Why Democrats Struggle To Mobilize A 'Religious Left'

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79. Well in terms of this thread, in general there is no such thing as a unlimited right.

There are certain things you can't do with your body, or that we don't allow a doctor to do, or at a minimum would prevent you from doing if we saw you do it.

We wouldn't allow you to jump off a bridge, for example, even though it is your body. Instead, we'd physically prevent you and take you to a mental hospital. We wouldn't allow a doctor to push you off a bridge as a "medical procedure."

So while I do believe in reproductive rights, I don't believe in an unlimited right to do whatever you want with your own body. This is consistent with Roe v. Wade, which is based on the right to privacy, but recognizes a government interest in the third trimester. I don't support any current or proposed restrictions meant to get around Roe v. Wade or create test cases. I don't support the Hyde Amendment.

I MIGHT support certain restrictions consistent with the letter and spirit of Roe v. Wade, but it would depend on what they are. There are none on the table right now, so it's basically moot.

This is the most I've said about abortion in years. Only broke my own rule today in sympathy with Biden and our coincidental discussion here. I don't agree with his position, but I understand his instinct for a middle path. It's just not politically possible these days.