(11-13-2012, 07:36 PM)kandrathe Wrote: Which takes the 14th amendment entirely out of context of its purpose which was emancipating black slaves.
It is the only part of the US constitution referring to a guarantee of life. If you believe this is taken out of context, then what do you mean when you talk about life being a constitutional guarantee? It's either in the 14th, or it's not in the constitution.
Quote:It defines citizenship, as opposed to personhood.
The reigning interpretation of the 14th is that fetuses are not persons. If you think that's wrong, feel free to take it to court. So far, all state courts have rejected it, and the Supremes have refused to consider the question. Since the judiciary is the final word on the constitution as it stands, that's the end of it, unless they change their minds, or someone amends the constitution.
-Jester