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Nov 03, 2004 10:35

I finally broke down sobbing in the shower this morning ( Read more... )

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tigerlilyaj November 3 2004, 15:48:50 UTC

I disagree: This IS apocalyptic if for only one reason called the Supreme Court. That's a lot longer than four years.
The (finally!) sunny skies here today are mocking me.

jmcgarry November 3 2004, 15:57:18 UTC

Yup, tigerlilyaj is right! With potentially 4 appointments of young, ideologues it could be a long, long time before there is light at the end of the tunnel. The Dems have to really push in the mid-terms if they want to staunch the onslaught.

jaina November 3 2004, 16:01:23 UTC

I keep telling myself that it takes a lot to get to the SC.

Then I list the various forms of birth control to make sure to use when I finally get some.

Then I remember that Dubya doesn't even want us to have that.

Sigh.

arafel November 3 2004, 16:09:48 UTC

Although Bush isn't directly responsible for the "conscience clause" laws, the President influences what kinds of nonsense goes through under his watch. The poor women who want to take the Pill in some Southern states can have the pharmacist refuse - legally - to fill their prescription. In populated areas where there are many pharmacies, this may not be a problem so much, but what if that's the only game in town?

As for the SC - Bush appointing more conservative justices could overturn Roe vs. Wade. Rehnquist is sick. Abortion could very possibly be illegal. If that doesn't scare the shit out of you, I don't know what could.

jmcgarry November 3 2004, 16:11:49 UTC

The loss of Miranda? Scalia isn't too keen on it... its a few appointments away, but that should terrify people.

arafel November 3 2004, 16:26:37 UTC

Shit, reading people their Miranda rights is in jeopardy? Unreal.

jmcgarry November 3 2004, 16:43:50 UTC

Read the dissenting opinion (Scalia, joined by Thomas) on Dickerson v. United States, its not an out and out endorsement of repealling Miranda, but its a nice solid wedge in the door in that Miranda might not apply in all cases.

jaina November 3 2004, 17:32:21 UTC

If it does happen, most people will still remember that they have these rights, at least for a while, so that's something...though there will be those not sure if they have those rights just because they don't get told they do, I'm sure.

Sigh. My feelings on this matter as well can be summed up as See: Diseased Donkey Dick, Sucking Of.

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