Reply #74: I think many pro-lifers would be dissapointed....

[mephie00]

One thing to keep in mind, in 1973, Roe v. Wade was a 7 - 2 decision. Conservatives on the court were in the majority. Over 30 years later, I think people certainly tend to be more pro-choice than there were in 1973. Taking this into consideration, I think that if it was left up to the states, most states would keep abortion legal. I'm sure the blue states would keep it legal, the swings states, and possibly a good portion of the red states would keep it legal.

Keep South Dakota in mind. Roe v. Wade didn't stop South Dakota. And South Dakota stands alone. No other states instantly followed it's example and over the years no other state pulled the same thing. South Dakota did not join a group of states, and no sates have joined it.

I think what would happen is that the US congress would try and ram some legislation through... like the previously failed ban on partial birth abortion. Supreme Court would not be able to rule it unconstitutional second time around.