This case can have larger repercussions. It is setting a precedence for viewing a fetus as a human being, with the rights due to any citizen of the United States.
If she is jailed because of something that she does before the child is born, what is to stop them from saying that abortion is also murder. (I know that many
chatters have many different views of the abortion issue; however, as things stand--morality debates aside-- it is perfectly legal in this country) This could be the first step towards overturning Roe vs. Wade. From that perspective, I disagree with the verdict.
I feel that the woman should somehow be held responsible for her actions, but I don't think that a court of law is the place to do it unless, of course, we are prepared for what will follow.
[This message has been edited by Little32 (edited June 03, 2001).]
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