More on states rights

Hi

This is a follow up to my previous blog in which I discussed the issue of state's rights.

One of the things that go into my view of this issue is the consequences which were not contemplated. I referred to the US Supreme Court case of Roe v Wade, the main case involving the question of abortion and abortion rights. This case was decided by a six to three court. In other words, a different vote by two people could have had a completely different outcome. Before any one says " majority rule " let me go on with my observation. Yes, the majority rules but at the same time this can cause a severe case of angst in parties. I believe that this case was decided incorrectly because it forced the American people to accept a right to an abortion as constitutional. My feeling is that this should have been decided by local courts, not the federal government. To further my opinion I refer you to look at what this decision has caused. It is one of the most polarizing issues in our social culture. We have family members going against other family members because of the different way in which this case is perceived. Had we not adopted Amendment XVII the court would have had to pass on this issue and remand it back to the state court, which is precisely where it belongs. The amendment caused an upturn in judicial activism which was not the intent of the founding fathers. How can we stop this, again, repeal Amendment XVII.

Just for the sake of " political correctness balance " I will cite California Prop 8 . This defined same sex marriage. Look at how polarizing this is becoming, just imagine if this were decided as a federal right. My personal feeling is that abortion should be completely outlawed, but it is not for me to force this view on others, and conversely, the opinion of others should not be forced on me by judicial decree. I don't have a direct say in who these judges are,

In summary, let the local government have more to say than the far away federal bureaucracy in Washington.

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'GOD Bless