We need a constitutional amendment guaranteeing a right to privacy.

The argument against Roe is that it is based on a non-existent right to privacy under a strict constructionist view of the Constitution. Ok Lets move the debate with a Hail Mary.


Such an amendment would gain the support of most libertarians as a fundamental right. Dems would largely go for it and wingnuts would have a hard time opposing it. "we believe the government has the right to get into your personal business anytime it want to"

It would splinter the wingnuts.

It would pass most states.

the right to be secure in our "persons homes and papers" if I remember correctly.

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures"

Well this is granted in the bill of rights but unfortunatly this current administation seems not to care what is says.




Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Wel we have in a sence lost this one. "you are with us or against us" bush aiming treason at those who think differently.


Amendment II
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

Well we can all still carry any type of firearm so this one is ok so far


Amendment III
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

this one is alright


Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

this one has been broken continuesly over and over in this administration


Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

this one has dissappeared to.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

this one has dissappeared

Amendment VII
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.


nope not anymore

Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

can anyone say torture

Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

can anybody say patriot act


Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

terry shivo? abortions? stem cell research?

to outlaw abortion. The right exists, rather than use judicial activism to limit the right; they should change the law and do it honestly.

But they can't do anything honestly.