> I am in no position to argue the finer points of 'Stare Decisis"...just that Roe had been upheld more than once.
> I too would like to see the "Birth Option" presented in all cases of legal abortion...hopefully in a non-coercive manner that appreciates the grave burden such women are faced with...maybe have training for both sides (Planned Parenthood, and 'Pro-Life' orgs) before they interact in the same facility with the women...
>The 15 week cutoff has significant issues...from what I've read, the Roe guideline was about right according to the link from the kaiser Family Foundation report on what's been called "Late Term Abortions".
>We live in a pluralistic society...the Jewish faith says "Personhood" begins at "First Breath"...others believe it's at "Quickening"...and even the majority of Catholics in this country support Roe's ruling....while our faith guides our behavior, it mustn't be forced of others...especially since the 'Others' are a significant majority.
>The corollary to your phrasing is..."I don't care how much it affects your physical and mental health...I DEMAND my conjugal RIGHTS!"...or..."I don't WANT to wear a condom, so I WON'T!)
...cuts both ways...let's talk some more about a) Contraception...b) Sex/Sexuality Education...and c) Pro-Birth Programs/Funding.