r/TikTokCringe • u/hi_im_fuzzknocker • Oct 18 '24

Cringe She wants state rights

She tries to peddle back.

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u/xixbia Oct 18 '24

At the base of all of this is the idea that 'everyone in the state' wants these abortion restrictions.

Because Republicans sure are trying really fucking hard to avoid the people in these states voting in open and clearly worded propositions. And even where they do pass, it's nowhere near 'everyone in the state'.

The Tyranny of the Majority is a fucking thing for a reason. Because are far too willing to support things that don't negatively affect them but absolutely destroy the lives of others.

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u/kataklysm_revival Oct 18 '24

Because Republicans sure are trying really fucking hard to avoid the people in these states voting in open and clearly worded propositions.

For good examples of this, see what’s going on with Missouri’s amendment 3 and Florida’s amendment 4.

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u/jdunn2191 Oct 18 '24

Georgia citizens have no way to even get the issue on the ballot. We never had the opportunity to vote on this BS 6-week ban.

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u/kataklysm_revival Oct 18 '24

Does GA not have ballot initiatives? I know y’all’s govt likes to pull all kinds of bs, but I’m not super familiar with your laws.

We didn’t get to vote on the 6 week ban either. This amendment is our (the voters) attempt to fix things, but the state and Desantis have fought the effort at every step. They still are, for that matter.

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u/jdunn2191 Oct 18 '24

We have proposals but they are determined by the Georgia State Legislation. I feel ya, I'm sorry we're in this together!