Jakob, Regarding the Virginia Cell phone policy established in January 2021. The Cell phone policy is supposed to reduce distractions and accidents while on the cell phone when you are currently driving. Is the Policy now enforced? That is a debate for anyone to have. In my opinion, the Policy or the law is not strictly enforced because people are still doing it and getting away with it. I got a magnetic holder for my phone in my car to prevent me from holding it while driving. In the state of VA alone, there are probably thousands of accidents due to cell phones, and it's time this law starts being enforced. If people don't follow it, the police officers must ticket them.

Brienna, I acknowledge you for tackling a topic where people get bent in their feelings. The issue of abortion has been the subject of controversy for decades. People think they can hook up with whomever they want and get the pregnancy taken care of, but now that is not the case in many states. If a man and woman can lie down together, they should take responsibility for that action, which sometimes results in a child. Abortion is murder, pure and simple, and I believe abortion should be banned. Texas is probably one of the first states to step in, say no to abortion, and stand up for the children being killed. This move is something that would have happened a long time ago.

Milestone 1: Abortion ban, Roe V. Wade case Introduction to topic What is there to say about abortion and how it is murder to an unborn child? Abortion has been the subject of many conversations for years, whether it's right or wrong. In 1973 the United States Supreme Court made a law to legalize abortion with Roe V. Wade. The case called for giving women a United States Constitutional right by saying they can do what they want with their bodies and to end a pregnancy on their terms. The United States decided to overturn that law they had made previously in 1973 to allow each state to give women the right to have an abortion. Many will argue in each state that if it is legal, it's safe abortion. There is no safe abortion; it is still murder, no matter how you view it. (Explainer: US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade 2022). Regarding abortion, half of the states in the United States are reversing abortion rights, which leaves women no longer have a constitutional right to decide to end their pregnancy. Many Democratic legislators are standing up for abortion, stating how they think it is wrong to take away a woman's right to choose to terminate her pregnancy by saying it is unconstitutional. One of the people making a claim is former President Bill Clinton. Abortion is illegal in many states, and when it comes to ethics, it is a murder of the fetus regardless of the state of the pregnancy. A few states, such as Michigan, are working to overturn the 2022 decision to make abortion legal. (Totenberg & McCammon, Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending the right to abortion upheld for decades 2022). Concept Question 1. What are the relevant rules regarding the Policy? a. Abortion is not illegal in all states. The decision overturned does not make it a requirement anymore. b. The decision to make it legal is left up to the states 2. Are those rules effectively enforced? Yes, but vary by state 3. Is there a romance–reality disconnect in the Policy? In other words, do people expect a much more "public-spirited" outcome than is realistic? I think people hope that abortion will become legal again in all fifty states, but the result will remain the same. 4. What is the collective action policy supposed to accomplish? Or is there one? Is the Policy designed to favor some over others? a. Reduce the number of abortions b. Save human life c. The Policy's purpose is to protect the babies in the womb from being killed. 5. Is there a particular interest involved? Who? Are they successful? The Policy protects the unborn child from being killed by taking away a woman's right to terminate the pregnancy. 6. Why is it important to learn about the topic? The topic is essential to know why Roe V. Wade got overturned and what it means for the future. References Explainer: US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade. (2022, June 29). Retrieved September 3, 2022, from https://righttolife.org.uk/news/explainer-us-supreme-court-decision-to-overturn-roe-v-wade?gclid=Cj0KCQjw08aYBhDlARIsAA_gb0c5bla_szwlEy7dXXRw8Hxh2Q7r1a5bsIcGAU66q6YtLK0wnQF8oacaAicgEALw_wcB Totenberg, N., & McCammon, S. (2022, June 24). Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending the right to abortion upheld for decades. Retrieved September 3, 2022, from https://www.npr.org/2022/06/24/1102305878/supreme-court-abortion-roe-v-wade-decision-overturn#:~:text=In%20a%20historic%20and%20far,half%20century%2C%20no%20longer%20exists.