That was funny. Because we both are hilarious.
Originally Posted by eccieuser9500
if you say so, Sigmund
Only persons born.Originally Posted by Why_Yes_I_DoOriginally Posted by eccieuser9500
You know me, I can't hardly stroll by a good grenade without wanting to hurl myself upon it...
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property . . .Originally Posted by eccieuser9500
Seems like your car is running in the garage, with you inside it, with the door down, but you aren't going anywhere. Do we need to call 911?
Were you going somewhere with any of the below?
Only persons born. Originally Posted by Why_Yes_I_Do
Seems like your car is running in the garage, with you inside it, with the door down, but you aren't going anywhere. Do we need to call 911?
Were you going somewhere with any of the below?
Only persons born.
Originally Posted by eccieuser9500Originally Posted by Why_Yes_I_Do
Quote:
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property . . .
... Let me try one --- IF the Government can FORCE you to getPossibly because viruses are contagious and can be passed from person to person ?
vaccines - threaten your job if ya don't - then why shouldn't
the Government be able to also tell you what you CAN'T do
with your body.
### Salty Originally Posted by Salty Again
Still no earthly idea where you were going with the other quote of me. Will just assume is was the carbon dioxide build up talking. But I think I understand your ludicrous rationalization with the second part and I pity you just enough (in an amusing sort of way) that I will respond. Lube up! Sit up straight! Pay attention! There is one test question at the end.
Amendment XIII - Proposed 31 January 1865, Ratified 6 December 1865
In a nutshell, Abolish slavery after the Civil war
Amendment XIV - Proposed 13 June 1866, Ratified 9 July 1868
The amendment you cited, so no need to 'splain it to you Lucy.
Margaret Sanger - Born 14 September 1879, Died 6 September 1966
Opened first "women's" clinic, aka abortion mill, in Brooklyn 16 October 1916
The Brownsville Clinic
Test question: Do you agree with those three items above are accurate? Originally Posted by Why_Yes_I_Do
I didn't make the connection between hand grenades and 4th grade civics. Color me silly. But fear ye not, the questions get tougher as we go. Originally Posted by Why_Yes_I_Do
After the Civil War, new offenses like “malicious mischief” were vague, and could be a felony or misdemeanor depending on the supposed severity of behavior. These laws sent more Black people to prison than ever before, and by the late 19th century the country experienced its first “prison boom,” legal scholar Michelle Alexander writes in her book The New Jim Crow.
“After a brief period of progress during Reconstruction, African Americans found themselves, once again, virtually defenseless,” Alexander writes. “The criminal justice system was strategically employed to force African Americans back into a system of extreme repression and control, a tactic that would continue to prove successful for generations to come.”
States put prisoners to work through a practice called “convict-leasing,” whereby white planters and industrialists “leased” prisoners to work for them.
I like your garage suffocation theme.
Okay, the thirteenth amendment didn't abolish slavery completely.
So the answer is no - no I do not agree that your assessments are accurate.... Originally Posted by eccieuser9500
Gonna end this round with my own question:Your point about the states is a good one. I'd take it down to the county level, believing government closest to the people is best. If you're going to argue that abortion should be determined by popular vote, and that it's something government and not the individual should decide, then leave it to the voters of Travis County (or Dallas County or Loving County, etc.)
So we are in agreement to end:
[LIST=1][*]Forced child support <-- hand grenade warning, double dawg dare ya Originally Posted by Why_Yes_I_Do
No pro lifer here. As a matter of fact, if I get a chance to vote on Roe here in Florida, I'll vote to let it stand. I don't have a pony in this race as one of the more respected member here said. Having said that, I'm a Constitutionalist and since abortion isn't mentioned in any way shape or form in the Constitution, and the likes of Justice Ginsburg and Lawrence Tribe, the ultra Lefts go to Constitutional Professor, while both supporting the right for a woman to choose, say that Roe was flawed law, and should be granted to the States as the Constitution proscribes.Excellent post Hedonist. My counter argument might be something like if you left it up to the citizens of Rome to decide whether to throw the Christians to the lions, the Christians would get eaten. A woman should be able to do as she chooses, in the first trimester anyway. But admittedly the pro-lifers could use that same argument, if you equate embryos with Christians.
I keep hearing Psaki say that 70% of Americans favor Roe as is. So if it was left to a vote, the majority of States would uphold Roe, right? But of course we all know that isn't true. Just saw a poll that says 54% of Americans, while being pro choice, do not want to see abortions over 15 weeks. The other 16% don't care. And if it isn't really a baby until it is completely out of the birth canal, why not be able to abort half way out? Or just before being wheeled in to the operating room? Why not if it isn't really a child yet? Things that fall in the category of the "restricted choices" already in play that I referred to.
Yes, I'm playing devils advocate here. I tried to address every conceivable point of view.
If we can't figure out a way to work within the Constitution and follow the Constitution, we will never get beyond problems like this. Let each state decide by a vote of the people and live with it for another 2 years when the people can change the members of their State Houses if this wish. We couldn't be in a better situation that allows us to live where we want to live! We've got 50 places to choose from and each side will end up with roughly half the states. Don't want to live under this law, move to one of the states that will give it to you.
I truly see this as the ultimate compromise. Hell, we can bad mouth all the Elitists, make them put their money where their mouth is and provide the means for any woman to travel to a state that allows abortions and we all settle the fuck down and be thankful we still have choices in this country.
And from an economic evolutionary standpoint, I like to see which side might have an economic advantage if one was to be had. "No vacations to Disney World but we can go to Disneyland!!!! Originally Posted by HedonistForever
Questions for the pro lifers. Why do you have a problem with abortion in the first trimester? If a person believes in the right to bear arms and speak freely, if he believes in the right not to wear a mask during a pandemic, why does he believe the government should restrict a woman's right to do what she wants with her body? If you're going to say it's because she's killing her baby, why do you consider an embryo to be a child? Where do you draw the line? No condoms, like what the Catholic Church preaches? No Plan B? Originally Posted by Tinydraw line at heart beat. if its alive with beating heart, its human and should be accorded natural rights.