Wounding the court’s credibility

The Supreme Court has confirmed that a draft opinion, joined by at least five justices, argues that court decisions legalizing abortion since 1973 were "egregiously wrong" and "must be overruled."

The court warns that the draft doesn't represent the "final position" of any justice. But even if it's altered in the weeks ahead, the mere existence of the draft reflects a damning and damaging truth.

The…