Re: Frederalism

by Aaron Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:44 am

SheikBen wrote:Aaron,

If pro-lifers made abortion a bigger issue, and pushed for the 38 states to agree to ratification, the individual members of Congress could then be pressured (I believe 2/3 of the states can call for a convention as well, as you mentioned, maybe it's time to try this?) Right now, too many people who call themselves pro-life, which assumes that they believe abortion is murder, nevertheless consider it a tertiary issue, which I think is incredible.

Yes the states can call for a convention. I believe getting 38 states to call for ratification is less likely then getting 2/3 of Congress to pass legislation for an amendment.

I could be wrong on both counts but for some reason, I just don't see it happening.