Regardless of one's views on Roe v. Wade, I believe the challenge to Roe will have a significantly positive, unintended consequence for the next generation of Americans, and for U.S. politics.

Over the long period since Roe, my generation has lived complacently; we knew the Supreme Court's ruling had set a boundary that the state legislatures could not cross. But with this complacency, we lost an interest in basic participation in local and state social issues — Lincoln's ideal of government by the people and for the people.

With the comfort afforded by Roe, I know many of my brightest and most talented friends often ignored participating in local and state politics (me, too), with the exception of fiscal issues...The escalating challenge to Roe v. Wade — with the spotlight potentially falling on local legislatures if the high court overturns its 1973 decision — hopefully will shake many of us out of our contentment and force us to realize we need to raise participation in grass-roots democracy — of the people, for the people, by the people — regardless of our political affiliations.

Agreed -- I can't think of another time when a total loss has resulted in an awakening of the political counter-movement. Not to mention the uphill battle we'd be left with.

I agree also - I do however think that her point about her and her friends not being involved is very correct - I see that to be true with my peers...the women before us fought for so much and everything was pretty much handed to us...we can wear skirts, work out of the home, have opinions, freedom of choice....we have taken all of that for granted. I'm not saying I want Roe to get over turned - but I DO want women to stand up and be heard....because every friend that I have talked to not one of them knew what was going on in the states around us regarding issues against our bodies...and not one of us know where to start to get involved...and I have a feeling if we don't bad thing will be happening