The Abortion Battles Begin?

Here is a seemingly local story with national implications...

NY Times: South Dakota Approves Bill Outlawing Nearly All Abortions

The South Dakota Senate today approved a bill that would outlaw nearly all abortions in the state, a measure that could become the most sweeping ban approved by a state in more than a decade.

If the bill is signed by Gov. Michael Rounds, a Republican who opposes abortion, advocates of abortion rights have pledged to challenge it in court immediately — and that is precisely what the bill's supporters have in mind...

With Chief Justice Roberts and Sam Alito's places on the Supreme Court secured, conservatives are already anticipating a Roe v. Wade rematch. Cases like this lay the groundwork. It is not the only case either. Earlier this week, it was reported that the Supreme Court "will consider the constitutionality of banning a type of late-term abortion". For reasons that I have honestly never understood, conservatives decided that abortion was the big issue of our times and they have dedicated over two decades to seeing it destroyed. With all that is happening in our country and the world, it is sad that this is still a major area of concern for them. I can understand some have legitimate moral concerns (somewhat hypocritical given other things conservatives support, like war), and I do sincerely respect that argument, but I think we could reach greater understanding by standing in someone else's shoes. The whole concept of 'choice' is not really that crazy.

But here we are. These battles will be fought. So... yea.

Damn, now I made myself depressed again. George Will was right! I guess ignorance would be bliss.