Connecticutter
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As a pro-choice Alito supporter, I believe that the abortion issue is incredibly overplayed with respect to the supreme court. I think there are so many more important issues involved here, including checks and balances, eminent domain, and the role of the constitution in limiting government.
I don't think that it would be a national tragedy if Roe v. Wade were overturned. That would just allow states to ban abortion, but it would not require states to ban abortion, and I think there are benefits from diversity of state policies on this issue. That being said, Roe can't be overturned even with Alito.
On the other hand, abortion may be your major concern. Whether you are pro-life or pro-choice, you might look at a candidates view on abortion as the major factor in deciding whether you like a supreme court justice or nominee.
I don't think that it would be a national tragedy if Roe v. Wade were overturned. That would just allow states to ban abortion, but it would not require states to ban abortion, and I think there are benefits from diversity of state policies on this issue. That being said, Roe can't be overturned even with Alito.
On the other hand, abortion may be your major concern. Whether you are pro-life or pro-choice, you might look at a candidates view on abortion as the major factor in deciding whether you like a supreme court justice or nominee.