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To: mst2000 who wrote (117848)12/19/2000 4:15:14 PM
From: Bill  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 769667
 
His point was valid nonetheless. Stenberg vs. Carhart, which overturned the laws of 27 states banning partial-birth abortions, was decided by a single vote.



To: mst2000 who wrote (117848)12/19/2000 4:31:08 PM
From: jlallen  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769667
 
My recollection on Roe v. Wade was faulty. But the point remains many important decisions are 5-4. They are no less legitimate than 7-2 or 9-0 from a legal standpoint. JLA