Way to go to the girls & their teacher!!!!! Since I teach (and was homeschooled as a child) as well, I kind of have an idea what you are going through…..I know it’s a challenge but it’s awesome that you are able to do it! Thank God for that & keep up the good work!

Melissa

While there is probably room for middle ground on the issue, it’s a dead issue in the United States without a constitutional amendment. That’s because the “nine” aka, the Supreme Court of the United States, somehow found a constitutional right to abortion in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, in 1973.

Much of the debate in legal circles isn’t “Pro-life” vs. “Pro-choice.” As a legal matter, the more important questions are, “Who decides?” and of the potential consequences if Roe v. Wade were ever overturned (which is improbable, but possible).

Additionally, what you’ve heard about D&X and D&E is true. It is also important to point out that it happens in a very small number of cases. D&X is technically illegal, but as long as they kill the fetus first, it is perfectly legal (and so it can still happen legally in this country despite the fact that if it were done to a living fetus, it’s a crime). Additionally, there’s nothing about D&E that is illegal (to my knowledge). I have also heard stories, albeit unsubstantiated, that when these procedures are botched and doctors have been known to kill the living babies on the table after the fact. It is important to note that however terrible, these situations are extremely rare.

Post-viability, abortion can be regulated in the United States. I’m sure some states do it. Prior to viability, no state can regulate abortion.

If you’re interested in the caselaw, I suggest that you read it. I think you’ll find a lot of good information in the supreme Court’s analysis of this issue if you are so inclined.