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In reply to the discussion: Scalia Suggests Women Have No Right to Contraception [View all]MsPithy
(809 posts)I do not think you comprehend what Scalia is saying. But, don't feel bad, it is clear he does not understand what he is saying, either.
"Under the principle of originalism, the Constitution "simple doesn't cover" abortion," he added. "Which means it's left to -- it's left to democratic choice as most things are, even important things like abortion."
I do not see where Scalia would overturn a state law (democratically passed) that would force women to have abortions against their will. If states can vote to outlaw abortions, they can also vote to mandate them.
What if insurance companies decided fetuses with cystic fibrosis are too expensive to care for when they are born? It is no longer beyond the bounds of reason that the insurance companies could buy (bribe) all the state representatives and order them to pass a law to mandate forced abortions for fetuses with expensive diseases. If the representatives and governors refuse, the insurance companies will just buy (with their unlimited campaign contributions) the next election for more obedient candidates.
The only way to prevent this nightmare scenario is to make sure decisions about birth control and abortion are always left to the individual.