Abortion Quote by Sam Brownback
“Among the most famous of these Supreme Court cases of exercise of political power I believe are the cases of Roe V. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, two 1973 cases based on false statements which created a constitutional right to abortion.”
About This Quote
Source Court: Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, US Supreme Court, 1973
The decision established a constitutional right to abortion based on alleged false premises, sparking ongoing legal and political battles.
In simple terms: Supreme Court created abortion right from disputed claims.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how legal foundations affect policy.
Themes
law
politics
rights
justice
Mood
controversial
reflective
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- court challenges
- public health policy
- activist campaigns
Key Concepts
constitutional law
judicial precedent
political power
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance legal decisions with factual accuracy?
- What role should courts play in shaping social policy?
A Different Perspective
Critics argue the rulings were based on inaccurate data, questioning legitimacy.
![“But I am pro-life and will intend, if I’m president of the United States, to encourage pro-life policies. [...] And I hope to appoint justices to the Supreme Court that will follow the law and the constitution. And it would be my preference that they reverse Roe v. Wade and therefore they return…” quote by Mitt Romney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/328/mitt-romney-268_constitution_but-i-am-pro-life-and-will-intend-if-i-m_403901.jpg)
![“[Jane] Roe has made it not only possible, but has found it constitutional to kill a whole class of people, simply because of their genetic make-up.” quote by Sam Brownback](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2d8/sam-brownback-11107_class_jane-roe-has-made-it-not-only-possible-b_488967.jpg)
