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Folks about the court. how likely is it now the court will overturn roe and what does that mean for activists? >> let me put you in the courtroom for a second, it was so dramatic and also so startling. what we thought going into it the discussion would be about would be viability question, because booth roe in 1973 and casey in 1972 said the state cannot interfere with the abortion choice before the fetus was available, and thats at about 23 weeks. thats where i thought a lot of the discussion w...

Correct. >> it fairly includes the broader arguments you raised. i am not suggesting that. on the other hand it included the viability question as well because thats what you talked about in that one sentence. >> and we have addressed that as well. what i would emphasize here is the merits arguments of the validity of roe and casey an original matter is there a viability rule based on the constitution are not that complicated or lengthy. the harder questions are should the court overrule and tak...

Question. so i would emphasize, your honor. the shift you go, the court granted one question. that question fairly includes what is the correct -- >> well, it fairly includes the broader arguments that youve raised. im not suggesting that. but on the other hand, presumably included the viability question, as well, because thats what you talked about in that one sentence. >> and weve addressed that, as well, your honor. what i would emphasize here is that the merits arguments of, you know, the va...

0 say. >> really? >> yeah. they used to be more polite. i have to say, the court over the last few years has gotten a bit more sharp in their questioning. and even sometimes to each other, and making digs at each other. thats an unfortunate trend. but i think for the most part, youll hear a respectful discussion of the issues between the advocates and the court. maybe the most important thing to think about is when the justices are asking a question, theyre not necessarily wanting to hear the an...