Post 1, Minimum of 150 words, APA format

This week, our discussion will focus on the concept of stare decisis (pages 7-11 in your textbook), and the landmark decision of Roe v. Wade.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

The key to this discussion is stare decisis, not abortion! Therefore, please leave personal attacks, religion, and politics out. This case was selected in order to focus your attention on legal reasoning, despite your personal beliefs. In the realm of law and ethics, you will be expected to address controversial issues. This assignment will help you rely upon facts, data, and legal precedent, instead of personal convictions. Therefore, any posts that fail to address stare decisis as the main issue will be deleted.

Follow these guidelines.......... 

POST ONE:

If your last name starts with the letters L - Z, draft arguments that Roe v. Wade is not settled law under the concept of stare decisis. Minimum of 150 words, APA Format

If you are not familiar with the details of Roe v. Wade, you can read about it at:

http://www.oyez.org/cases/1970-1979/1971/1971_70_18/

• This website has the U.S. Supreme Court opinion, audio transcripts of the oral arguments, and summary of Justice opinions.

This is the CRITERIA that your posts will be graded on:

• The depth of understanding you display
• The accuracy of your cites (citations are mandatory)
• Your writing skills (grammar / spelling)
• Proper word count (150 words )
• The quality of your interaction with other students in the discussion

Here is an example of a post that meets criteria: