3. Draft a persuasive argument for or against Texas Senate Bill 8 (it is okay to be neutral, but you must state your

3. Draft a persuasive argument for or against Texas Senate Bill 8 (it is okay to be neutral, but you must state your reasoning). Think about the religious, political, cultural, economic, and societal implications of the bill. 

Your submission must include the components below in essay format: 

• Provide a brief introduction of Texas Senate Bill 8. 1-2 sentence(s) 
• Give context and/or background on Texas Senate Bill 8. 2-3 sentences 
• Describe how federalism divides power and resources between the U.S. federal government and state governments. 1-2 sentence(s) 
• Detail possible limitations of federalism and how the overreach may negatively impact how Texas and other states interpret Roe v. Wade (abortion law). 1-2 sentence(s)
• Does Texas Senate Bill 8 violate the Supremacy clause? Why or why not? 1-2 sentence(s)
• Share your position on the Texas Senate Bill 8. (Acknowledge opposing viewpoints, if applicable.) 2-3 sentences
• Provide facts/data/evidence that support your argument. 2-3 sentences
• Summarize your argument. Do you have questions or a call to action? 1-2 sentence(s)

(Your submission should read like an essay. I added the sentence length to assist those who prefer more detail. I am more concerned about the structure and quality of your argument. Your grade will be negatively impacted if you do not answer the bold content-related questions, include data, and/or forget to list your citations. Be sure to review the discussion rubric in the ‘Start Here’ module.) 

Questions to Think About: 

• Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973, why has there been a resurgence in the fight for reproductive rights?
• Is Texas Senate Bill 8 politically motivated? 
• How is the political landscape altered when a conservative is pro-choice or a liberal is pro-life? 
• What are the underlining issues surrounding Texas Senate Bill 8? 
• Will Texas Senate Bill 8 help preserve life? 
• How will Texas Senate Bill 8 impact historically excluded groups (HEG’s)?
• Is it possible to end abortion? If not, why? If so, how can it be accomplished? 
• Does Texas Senate Bill 8 go far enough? What other measures should be included?
• What are the short-term and long-term impacts of Texas Senate Bill 8? 
• Is there a correlation between reproductive rights and those against wearing a mask or the Covid vaccine?
• If life begins when an “embryo’s cardiac activity can be detected”, does that mean that child support begins then too? 
• What is the ratio of costs to benefits? If abortions are limited or ended, then what resources are available to support the child? 
• Should those who want to end or limit abortions focus on the adoption industrial complex and issues with the foster system? Should they fight for members of the LGBTQ+ community to be allowed to openly adopt and foster children?