Good morning, THE FRAMERS AND WHETHER THE COURT WOULD EVER HAVE UPHELD ROE, EVEN IF “CORRECTLY” ARGUED There is an ongoing debate about constitutional interpretation—whether we are to construe its words as absolute or whether it is a living document, malleable to the times and advances in science. Some would suggest the Constitution is not unlike the bible, with seemingly conflicting ideas that can be interpreted by the reader.
Good morning. Usually I do not engage in debates pro or con about abortion. I would (purely) guess that the framers would take the non-scientific, maybe common-sensical, and easy approach that you don't have a person until the baby is out, in mom's arms. Right or wrong, but that's just my guess.
The ability for the woman to choose would be based upon an individual liberty argument. Don't tread on me.
I love your book lists. Thanks. Two I read a good while back I can recommend.
In 1985 polymath Peter Ackroyd wrote a detective novel Hawksmoor. I loved it. Chapters alternated between London 1715 the Assistant (to Chief) Architect of London, the building of churchs, etc. and the modern day (1985) setting involving a detective trying to solve crimes in and around said churches. You will enjoy how the two periods meet, in certain senses. Sadly, no movie has been made. At the time of reading I pictured a youngish Jeremy Irons as the Assistant Architect, and Bob Hoskins as Detective Hawksmoor. Too late for them now. Time for this book again, if I can find it.
Next, an excellent novel by Richard Powers. Gain. Like the earlier suggestion, two strands in different time periods meet to affect a young woman's life in the midwest USA. Again, in the 1700's two (brothers?) candle makers grow their business, emigrate to the USA and, well, (not to spoil things), keep growing their business. And the life of our midwestern housewife in current times, with young kids and garden in the backyard, goes on, to eventually be affected by the two brothers' efforts. A wonderful book, imo.
Good morning. Usually I do not engage in debates pro or con about abortion. I would (purely) guess that the framers would take the non-scientific, maybe common-sensical, and easy approach that you don't have a person until the baby is out, in mom's arms. Right or wrong, but that's just my guess.
The ability for the woman to choose would be based upon an individual liberty argument. Don't tread on me.
I love your book lists. Thanks. Two I read a good while back I can recommend.
In 1985 polymath Peter Ackroyd wrote a detective novel Hawksmoor. I loved it. Chapters alternated between London 1715 the Assistant (to Chief) Architect of London, the building of churchs, etc. and the modern day (1985) setting involving a detective trying to solve crimes in and around said churches. You will enjoy how the two periods meet, in certain senses. Sadly, no movie has been made. At the time of reading I pictured a youngish Jeremy Irons as the Assistant Architect, and Bob Hoskins as Detective Hawksmoor. Too late for them now. Time for this book again, if I can find it.
Next, an excellent novel by Richard Powers. Gain. Like the earlier suggestion, two strands in different time periods meet to affect a young woman's life in the midwest USA. Again, in the 1700's two (brothers?) candle makers grow their business, emigrate to the USA and, well, (not to spoil things), keep growing their business. And the life of our midwestern housewife in current times, with young kids and garden in the backyard, goes on, to eventually be affected by the two brothers' efforts. A wonderful book, imo.