Problem
Read the following sentences from the text.
"[ERA opponents] worried that women would be drafted into mandatory, combat military service. Others felt that the wording of the amendment would lead to the destruction of other laws that protected women in some way, such as those protecting employment both before and after childbirth, or efforts towards equal pay, guaranteed breaks, and overtime compensation...
Because of the difference in protections offered by different states' laws, many ERA supporters hope for a national foundation for equality regardless of sex. They feel that the rights established by law, and especially by court cases, are too fragile and could be repealed if there is no constitutional basis for them."
What can you conclude about the argument between ERA supporters and opponents based on this information?
ERA opponents think that the current laws in the U.S. are beneficial for women, while ERA supporters think the current laws need to be stronger.
ERA opponents think it could be dangerous to keep laws the way they are in the U.S., while ERA supporters think the current laws should be protected.
ERA supporters are more worried about sex-based discrimination in the military, while ERA opponents are more worried about discrimination in the workplace.
ERA supporters have many different reasons why they think the current laws are unfair, while ERA opponents have one main reason why they think the current laws are fair.