Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Initech

(100,063 posts)
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 12:36 AM Nov 2020

Louisiana approves amendment stating abortion is not a right, NBC News projects

Louisiana approves amendment stating abortion is not a right, NBC News projects

Voters in Louisiana approved an amendment on Tuesday to the state’s constitution saying that it does not protect the right to have an abortion or the funding of an abortion, NBC News projects.

The amendment adds language to the state constitution stating, “nothing in this constitution shall be construed to secure or protect a right to abortion or require the funding of abortion."

Alabama, Tennessee and West Virginia also have similar language in their constitutions.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/live-blog/election-day-2020-live-updates-n1245892/ncrd1246261#liveBlogHeader


Goodbye Roe V. Wade, it was nice knowing you.
5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Louisiana approves amendment stating abortion is not a right, NBC News projects (Original Post) Initech Nov 2020 OP
Gilead is here America good luck must friends. vrguy Nov 2020 #1
If SCOTUS overturns Roe v Wade, it becomes a States' rights issue, correct Freethinker65 Nov 2020 #2
I think we should consider not challenging this Polybius Nov 2020 #3
Abortions won't stop. Newest Reality Nov 2020 #4
So is a miscarriage a potential criminal offense? OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2020 #5

Freethinker65

(10,009 posts)
2. If SCOTUS overturns Roe v Wade, it becomes a States' rights issue, correct
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 12:43 AM
Nov 2020

So until these patriarchal backward abortion banning states allow it, their wives, daughters, and mistresses of means will be traveling to states that do allow the procedure. So those without means will be forced to deal with it and/or rely on the state for help raising their unintended families.
Somehow I really don't think this is what conservative males really want.

Polybius

(15,381 posts)
3. I think we should consider not challenging this
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 12:44 AM
Nov 2020

If we do, the SC will side with LA and it could be nationwide.

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
4. Abortions won't stop.
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 12:45 AM
Nov 2020

We would just go back to the old days where wealthy women always have the "right" to get one and the rest get to have the "right" to back alley, coat hanger-style butcher abortions while risking becoming criminals for choosing what they do to their own bodies.

The womb will be state property.

Blessed Be the Fruit!

OAITW r.2.0

(24,455 posts)
5. So is a miscarriage a potential criminal offense?
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 12:52 AM
Nov 2020

Will God be brought to explain why he is the #1 miscarriage provider in the world?

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Louisiana approves amendm...