06/25/2022
The United States Constitution, in particular the 10th and 14th Amendments were finally upheld as our Forefathers intended. The Federal government was never intended to be this all powerful entity that we see today. It continues to grow and force itself upon local and state matters where it doesn't belong or have the authority to do so. Our Constitution makes no mention of health care, reproductive rights or abortion. See for yourself: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/
I’d like to begin by thanking Ed Thelander for a very thoughtful and non-provoking statement. As someone whose been in multiple combat conditions, a peaceful solution is always welcomed.
Now, the case in question; Thomas E Dobbs, State Health Officer of the Mississippi Department of Health, ET AL., petitioners v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, ET AL. also known as Roe vs Wade, brings to light the glaring violation and obstruction of the Constitution by giving it powers it doesn’t warrant. The 213-page document linked below lays these facts out.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-roe-vs-wade-decision-read-dobbs-vs-jackson-womens-health-ruling
The 10th Amendment states: 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.
"We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled. The Constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision, including the one on which the defenders of Roe and Casey now chiefly rely—the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. That provision has been held to guarantee some rights that are not mentioned in the Constitution, but any such right must be “deeply rooted in this Nation’s history and tradition” and “implicit in the concept of ordered liberty.” Washington v. Glucksberg, 521 U. S. 702, 721 (1997) (internal quotation marks omitted)."
Page 13, paragraph 2
Section one of the 14th Amendment states: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
What is horrifying is how quickly those on the left have are using threats of violence, intimidation and arson to “protect their rights.” What right do you have to attempt to burn down the Supreme Court building? What right do you have to protest and threaten Justices lives and their families? What right do you have to vandalize pro-life centers along with threatening of their staffer? You don’t. All you’re doing is proving how destructive, violent, and untrustworthy you have become.
One final thought, those who scream tolerance and acceptance are all too often the most intolerant, violent, and nothing short of extremists. I suspect, once again the Left will bring us a very volatile and destructive summer like we saw two years ago. You know, the one they claimed to be “mostly peaceful” as buildings, neighborhoods and livelihoods burned to the ground in cities across our country.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/06/24/watch-live-thousands-of-leftists-pro-abortion-protesters-swarming-outside-u-s-supreme-court/
Maine has long-since codified a right to abortion in the state. For my opponent to immediately join the “furious protestors” only helps to sow division and add to what may likely descend into a climate of violence.
What the nation needs most now is to move forward in the spirit of compassion, trust and support – Support for women grappling with this life-changing decision, compassion toward our fellow citizens, and trust in this unique form of government as designed by our Founders.
ED THELANDER STATEMENT ON SCOTUS DECISION RE: DOBBS v. JACKSON WOMEN’S HEALTH ORGANIZATION
"During its long history, the United States Supreme Court has overturned prior rulings at an average rate of approximately once per year. A few instances are high-profile cases, while most are more obscure rulings. All are considered in the strict context of their constitutionality.
I respect the sanctity of life, just as I will respect the rights and opinions of all the people of Maine’s First Congressional District. Regardless of one’s position on whether there is a right to life or a right to abortion, this ruling merely corrects a prior decision that was, in the view of many, flawed legal reasoning.
With this decision, the Supreme Court puts the regulation of abortion back in the hands of State Legislatures, as the Founders intended. What the nation needs most now is to move forward in the spirit of compassion, trust and support – Support for women grappling with this life-changing decision, compassion toward our fellow citizens, and trust in this unique form of government as designed by our Founders."
–Ed Thelander is the Republican candidate for Maine’s 1st Congressional District and resides in Bristol
