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So January 22nd, 2011 was the 38th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a woman's right to an abortion. It still surprises me that after 38 years, there is still so much upheaval over this decision. It's easy to assume that now, in 2011, Roe v. Wade is just an accepted norm...unfortuantely that is not the case.
How does Roe v. Wade impact us today?
Even though it's been 38 years, Roe v. Wade is consistently challenged and many attempts have been made to place limits on it. For instance, in Ohio, Rep. Fende has attempted to restrict the availability of abortions after 20 weeks. The battle over abortion is arguably one of the most controversial today, and is usually a hot topic during elections even in 2011. In the past, extreme acts of violence have been commited against abortion clinic staff members. The annual March for Life, a march on Congress every year of anti-abortion supporters, claims to have had record numbers in attendance this year.
It seems clear that although Roe v. Wade has existed for 38 years, the fight for the right to choose is long but over. So keep fighting. Write to your representatives, discuss the importance of the right to choose with your friends and colleagues, and stay educated on current abortion issues.
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