This week, in response to the leaked draft of an opinion by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito that would overturn Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris issued a warning about the dangers posed to Americans' rights in the absence of firm protections for privacy. It was a strongly worded statement of principled support for people's rights to make personal decisions and shield their lives from state interference. Of course, as with all matters of principle, if taken seriously Harris's words have implications far beyond the specific issues at hand.
"The rights of all Americans are at risk," Harris responded to the leaked draft. "If the right to privacy is weakened, every person could face a future in which the government can potentially interfere in the personal decisions you make about your life."
