justices, particularly Thomas have already indicated that they will go after gay marriage and birth control if there's a path to ending either legally. They won big and are now emboldened to institute theocracy, as they are indeed interested in remaking the nation as a pure Christian state. This will not be good for Republicans, particularly with birth control. Abortion is a tight issue in terms of percentages and support. Birth control is likely not even close. They need to tread carefully and avoid overreach. if they don't they'll surpass the legislature as the most hated branch of government in short order.
