I have some stupid questions, and some comments.

[Jim__]

9. Prior to Roe v Wade the supremes decided Griswold v Connecticut

Prior to Griswold in 1965, some states outlawed contraception. Griswold ruled that's none of the state's business. Roe was based, at least partially, on the Griswold decision.

Here's a brief synopsis of Griswold v Connecticut

In particular, Griswold v. Connecticut lays a foundation for the concept of a right to keep issues related to our bodies private. In the United States during the early twentieth century, it was illegal in many parts of the country to provide married couples with contraceptive devices, like the birth control pill, or to give advice about pregnancy and family planning.

Estelle Griswold, director of the Planned Parenthood League of Connecticut, and Dr. Buxton, a physician and the medical director of the New Haven, CT location, were both found guilty of violating two Connecticut laws. These laws criminalize use of contraception for anyone, including married couples, as well as providing any counseling on the subject. Griswold and Buxton counseled married patients about family planning and contraception. This case asks if the Constitution protects a married couple's right to learn about and use contraception for the purpose of preventing pregnancy.