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On the website http://www.tourolaw.edu/patch/Roe/ , the opinion of the court issued by Justice Blackmun, stated in the suit brought forth against the state of Texas in Roe v Wade, there were alleged infractions against 5 of Roe's constitutional rights. These were against her 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th, and 14th amendment rights. Although the final decision was based on the violation of her 14th amendment rights, there were also arguably violations against some …

…rights are not assumed until either "Born" or "naturalized". This would preclude a Fetus from having rights. This also brings back the same discussion as to right of property, discussed in the 4th and 5th Amendments. Although the issue of Abortion will no doubt be endlessly debated, the interpretation of the Amendments, and knowledge of the intent of the men who drafted them, in my opinion leaves little doubt as to the viability of Roe.