The War on Biden and the War on the West

State Movements

The shifting landscape of abortion laws in the United States post-Roe v. Wade is a focal point of discussion. Ben Shapiro highlights the potential for state-level movements to push for more restrictive abortion laws, especially in purple states like Florida, where a gradual reduction in abortion access is expected 1. He emphasizes the importance of mobilizing efforts in these states, as the future of abortion laws will largely depend on state legislation rather than federal action.

With Roe presumably being overturned soon, what is the next battleground in the fight for life? Do we have to mobilize movements in each state, or is there still a federal argument to be had?

In states like Mississippi and Illinois, the direction is more predictable, with Mississippi likely to adopt pro-life stances and Illinois leaning towards pro-choice policies 1.

   

IVF Ethics

The ethical considerations surrounding IVF from a pro-life perspective are complex. Ben Shapiro argues that IVF should only involve fertilizing the number of embryos one is willing to carry to term, to avoid discarding embryos, which he equates to abortion 2. This approach, while more costly, aligns with pro-life values by protecting potential human life.

If you're going to use IVF, you should only fertilize the number of embryos that you are willing to carry to term.

He acknowledges that some religious sects, like certain branches of Orthodox Judaism, permit IVF under specific conditions, highlighting the nuanced views within the pro-life community 2.

   

Policy Exceptions

Pro-life policy exceptions, particularly concerning the health of the mother, are a contentious issue. Ben Shapiro discusses the rare circumstances where abortion might be considered permissible to save the mother's life, a stance widely accepted in pro-life circles 3. He notes that such cases are extremely rare, but when they occur, preserving the mother's life is prioritized.

The general pro life position has always been that you preserve the life of the mother if you have to preserve the life of the mother by killing the baby.

This perspective is shared by many major religions, reflecting a broader consensus on this specific exception within the pro-life framework 3.