We are not here to advocate abortion. We do not ask this…
“We are not here to advocate abortion. We do not ask this Court to rule that abortion is good or desirable in any particular situation. We are here to advocate that the decision as to whether or not a particular woman will continue to carry or will terminate a pregnancy is a decision that should be made by that individual. That, in fact, she has a constitutional right to make that decision for herself and that the state has shown no interest in interfering with that decision”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote emphasizes that abortion decisions belong to the individual woman, not the state or courts.
In simple terms: Abortion decisions should be personal.
Key Takeaway
Respect women's autonomy.
Themes
autonomy
rights
law
Mood
assertive
principled
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- court cases
- legislative debates
- healthcare policy
- women's rights
Key Concepts
constitutional law
personal liberty
Questions to Reflect On
- How should society protect both women's autonomy and potential life?
- What limits, if any, should government have on personal medical decisions?
A Different Perspective
Balancing state interests and fetal rights can complicate the issue.