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dalton99a

(81,068 posts)
Fri Jun 24, 2022, 07:36 PM Jun 2022

The economic consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade will be enormous, experts warn

https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/24/economy/economic-impact-roe-wade-overturn/index.html

The economic consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade will be enormous, experts warn
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
Updated 4:04 PM ET, Fri June 24, 2022

New York (CNN Business) The overturning of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling by the US Supreme Court comes at an economic cost to the nation, economists have warned.

Friday's decision to end the federal constitutional right to an abortion is widely thought to be more ideologically and politically motivated, rather than driven by an attempt to protect women from worse personal and financial outcomes. Those might include financial hardship, restricted ability to attain a higher education and move up the socio-economic ladder, as well as overall poorer health care for women reliant on clinics for preventative care. All of this would affect the state of the workforce, economic output and increase the need for government support, economists say.

"This decision will cause immediate economic pain in 26 states where abortion bans are most likely and where people already face lower wages, less worker power, and limited access to health care," said Heidi Shierholz, president of the Economic Policy Institute, in a statement released Friday. "The fall of Roe will be an additional economic barricade."

In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last month, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that restricting women's reproductive rights would have "very damaging effects on the economy."
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The economic consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade will be enormous, experts warn (Original Post) dalton99a Jun 2022 OP
Women will go back to being dependent upon men for financial support. Irish_Dem Jun 2022 #1
This!👆 SheltieLover Jun 2022 #4
Exactly. It's the whole fucking point. "Put" us where we "belong" onecaliberal Jun 2022 #7
The GOP doesn't care about abortion. This is about control and putting women in their place. Irish_Dem Jun 2022 #9
It's true and the thought of it makes me nauseous. Diamond_Dog Jun 2022 #12
Back to the old days. When women did not have financial freedom. Irish_Dem Jun 2022 #13
How are any women stupid enough to not see this? Diamond_Dog Jun 2022 #14
Some of the younger people do not understand what this means. Irish_Dem Jun 2022 #16
Sad but true. Diamond_Dog Jun 2022 #18
I hope so too. Irish_Dem Jun 2022 #19
Religion ate their brains Brenda Jun 2022 #21
I don't think it will change much. Groundhawg Jun 2022 #2
I was alive when abortions were illegal. Many women, especially teenagers cannot afford to travel. Irish_Dem Jun 2022 #6
Burning the "socio-economic ladder" The Unmitigated Gall Jun 2022 #3
The culture of these states is based on the legacy of slavery DBoon Jun 2022 #5
White male superiority. They know best for women who are too stupid to make good decisions. Irish_Dem Jun 2022 #8
K&R. Cruelty is the point. Economic slavery of women is the point. bronxiteforever Jun 2022 #10
There will be 4 women on the Supreme Court. ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2022 #11
Thanks for a little light on a dark day! bronxiteforever Jun 2022 #15
Thanks for a little light on a dark day! bronxiteforever Jun 2022 #17
K&R Solly Mack Jun 2022 #20

Irish_Dem

(45,640 posts)
1. Women will go back to being dependent upon men for financial support.
Fri Jun 24, 2022, 07:38 PM
Jun 2022

Their earning power will decrease.

Women pregnant against their will cannot attend college, get high paying jobs, etc.

Irish_Dem

(45,640 posts)
9. The GOP doesn't care about abortion. This is about control and putting women in their place.
Fri Jun 24, 2022, 07:50 PM
Jun 2022

They now have half the population subjugated to white males.
Next up LGBT.

Irish_Dem

(45,640 posts)
13. Back to the old days. When women did not have financial freedom.
Fri Jun 24, 2022, 08:38 PM
Jun 2022

If women are pregnant against their will, no college, no good jobs, etc.

It is sickening.

Diamond_Dog

(31,663 posts)
14. How are any women stupid enough to not see this?
Fri Jun 24, 2022, 08:47 PM
Jun 2022

How can any woman support this bullshit? How can any woman be a Republican?

It’s not like before all this, anyone was forced to have an abortion. If you didn’t believe in it, then no one was making you do it. Now we are forced to live under Christofascist rule for everyone. I just don’t understand the cruelty.

Irish_Dem

(45,640 posts)
16. Some of the younger people do not understand what this means.
Fri Jun 24, 2022, 08:56 PM
Jun 2022

They have always had reproductive control so they cannot wrap their heads around all of this.

The point is the cruelty. Most of the GOP do not care about abortion. It is about control, subjugating and putting women in their place.

Creating a docile, compliant populace which feels helpless to change things.
Next up LGBTQ.

Brenda

(1,004 posts)
21. Religion ate their brains
Sat Jun 25, 2022, 07:12 AM
Jun 2022

The young women who are "pro-life" have been brainwashed into believing there is a baby in there at conception.

Opiate of the masses and all.

Groundhawg

(517 posts)
2. I don't think it will change much.
Fri Jun 24, 2022, 07:42 PM
Jun 2022

People will still be able to travel to get one, many will be paid for by decent companies. Traveling, motels, might help the economy.

Irish_Dem

(45,640 posts)
6. I was alive when abortions were illegal. Many women, especially teenagers cannot afford to travel.
Fri Jun 24, 2022, 07:47 PM
Jun 2022

They have no money for gas, lodging, etc.

This is a game changer.

I know the younger generation or males have no idea what this means.

DBoon

(22,288 posts)
5. The culture of these states is based on the legacy of slavery
Fri Jun 24, 2022, 07:47 PM
Jun 2022

Lower classes must work unceasingly for the barest minimal compensation, and should have no control over their destiny.

Irish_Dem

(45,640 posts)
8. White male superiority. They know best for women who are too stupid to make good decisions.
Fri Jun 24, 2022, 07:48 PM
Jun 2022

And women should not go to college or get good jobs any way.

bronxiteforever

(9,287 posts)
10. K&R. Cruelty is the point. Economic slavery of women is the point.
Fri Jun 24, 2022, 07:57 PM
Jun 2022

The Supreme Court opened a gaping wound in the economy and the body politic.

ProudMNDemocrat

(16,485 posts)
11. There will be 4 women on the Supreme Court.
Fri Jun 24, 2022, 08:22 PM
Jun 2022

The 4th one is married with a White husband.

That should make Ole Clarence squirm just a tad. Snd she is a far superior lawyer as well.

We need to hope Joe gets to nominate another one.

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