Saturday, February 25, 2006

South Dakota Close to Outlawing Abortion


This story is incredible. The state of South Dakota wants to become the first to pass a bill which would outlaw abortion within its borders, however, the Roe v. Wade decision considers that unconstititional. So if Governor Mike Rounds signs the bill into law, which he said he is leaning toward, it looks like the newly conservative Supreme Court will have to intervene. Here is more from argusleader.com:
The bill would ban nearly all abortions in South Dakota. Thats unconstitutional under current U.S. Supreme Court rulings, and the goal of the legislation is to force the high court to take a fresh look at tis 1973 ruling that legalized abortion.
Both chambers of the Legislature now have passed the bill, and it could be delivered to the governor by early next week.

Wow. Opposition is mounting from the usual suspects:
"I have to say Im disappointed in the news that the governor has indicated he would sign the bill," Kate Looby, state director of Planned Parenthood, said Thursday.
"We're still hopeful he'll hear the voices of women and families in South Dakota that say, 'Please dont sign this bill; please protect the health and safety of the women in this state.' "


If Governor Rounds does sign this bill, it could seriously alter politics in our country for years to come. The Supreme Court would have to hear the cause I believe, and with Roberts and Alito now sitting on the bench, it really could go either way. I will stay on this story for sure, because Im thinking this could end up being THE hot button issue come November.

-Brad

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