white house backs new abortion curb

[dajoki]

The Bush administration called on the Supreme Court yesterday to uphold new restrictions on abortion, backing a New Hampshire parental-


notification law that has no exceptions for pregnant girls whose health is at risk

The administration's filing adds a new element to this summer's Supreme Court confirmation proceedings of John G. Roberts Jr., because he could be the pivotal vote in the case, which is to be argued late this year and decided next year. If confirmed, Roberts will replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who was co-writer of the 1992 decision requiring that states not impose an "undue burden" on exercising the right to abortion.

In filing a friend-of-the-court brief in the case, the administration weighed in for the first time in an abortion rights case before the Supreme Court. In his filing, Solicitor General Paul D. Clement argued that "there is no need for a general health exception to a parental-notification statute."
WPhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/08/AR2005080801438.html?referrer=email

[whatever4]

1. But of course... women are the source of all evil

and boy I hope one day these bastards learn how and in what ways that is a true statement.


Keep it up, BushCo. But know this; you'll never be good enough, because you cannot understand our motivations. We are alien to you. You are not alien to us.

[DJ MEW]

2. so the baby

so the baby has the right to life but the only right the mother has is to cross her fingers and hope she lives through it.

[gkhouston]

3. well, of course

the baby, after all, might not be female. :sarcasm:

[dajoki]

10. until they send the kid...

off to another unjust war.

[Norquist Nemesis]

4. This is why Roe won't be overturned

Chip Chip Chip Chip away until Roe is moot.

[dajoki]

6. this is one reason why roberts...

must be extremely scrutinized by our senators, if they have the balls, ALL documents must be read and re-read and no stone can be left unturned.

[Norquist Nemesis]

7. The question I'd like to hear one Senator ask is

"Judge Roberts, you have an exceptional record of success. I thank you for your service to our nation.

"In every situation, our records indicate that you have been very effective. That is a commendable achievement in itself.

"We also note that you have been extraordinarily successful in court cases. You've always shown to be a strong proponent of your boss, whomever he or she has been.

"My question to you is...If approved as the next Justice on the Supreme Court, Who will be your boss?"

[dajoki]

8. great question!! n/t

[johnaries]

5. I'm telling you, they keep leaving out "health of mother" on purpose!

Just like the partial-birth bill. They know if they leave out exceptions for the health of the mother that SCOTUS will kick it out. They don't want these laws to pass, they want to continue using them as campaign issues.

[GracieM]

9. Absolutely...

They want the court to strike down laws so they can denounce judicial activism...

[flaminbats]

11. but we need big daddy in our bedrooms..

"The 2003 New Hampshire law would require parents to be notified 48 hours before a girl's abortion, unless the procedure were needed to prevent her death. Judges could bypass the notification requirement if they thought the girl was sufficiently mature or if abortion without notification was in her best interest."

It doesn't matter if the girl's only legal guardian impregnated her, if she's not "sufficiently mature" let daddy and the judge decide! After all..making this decision for her is only in her best interest. Republicans love inbreeding, it only gives them more votes. Let the judge decide when parents should have final say on whether or not their child receives insulin, if their child receives any food or water, and who their teenage child should marry!

That is judicial activism, allowing the courts to control every tiny detail of our lives. Who needs social programs?

[dajoki]

12. big brother is showing up everywhere...

check this outhttp://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1999506