Roe. Jane Roe.
The woman whose lawsuit against Dallas County District Attorney Henry Wade made abortions legal throughout the land was arrested yesterday after she shouted during the Senate hearing for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
Jane Roe’s real name is Norma L. McCorvey. Now 61 years old, she opposes the choice she won in 1973.
When she yelled, Senator Patrick Leahy had her arrested and thrown out of the hearing room.
Frank Warner
Networks Barely Cover 'Jane Roe's' Arrest
Posted by: CJW | July 15, 2009 at 12:13 AM
I must say I was a little surprised that, even in the printed press coverage, no one could quote what "Roe" shouted. What did she say?
Posted by: Frank Warner | July 15, 2009 at 02:44 AM
"You're wrong Sotomayor," she said. "You're wrong about abortion."
'Jane Roe’ arrested after protest at Sotomayor confirmation hearing
Posted by: CJW | July 15, 2009 at 05:07 PM
So she wishes to deny an option to others that she insisted upon for herself?
Posted by: jj mollo | July 17, 2009 at 02:59 PM
Yes, that's right. She changed her mind. I guess that's "choice," too.
Posted by: Frank Warner | July 17, 2009 at 04:43 PM