Time for nuclear war (figuratively)
Justice O'Connor to retire.
It wouldn't have made much of a difference if Rhenquist were to retire and be replaced by another conservative hack. However, O'Connor has been a crucial swing vote. Most notably, she provided the majority that protects a woman's right to make her own medical decisions. If the right gets its way, her replacement could pave the way for James Dobson, Karl Rove and Tom Delay to dictate to women what they can and cannot do.
It wouldn't have made much of a difference if Rhenquist were to retire and be replaced by another conservative hack. However, O'Connor has been a crucial swing vote. Most notably, she provided the majority that protects a woman's right to make her own medical decisions. If the right gets its way, her replacement could pave the way for James Dobson, Karl Rove and Tom Delay to dictate to women what they can and cannot do.
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