This week our discussion will focus on the concept ofstare decisis(pages 7-11 in your textbook) and the landmark decision ofRoe v. Wade.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
The key to this discussion isstare decisis not abortion! Therefore please leave personal attacks religion and politicsout. This case was selected in order to focus your attention on legal reasoning despite your personal beliefs. In the realm of law and ethics you will be expected to addresscontroversial issues. This assignment will help you rely upon facts data and legal precedent instead of personal convictions.Therefore any posts thatfail to address stare decisisas the main issue will bedeleted.
Follow these guidelines……….
POST ONE:
If your last name starts with the letters L – Z draft arguments thatRoe v. Wadeis not settled law under the concept of stare decisis. Minimum of 150 words APA Format
If you are not familiar with the details ofRoe v. Wade you can read about it at:
http://www.oyez.org/cases/1970-1979/1971/1971_70_18/
This is theCRITERIA that your posts will be graded on:
Here is an example of a post that meets criteria: