'Right to abortion' not in constitution

I couldn't agree more with George Will when he says the Heller case and the Roe v. Wade case are not alike (Opinion, Nov. 24). The possession and bearing of arms is a constitutionally enumerated right that needed interpretation. The "right to abortion" is not in the constitution. The "right to privacy" is implied, but is not actually in the constitution, either. The two cases are not alike at all. I disagree with the assertion that the supreme court was subjective in its ruling. Anyone who reads the whole decision, including the dissent, will see that the court carefully considered historical evidence of the constitution framers' original intent. The majority of evidence clearly supported the court's final decision. "Originalism" is nothing to be afraid of, nor should the court defer itself to the legislature of the time. The framers made the constitution so that it would endure, but could be changed if the people so desired. As long as the original language exists, courts should vigorously defend it and attempt to rule in favor of the original intent. If a change needs to be made, it is ultimately up to the state legislatures, not the courts or Congress, to decide.

Tyler Benjamin

Wheaton