Bodily Autonomy Now that the initial emotional outbursts regarding Dobbs vs. Jackson have simmered down a bit, I'd like to suggest a new approach to questions like this that is both far-reaching and consistent with the objective upon which this nation was founded: i.e. Liberty. While politicians and their tribes are constantly trying to either repeal or invent "rights" to give them power or advantage over others, here's a concept that - in one fell swoop - would maximize liberty and decrease the power of the state. It's called bodily autonomy . It means that you, by virtue of being alive, own yourself. In turn, that means you control your own body, and the main function of the state, under the Constitution, is to protect your right to own and control your own body. For those who value liberty, bodily autonomy is a cornerstone of liberty. It means that your body, your life and your property are yours by right, and are not subject to the whims of others, as lo...
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