sodomy laws exist on the books in 12 states (KS, OK, TX, MS, LA, GA, FL, SC, NC, KY, MI, MA), only declared unconstitutional under Lawrence v Texas (2003) decision. much like the Dobbs decision (2022), the argument outline by justice Thomas against Roe (1973) applies. 7/12 - ThreadSky

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demeterjaw.bsky.social • 2 days ago

sodomy laws exist on the books in 12 states (KS, OK, TX, MS, LA, GA, FL, SC, NC, KY, MI, MA), only declared unconstitutional under Lawrence v Texas (2003) decision. much like the Dobbs decision (2022), the argument outline by justice Thomas against Roe (1973) applies. 7/12

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demeterjaw.bsky.social•2 days ago

In fact, Justice Thomas encouraged the SCOTUS to reconsider Lawrence (as well as Obergefell (gay marriage) and Griswold (contraception)). In the event of the court overturning Lawrence, sodomy immediately becomes illegal in the previously mentioned states. 8/12

demeterjaw.bsky.social•2 days ago

This same opinion sets precedent to overturn any decision wrt the 5th amendment as its defence, specifically through the due process clause. The slashing of the due process clause has dire consequences in judicial review precedence. 9/12

demeterjaw.bsky.social•2 days ago

This consequence sets the stage for further devolution of our right to privacy. then setting targets at 10m for the rifle of american conservatism to blast through transition-related healthcare (as we’ve already seen) in addition to the aforementioned issues. 10/12

demeterjaw.bsky.social•2 days ago

ultimately, as the judicial continues to chip away at the 5th amendment, we can say goodbye many of the protections and freedoms we have now. american conservatism claims itself to be patriotic and for freedom, the left cannot allow for that kind of rhetoric to continue. 11/12

demeterjaw.bsky.social•2 days ago

Even if we find pornography questionable, or even objectionable, we cannot allow for any further censorship, any further restrictions on our privacy. If not for the resulting individual harms, but for the ethical grounding of our right to privacy. 12/12

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