Why There's Hope for the Supreme Court

By Maria Gallagher, Legislative Director
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation 


A renewed hope is bubbling up across the land--thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court appointments of President Donald Trump.

The President's first pick, Justice Neil Gorsuch, has proven to be an able jurist who can read the Constitution without reading extraneous beliefs into it, such as the so-called right to abortion. The President's latest nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, appears to be cut from the same judicial cloth.

The overturn of the tragic U.S. Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade seems a greater possibility--especially if another Justice retires. This is welcome news for precious preborn babies and their mothers, who deserve greater protection under the law. The 1973 decision, which was made by unelected male judges, brought us abortion for any reason during all nine months of pregnancy. It is a grave injustice which should be righted by peaceful, legal means.

In an op-ed piece which appeared in Pennsylvania newspapers, lawyer Kathryn Kolbert, who argued the pro-abortion position in the subsequent Planned Parenthood v. Caseycourt case, concludes that "abortion again will be a matter determined state-by-state." While Kolbert raises an objection to that, it would seem that, in a republic such as the United States, that is good news for the electorate. It would mean that the people actually elected to office--rather than a few appointed judges--would determine abortion policy.

In Pennsylvania, Kolbert surmises the state legislature will be able to outlaw or "further restrict abortion and given their current composition, they are likely to do so." Again, since the representatives and senators are sent to Harrisburg by voters, this should be a welcomed outcome. The general public, which, according to national polls oppose most abortions, should be empowered to have a greater influence on abortion law.

Kolbert issues a rallying cry for voters to elect pro-abortion legislators this fall. But research indicates that, for those for whom abortion is the most important issue, pro-life voters have the advantage. The key to victory November 6th will be turnout and enthusiasm--and a commitment to do everything possible to protect life at the polls.

 

The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation is a grassroots right-to-life organization with members statewide. As the state affiliate of National Right to Life, PPLF is committed to promoting the dignity and value of human life from conception to natural death and to restoring legal protection for preborn children.  For more information on the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, please use this link. 

 

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