- Modern abortion techniques have significantly reduced the likelihood of a woman's death during the procedure. This eliminates the claim that abortion is primarily a health issue. Now, it is more of a moral concern.
- The Constitution does not explicitly mention any rights to privacy.
- The court mentioned that bringing an unwanted child into a family could cause harm, both physically and mentally.
- the 14th amendment protects a woman's right to get an abortion.
- Many people believe that life begins at conception, while others believe life begins after birth. To some people, abortion is similar to murder.
- The state has the ability to regulate the abortion procedure after the first trimester.
- Saving the mother's life is a legal justification for having an abortion.
- Viability of a fetus is usually around 7 months.
- The case disallowed many federal and state restrictions on abortions.
- 7-2 majority in favor of Roe.
Questions:
- What would a biologist have to say about this issue? When would they say life begins?
- Do states ever have to ability to prohibit an abortion?
- If abortions were deemed illegal, do you think many people would simple turn to back alley abortions?
- How has this decision impacted society?
- Could it be argued that abortion is not really a government issue, but rather a moral or religious issue
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