wasn t as constitutional then today might make you think. for example, it was not a particularly controversial decision among american evangelicals. the southern baptist convection, they adopted pro abortion resolutions regularly during the 1970s and the december baptist. when roe was handed down, the southern baptist convention welcomed and explained why. he said i felt that it was only after a child was born and had a life separate from its mother that it became an individual person and always been for seem to me that when it is best for the mother in the future it should be allowed. southern baptist convention. we re on roe versus wade and also really a genius between the political parties there were a lot of pro-choice republicans. republican governors were at the forefront of decriminalizing in that states in the 1960s including the governor of california ronald reagan. in 1967, governor reagan signed into law the so it s not there was not disagreements over abortion o
regularly during the 1970s, including after the roe decision in 1973, the southern bout this. when roe was handed down in 73, though, the former president of the southern baptist convention welcomed it and explained why. he said, quote, i was about that it was only after a child was born and had a life separate from its mother that it became an individual person. it is always there for seem to me what is best for the mother and for the future should be allowed. southern path this convention. reaction to roe v. wade, we are also really heterogeneous for a long time between two political parties, there were plenty of antiabortion democrats and lots of pro-choice republicans. republican governors are at the forefront of decarbonizing abortion in states in the 1960s, including the governor of california, a man named ronald reagan. in 1967, ronald reagan signed into law the most liberal abortion rights bill in the country in california. it is not that there was not disagreement ov
Next testimony on roadway safety before a senate commerce, science, and transportation subcommittee from transportation policy advocates and local officials. They discuss roadway facilities, infrastructure needs, Pedestrian Safety and the integration of Autonomous Vehicles. This is an hour and 40 minutes. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] the subcommittee will come to order. Today, the subcommittee for surface transportation, maritime, freight, and ports will examine the roadway safety crisis and the solutions that we must implementor in response. We certainly would like to thank my Ranking Member, senator young, as well as chair cantwell and Ranking Member cruz for the health and convening this very important hearing. Every day unfortunately more than 100 americans lose their lives on our roads. If trends continue we expect more than 40,000 fidelitys this year, and hundreds of thousands ofof serious injuries. That means thousands of families are going to be torn apar
The subcommittee will come to order. Today the subcommittee for surface transportation, maritime freight and ports will examine the roadway safety crisis and the solutions that we must implement in response. Like to thank my ranking remember for their help in cop screening this important hearing. Every day more than 100 americans lose their lives on our roads. If trends continue we expect more than 40,000 fatalities this year. And hundreds of thousands of serious injuries. Thousands of families are going to be torn apart by preventable crashes. Those families deserve our recognition as we work to address this problem. Thats why id like to enter into the record statements made by victims families who have written to this committee to urge further action on roadway safety. Without objection those letters will be entered into the record. I also dedicate todays discussion to them as these families know all too well the safety situation on our roads constitutes a national crisis. In 2021 th
The subcommittee will come to order. Today the subcommittee for surface transportation, maritime freight and ports will examine the roadway safety crisis and the solutions that we must implement in response. Like to thank my ranking remember for their help in cop screening this important hearing. Every day more than 100 americans lose their lives on our roads. If trends continue we expect more than 40,000 fatalities this year. And hundreds of thousands of serious injuries. Thousands of families are going to be torn apart by preventable crashes. Those families deserve our recognition as we work to address this problem. Thats why id like to enter into the record statements made by victims families who have written to this committee to urge further action on roadway safety. Without objection those letters will be entered into the record. I also dedicate todays discussion to them as these families know all too well the safety situation on our roads constitutes a national crisis. In 2021 th