Roe v. Wade anniversary sparks marches and activism; two Cabrini students attend

RYAN NORRIS STAFF WRITER

January 22 marked the 30th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to legalize abortion in the United States.

On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in "Roe v. Wade;' a challenge to a Texas statute that made it a crime to perform an abortion unless a woman's life was at stake. The case had been filed by "Jane Roe," an unmarried woman who wanted to safely and legally end her pregnancy. Siding with Roe, the court struck down the Texas law. In its ruling, the court recognized for the first time that the constitutional right to privacy "is broad enough to encompass a woman's decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy"

Villanovans for Life (VFL) provided free bus transportation to Washington, and allowed anyone to take part in Villanova's participation in the rally. Cabrini College had also been setting up a way of transportation to take a trip down, but only two people wanted to go.

Jess Morgan, Cabrini's Campus

Minister, sent out a campus-wide email, a voice mail, and also had sign-ups in the Wolfington Center. The two Cabrini students that wanted to take part in this event, went down to Washington D.C. with Villanova, who had two buses filled.

According to Cabrini freshman Jay Dias, who was one of the two that went with Villanova, "It was incredible. It was the best feeling in the world, and it was peaceful."

When asked what he thought about "Roe vs. Wade," Dias said, "I think that it should be revised. I believe in certain situations it should be permitted; for example, if a woman is raped they should be able to have an abortion." Dias says he went because he is "a strong believer in the fight to overturn "Roe vs. Wade.""

According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, "What is perhaps most striking on this anniversary is how many young people have taken up the cause for life, and how impassioned is their support. The prolife movement is brimming with the vibrancy of youth."

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