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Republicans in Ohio want to undermine the will of voters who approved a measure enshrining reproductive freedom into the state’s constitution

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[–] jerome@lemmy.world 188 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Republicans went against their own rules and held a special election in August to stop abortion; they lost. Republicans then lost in November and abortion rights were enshrined in Ohio's constitution. Now Republicans are saying no to democracy and laws.

Our problem here is all the Republicans. They're anti-American. Ship them off to a place that fits them better.

[–] Veraxus@kbin.social 107 points 1 year ago (3 children)

"If conservatives become convinced that they cannot win democratically, they will not abandon conservatism. They will reject democracy." - David Frum

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[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 27 points 1 year ago (3 children)

deserted island in... hmm. lets go with the south china sea.

[–] Captain_Patchy@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Fuck that, just send 'em to russia.

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

Putin’s propaganda machine would love that. They even have a nice little village all ready to go,

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[–] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I hear Gaza is nice this time of year.

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[–] Ghyste@sh.itjust.works 129 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Get your god out of my government. Shitbags.

[–] EmpathicVagrant@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

And off the money And out of the pledge And out of the schools

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 112 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If anyone's curious exactly which rights are bestowed by God, I've compiled an exhaustive list:

[–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 44 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Where's the list?

Edit: Oh lol. I should go to sleep.

[–] IAmLrrr@lemmynsfw.com 13 points 1 year ago

I hate how long it took me to get this.

[–] LinusOnLemmyWld@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

and it's still too long lol

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 101 points 1 year ago (4 children)

“No amendment can overturn the God-given rights with which we were born,”

But then, that implies that you don't have rights until you're born...

[–] mightyfoolish@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago

Guess it's time to take the guns away. Pack them up, second amendment doesn't take my God given right to protect children.

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[–] StanSmith@lemmy.world 82 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's my Constitution-given right to not give a fuck what anybody's god says I should do.

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[–] SexualPolytope@lemmy.sdf.org 55 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It should be socially acceptable to punch anyone in the face whenever they say stupid shit like this.

[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

This is the uniquely American experience; if you do that, they will shoot you.

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[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 51 points 1 year ago

I have just the gadsden flag for this

[–] Rhoeri@lemmy.world 48 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

From the party that brought us great hits such as: Don’t Tread on Me, and Small Government! comes their new hit singles: Tread on You and Threateningly Massive Government!

[–] ThePyroPython@lemmy.world 44 points 1 year ago (3 children)

A God given right to enforce laws over the public at their own whims?

So... Like a Monarchy and court of the throne?

How deliciously un-american of the Ohio Republicans.

If they'd like to join into a monarchical society, why not rejoin the Ol' British Empire as a Colony?

Shall we get the band back together on a mission from god?

All you have to do is kneel before the king.

So... Go on then... Kneel.

(/S if you couldn't tell, fuck the Monarchy)

[–] intelisense@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago

They might be disappointed with some of King Charles' opinions, especially when it comes to the environment. But, you know, God given right and all that!

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[–] the_q@lemmy.world 40 points 1 year ago

Get God down here and let him tell us what rights he's given. I'll wait.

[–] Coach@lemmy.world 37 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If God wants it so bad, why doesn't he handle it his goddamn self?

[–] Daft_ish@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I've learned a lot about God over the years and I think I can handle this one.

God.... is busy with other things. Like making quarterbacks good at football.

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[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 34 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Your god didn’t give you the right to make laws, the people who overwhelmingly voted to legalize abortion did

[–] garibaldi_biscuit@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As a non- American, I straight up don't understand how political representatives are not required to action the collective will of the people who elected them. It should be against the law, or subject to legal penalty in some way. .

[–] Captain_Patchy@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It should be against the law, or subject to legal penalty in some way. .

As an American, You are 100% right. Unfortunately these endless fuckholes think otherwise.

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[–] FoundTheVegan@kbin.social 33 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's my god given right to do whatever the fuck I want and force you to do the same!

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 14 points 1 year ago

It's my god given right to do whatever the fuck I want and force you to do ~~the same~~ what I say!

Ftfy. They do not follow the same rules they try to impose.

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 29 points 1 year ago (2 children)

A magic man in the sky told me I could take away your rights.

[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

Pretty sure this is the subtitle of the Bible.

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[–] Username02@lemmy.world 24 points 1 year ago

God gave you free will but the only choice you are allowed to make is to obey. Same logic here. That's republican's understanding of democracy.

[–] pinkdrunkenelephants@lemmy.cafe 24 points 1 year ago

They need to be removed from power by any means available.

[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 23 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Guys, they wanna take our freedoms.

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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 23 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The last kind of government that claims to have a "God-given right" was a monarchy. Am I out of the loop and have missed the coronation of the King of Ohio?

[–] jonne@infosec.pub 23 points 1 year ago

Some conservatives actually like the idea of a monarchy. It's the ultimate manifestation of 'rich people are rich because they're inherently better', which is all conservatism really is about.

[–] SinningStromgald@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago

No amendment can overturn the God-given rights with which we were born,” state Rep. Beth Lear (R-Galena) added in the Republican’s statement.

Glad to know we agree that God, if they exist, gave us the ability to perform abortions and you won't do anything to restrict them.

[–] BluJay320@lemmy.blahaj.zone 19 points 1 year ago

It’s my unicorn given right to punch republicans in the face

[–] fne8w2ah@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So does their "pro-life" stance hold any water once gun control is mentioned?

[–] A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

they arent pro-life, they are pro-forced birth.

They don't give a single shit about what happens to life after it exits the vagina.

[–] TheJims@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] darkdemize@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 year ago

Now, now, there's no need to bring Ohio into this.

[–] EmergMemeHologram@startrek.website 15 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If it’s their god’s will to block it, why isn’t it already blocked?

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[–] Gazumi@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Have they provided evidence of that right and would they be prepared to debate that right within decent and structured debate?

[–] Zombiepirate@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (3 children)
  • God said it*
  • I believe it
  • That settles it

*Restrictions may apply, see preacher for excuses

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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 13 points 1 year ago (4 children)

This is the best summary I could come up with:


“The Ohio legislature alone will consider what, if any, modifications to make to existing laws based on public hearings and input from legal experts on both sides.”

The strategy Republicans are now proposing would essentially strip Ohio’s courts of the authority to repeal existing abortion restrictions before the new amendment goes into effect on December 7.

“No amendment can overturn the God-given rights with which we were born,” state Rep. Beth Lear (R-Galena) added in the Republican’s statement.

Another representative, Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester), claimed the referendum had only passed due to “foreign election interference.”

Rep. Bill Dean (R-Xenia) said the amendment “doesn’t repeal a single Ohio law,” and that its language is “dangerously vague and unconstrained, and can be weaponized to attack parental rights or defend rapists, pedophiles, and human traffickers.”

Gretchen Whitmer, told The Detroit News that “it shouldn’t be lost on people that these right-wing organizations and radical Republicans in the Michigan Legislature are cherry-picking courts to try to once again overturn a constitutionally guaranteed right because they can’t win with voters.”


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[–] rynzcycle@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago

Honestly, after two defeats I was a little worried that turnout for Nov 2024 would decrease since protection is now in their state constitution. It's really kind of these folks to keep their losing issue relevant for us.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That's funny because I believe that it's my god given right to have one. Checkmate religious extremists! Need me to quote a Bible verse on it? Gimme a bit, I'm sure I can misinterpret one somewhere just like you guys do all the time.

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