The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 786 - Three Cheers For Abortion!
May 22, 2019
The discussion dives into the left's evolving stance on abortion, celebrating it as a moral good while challenging traditional views. A rally showcases personal abortion stories, revealing intense support and concerns about messaging for young people. The podcast critiques shifting political positions on abortion funding within the Democratic Party. Tensions around impeachment within the party are humorously analyzed, highlighting the disconnect between political elites and everyday Americans grappling with issues like homelessness.
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Shifting Abortion Narrative
- The Left has shifted from "safe, legal, and rare" to "good, plentiful, and happy" regarding abortion.
- They now frame abortion as a moral good, not a necessary evil.
Allred's "Women's Vietnam"
- Gloria Allred compared pre-Roe America to "women's Vietnam," claiming more women died from illegal abortions than men in Vietnam.
- Shapiro disputes this with CDC data showing illegal abortion deaths were in the hundreds, not tens of thousands.
Abortion and Workforce
- The claim that legalizing abortion significantly increased women's workforce participation is false.
- Data shows steady growth in female workforce participation before Roe v. Wade, with a slowdown afterward.
