Episode 46 - Veruca Salt Syndrome

On June 24th, 2022, in Dobbs v. Jackson, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States does not protect abortion as a right.  After nearly 50 years, the infamous Roe v. Wade decision has been overturned, kicking the legal status of abortion back to the states.  In the days following the decision, the only story that's rivaled the decision itself is the reaction of the pro-aborts.  In desperation and panic, the anti-lifers are showing their true colors.

Chad takes the bench as Chief Justice for this episode, while Ben wields a gavel to honorably dole out summary judgements of his co-host's majority opinion.  The two relish the recent pro-life victory and puzzle over the losing side's hysteria.  How should one take the intense vitriol of the pro-aborts in the wake of Dobbs?  What is revealed about the other side by such wild displays of discontent?  And can parenting a toddler provide insights for how to deal with the gloves-off approach of these activists? 

SHOW NOTES:

Video of Local Counter Protestors:  Video Of Pro-Abortion Protestors At Recent Mercer County Right To Life Rally – Mercer County Outlook

Veruca Salt Song:   Veruca Salt - I Want It Now (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) - YouTube

Dobbs Decision (see pages 2-4 for critical analysis of Roe & Casey rationale):  19-1392 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (06/24/2022) (supremecourt.gov)

Scene from Andy Griffith Show:  ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW OPIE AND THE SPOILED KID.wmv - YouTube