History Chapter 1: The Bootleggers and Baptists (Late 1800s to WWII)

How is this just not offensive to everyone? Let’s go back to before the beginning.  In the 19th century, abortion was whatever.  It wasn’t just that the legal system was in its infancy so it didn’t get to it yet, but that culturally it was acceptable.  The idea was if you didn’t feel the baby…

Let’s talk about the state’s reaction.

[slight changes were made] Let's talk about the state's reaction. The national guard has been called in in various places. There are riot police--a name that's a bit on the nose if you ask me--elsewhere. Totally get it. People want a sense of control and security. Even if that status quo isn't the best, sometimes…