A lot of people are dunking on The Hill for this, but it’s actually an opinion piece by law professor Alan Dershowitz, which makes it even more dunk-worthy. There’s a very simple answer to what he’s asking.
"States can’t regulate guns, but they can ban abortions — why?" (@TheHillOpinion) https://t.co/7AQK7189MO pic.twitter.com/7A7p9J8yHT
— The Hill (@thehill) June 23, 2022
Dershowitz writes:
Defenders of this decision will argue that the right to bear arms is explicitly guaranteed by the Second Amendment, whereas there is no explicit reference to abortion in the Constitution. This argument goes too far. The Second Amendment itself has limiting language in the words “well-regulated militia,” strongly suggesting that the states have the power to regulate gun ownership. Moreover, even though the word “abortion” is not in the Constitution, the Fourth Amendment guarantees the right of the people, including women, to be secure in their persons. At the time of the Framing, the words “secure” described what we today call “the right of privacy.”
So here’s another person who never read the second half of the Second Amendment, which does more than “strongly suggest” that the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringed. This argument is so disingenuous … Dershowitz uses the definition of “secure” at the time of the Framing, but ignores the definition of “well-regulated” at the time of the Framing.
Because there is a clearly stated recognition of a right to own and carry guns in the Constitution.
Stop pretending this is difficult or controversial. https://t.co/mh7fLnlC28
— Chad Felix Greene 🏳️🌈 (@chadfelixg) June 23, 2022
There is no right to an abortion.
— Denise (@neeceetx) June 23, 2022
Hard to see both sides of the question when the article only provides a one sided approach.
— Bmada001 (@bmada001) June 23, 2022
Because of the Constitution 😎
— Robby (@rabuliz) June 23, 2022
You’re better than this, Alan.
— Plato Spilaio 🇺🇸⚽️ (@socceruppy) June 23, 2022
That's your take on this? Seriously?
— Mark Flounlacker (@SCISur5r) June 23, 2022
Oh one is a constitutional right. The other isn’t.
Good Lord the average American is constitutionally illiterate if the answer isn’t immediately known to them.
— Weimar Silver Baron (@BankerWeimar) June 23, 2022
Is this really a serious publication anymore?
— Tony (@justtjb) June 23, 2022
Please take a civics course
— Dan Stringer, SEC Pimp (@Danstringer74) June 23, 2022
— Voter Fraud Is Real🇺🇸🇹🇼🇺🇦 (@BballMichael) June 23, 2022
Because the Constitution explicitly mentions the right to bear arms whereas abortion is not mentioned. Hence, it goes to state level. Roe vs Wade should never have been a federal issue.
— Disillusioned American (@PSYOP_warrior) June 23, 2022
If you have to ask, go back to 7th grade Social Studies
— whatdoihavetodo (@whatdoi08898021) June 23, 2022
— How Many Clowns (@howmanyclowns) June 23, 2022
First of all, states can regulate guns. They just can't prohibit carrying one for self defense if you are a law abiding citizen. Abortion is not listed in the Constitution, but if you feel it should be, knock yourself out and start an amendment drive.
— Rick144 (@144_agent) June 23, 2022
That this question was thought serious enough to make a headline should mean shameful ruination for your outlet. That it won’t is a sign of widespread willful ignorance.
— David (@davidwkay) June 23, 2022
Dershowitz knew he was going to get dunked on and tried to weasel his way out of it with that nonsense paragraph above.
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— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) June 23, 2022
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