A week ago Politico leaked a draft opinion by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito that provides the rationale on why Roe v. Wade (1973) which legalized abortion nationwide, must be overturned.
It was merely a draft, not an official ruling or a press
release. Drafts often evolve and so do judges’ votes.
So what actually happens if Roe v. Wade is indeed
overturned?
Will abortions be illegal across the nation?
Will abortionist doctors and women suffering miscarriages or seeking
abortions be arrested?
Will women be compelled to apply primitive methods to abort
their children?
To quote Margaret Thatcher - “No, no, no”
The overturn merely leaves that decision on abortion to
individual states.
This is how federalism works. This is exactly what the
founding father intended. Hamilton, Madison, and Washington advocated
for the federal system in order to balance order with liberty, avoid
tyranny, and allow more participation in politics. They knew that states
passing laws according to their requirements were closer to the spirit of democracy
than Washington passing federal laws that uniformly apply to citizens living
in disparate conditions in various states.
But the Democrats and their rabid activist base are not going to allow facts to interfere with their narrative.
In response to the leak, ‘demonstrations' outside the Supreme Court. Far-left groups such
as Planned Parenthood, MoveOn, UltraViolet, and Women’s March, led ‘protests’
across the U.S. Several other ‘protests’ are planned in at least 200 additional cities, from
Anchorage to Wilmington. A virtual event is
also scheduled.
Pro-abortion radicals also ‘protested’ outside the
homes of the conservative Supreme Court Justices.
On Monday evening evening ‘protests’ occurred outside Judge
Alito’s residence in Northern Virginia. Leftwing activist group Shut Down
DC organized the event and will have both speakers and a
candlelight vigil “at the foot of his driveway.”
Profanity-ridden slogans were shouted and appeared on protest placards.
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A few days ago, ‘protests’ erupted outside Justice Kavanaugh’s
home, with loud chants of "No uterus, no opinion"
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‘Protesters’ with chants that "the world is
watching," also occurred outside Justice Roberts' home
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The United States Senate on Monday night passed a bill to enhance security for Supreme Court Justices amid threats.
But there was more violence to come. Catholic churches and pregnancy centers were vandalized by Democrat activists.
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Antifa thugs hurled
a Molotov cocktail into offices of a Wisconsin pro-life group and sprayed the words 'If abortions aren't safe you aren't either' on their walls.
In the coming days expect the noises to get louder and the
actions to get more brazen.
The mainstream media continues to whitewash the violence and threats of the 'protestors' claiming that these pro-abortion radicals are exercising their democratic rights by engaging in protests.
They also continue to instigate the protestors by dehumanizing and delegitimizing the conservative supreme court justices. Some media pundits have claimed that the Supreme Court Judges appointed by President Trump are undemocratic since Trump lost the popular vote.
Investigating the leak should have been the highest priority of everybody
in Washington. The discourse within the courts must always be confidential until
there is a ruling. This leak and the eventual attempts to pressure the judges
is an obstruction of the judicial process. It also interferes with the administration
of justice.
Under 18 US Code 1503, "whoever corruptly or by threats or force… endeavors to influence, intimidate, or impede any grand or petit juror, or officer in or of any court of the United States… in the discharge of his duty… influences, obstructs, or impedes, or endeavors to influence, obstruct, or impede the due administration of justice shall be punished." This applies to both the leaker and the 'protestors'
As expected, few are talking about the need to identify and
punish the leaker and the protestors.
It must be remembered that the Democrats still hold the White House
and have majorities in both the Senate and the House.
If the Democrats really want to legalize abortion nationwide
they can author laws and work relentlessly to have them passed in the House and
the Senate before they lose in November. They could try and convince outgoing
and ‘moderate’ Republicans to vote with them by convincing them it is a civil rights
issue. They may not have the numbers but they surely can give it a try.
In fact, if pro-abortion activists are serious about their cause
they should protest outside the homes of House Speaker Pelosi and Senate
Majority Leader Schumer and the White House to demand that abortion is
legalized while they still have the power.
But the goal was never ever to solve the issue. But instead of
keeping it burning till November. The objective is to fearmonger and polarize and cause chaos and
disorder. The Democrats hope the chaos may persuade people to vote based on
fear.
If the SC Justices do not overturn Roe v. Wade, the Democrats will claim that their words and demonstrations had the desired effect and ask for votes. If Roe v. Wade is indeed overturned, the Democrats urge voters to elect them so they can legalize abortion across the nation.
The GOP will also benefit from both scenarios, as pro-lifers
will be reminded how important it is to elect conservatives to the Senate and
the House.
The question is where does it stop?
What if the Democrats refuse to accept defeat after the mid-terms claiming that voter suppression or disinformation made the contest unfair? What if they dispatch their ‘protestors’ to target the homes of GOP House members and senators?
What if ‘demonstrations’ and ‘protests’ are conducted each time the Courts issue a ruling that is against the Democrat agenda?
What if ‘protests’ are conducted outsides the homes of GOP house members and senators after January 2023, when they pass laws that the Democrats disapprove of? Perhaps it is against climate change or gun control?
In a Democracy, citizens lend their power via elections to their representatives to make laws and govern. The loser of the electoral contest has to accept the public verdict and allow representatives to govern and pass laws. The only opportunity to unseat an elected representative is during the next electoral cycle. In a Democracy, the loser can unsparingly criticize the representative but what the loser cannot do are interfere, intimidate, or obstruct the representatives from doing their job.
Supreme Court Judges are confirmed after following due
process. They are subjected to rigorous and at times unfair questioning by Senators who also vote to confirm the appointment. The ruling of the Supreme Court is therefore
democratic because the judges are approved by democratically elected representatives.
If the mob is allowed to subvert the functioning of government by intimidation and violence it is anarchy.
The GOP had better realize that the Democrats, irrespective of
their name, do not believe in Democracy. The modern Democrats resort to anarchy when they lose elections or when any item on the agenda is challenged.
Anarchists will always be a force of violence, chaos, and destruction.
If the GOP, which claims to be the party of law and order relegates itself to being passive bystanders they too deserve equal blame for the chaos.
The GOP must remember that winning the midterm election in November is the beginning of the battle against the unruly mob wing that is the Democrat party.
The question is are the Republicans up to the challenge?
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