Roe v. Wade breakdown (1973)

The background for the Roe v. Wade entailed the woman by the name Jane Roe, who wanted an abortion because she would not be able to support the child to her best ability. The state of Texas would not allow the abortion, so the case went to the Supreme Court because it was a violation of privacy. Privacy, in this case, entails her personal beliefs, not the state's, and her enumerated rights that are given by the 9th amendmentThe state's argument was that the fetus was protected under the 14th amendment. My personal belief is that the Supreme Court ruled correctly in this case. Growing up in a Christian home, I would have previously said that there are some religious obligations, but every individual woman's beliefs are not the same. Therefore, there can be no blanket response concerning morals. The Supreme Court ruled in interest of the mother, child, and birthing doctors. It is not only if the baby or mother's life is in jeopardy, but if the environment in which the child is raised is psychologically, economically, or physically unacceptable, than the reasons are substantial.


This video is an extreme example of why women should have the right to choose and how separation of religious views are important. I'm not condoning the sentiments expressed by the father, but I can see where he's coming from.