As an old, white male, I am unaffected by the recent decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court and Red State Courts. But I do wonder how young women are responding to these rulings.
Are they willing to attend college, start a family or accept a new job in a State that outlaws abortion, restricts care in obstetrical emergencies and might soon eliminate access to birth control? Just this week, Alabama has ruled that embryos are children, thereby complicating infertility management. Have young women thought about these risks before making their commitments?
Of course, wealthy women can generally travel to Blue States to receive their care though emergency obstetrical intervention does not afford time for such an option. Furthermore, one wonders why corporations choose to locate in Red States, thereby condoning inadequate care for their female employees. Perhaps we will witness the political response to my questions in the 2024 Election.
