Where does it say in the 9th amendment - you have the right to do whatever you want with your body?

sexyaut
Asked Apr 18, 2010
The 9th amendment states:
"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

It doesn't specifically say your body. I can explain it further though if you need me to.
Oni_Kami
Answered Apr 18, 2010
im doing a report on euthanasia and I watched a interview with dr kevorkian saying it was our right and in the constitution but I couldnt find it and I need a source to site on my paper
sexyaut Apr 19, 2010
Well, basically the 9th amendment is saying, "Just because a right isn't listed here [in the constitution], doesn't mean it can be violated." So what Dr. Kevorkian was saying was that even though it's not in the constitution, we have a right to do with ourselves as we wish, and as such, if we wish to die, then we have a right to die. Although terribly controversial, Dr. Kevorkian made an excellent point.

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