Case Scenario: BANNING ABORTION
March 9, 2004: Governor Michael Rounds of South Dakota vetoed legislation that would have all but banned abortion in the state. The two houses of South Dakota's state legislature had voted overwhelmingly for the bill, which called for abortions to be banned in all cases except when a woman's life was in danger.
Ethical and Legal Issues
1. What are the ethical and legal issues in this case?
2. Are limited state funds being spent wisely, considering the financial difficulties many states are already facing and the high cost of legal fees in pursuing such issues?
3. Does the fact that this bill challenges the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling influence your thinking?