The goal of the right is not to stop abortion but to demonize it, punish it and make it as difficult and traumatic as possible. All this it has accomplished fairly well, even without overturning Roe v. Wade.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote argues that the right‑wing goal regarding abortion is to vilify and make it painful, not to stop it, and that they have succeeded without overturning Roe v. Wade.
- In plain terms
- Right‑wing anti‑abortion efforts aim to punish and traumatize, not to end abortions.
- What can you take from it?
- Political tactics can focus on making a practice harder rather than banning it outright.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the ethical implications of making legal services deliberately painful?
- How does this strategy affect public opinion?
Another view
The claim assumes a uniform motive across all right‑wing actors, which may not hold true.
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