The Legislature of the (U.S.[!]) State of Georgia recently passed, and the Governor signed into law, a bill that criminalizes abortion in the state, as well as making a felon out of any Georgia woman who travelled outside of the state to obtain an abortion. [The text below summarizing the main provisions of the law is adapted from the article referenced just above.]

    As is well known, a so-called "Gay Marriage" Constitutional Amendment has been introduced into the Congress.  It is supported in full voice by the leader of one of the two major political parties (who just happens to be the President).  What has not yet been widely recognized is that with its introduction, the United States has entered into what will in my view become the most serious Constitutional crisis since that which eventually led to the Civil War.  This essay will present in outline form the principal reasons why I consider this to be the case.  Over time, I hope to be returning to consider the issues in some more detail, as will, of course, many other commentators, over time.