Rather than a solution, the Supremes created a quagmire from which this country has yet to free itself. In contrast, the debate of the nation was bringing the issue to the legislatures of states and Congress. At the time the court rendered its decision, laws against abortion were already being loosened in some states and reconsidered in many more. It is quite probable that by now we would have a consensus on the subject and democratic laws reflective of society. As our system of checks and balances becomes more skewed toward the judicial branch we need a president who will rein in judicial power, not expand it.
Debate is good for the national soul.
It allows us to figure out who we are and in which direction we should proceed.