Family Research Council (FRC) bashed Sen. Schumer and Leahy weeks ago for their defense of stare decisis (settled law) when referring to abortion and the corrupt power of the courts to decide legislation. Today they applaud Roberts for not answering questions regarding even though he has said that Roe v. Wade is settled law. Roberts has said that the abortion decision has been decided and he will follow the law. This is not a pro-life position. Why does FRC continue to support a man for the Supreme Court who said,
“ROE VS. WADE is the settled law of the land … There’s nothing in my personal views that would prevent me from fully and faithfully applying that precedent.”
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FRC Applauds John Roberts' Roe v. Wade Response
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Judge Roberts refused to give hints or projections about how he might evaluate a future abortion case before the Court, but carefully stated what the law is on the matter of stare decisis and repeatedly pledged to follow the rule of law.
To: Friends of Family Research CouncilFrom: Tony Perkins, PresidentJuly 28, 2005 - Thursday
Stare Decisis: (stah-ree duh-sigh-sis) n.Stare Decisis is a Latin term meaning "to stand by things decided." The phrase is used in common law to express the notion that prior court decisions must be recognized as precedents, according to case law.
I got a reply from FRC
ReplyDeleteDear Michael,
Thank you for emailing Family Research Council, seeking clarification
regarding our statements about Judge John Roberts.
Judge Roberts conceded that Roe is "settled as a precedent of the
court, entitled to respect under principles of stare decisis." But then he
further noted that precedents are not always written in stone: "If
particular precedents have proven to be unworkable, they don't lead to
predictable results, they're difficult to apply, that's one factor
supporting reconsideration."
If you would like further information about Judge Roberts, please visit
www.americansforroberts.com.
Michael, please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any further
questions or concerns. We appreciate your activism in the public square,
helping FRC voice the values of faith, family and freedom.
Sincerely,
Kathy Athearn
FRC Correspondence