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gordonv t1_j9i9ofw wrote

Reply to comment by kittyglitther in More than 6 in 10 New Jerseyans describe themselves as pro-choice on the issue of abortion, a number that has increased over the past decade. Monmouth University Poll finds that three-fourths of state residents support maintaining legal access to abortion, either with or without some limitations by rollotomasi07071

I think it's more like we look at our books and realize giving our children the kind of life they need to succeed has become harder, more expensive, and less attainable.

Essentially what happened with Japan. We're having so much trouble keeping our own heads above water, we can't make those important life markers in a financial sense. Affording young adult life, an apartment, a house, marriage, basic health coverage, or school.

If we can't afford that, then why would we torture kids by forcing them to live a life without enough resources.

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kittyglitther t1_j9iyt09 wrote

100%, and it drives me crazy when people pretend abortion isn't an economic issue. It both influences it and is influenced by it.

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gordonv t1_j9k6tkt wrote

Agreed. There are people who think it's crazy to start saving up to have a child years before having a child or even having a partner. There is this dangerously naïve belief that our economy and society are OK right now for raising kids.

Maybe it's not apparent for people who grew up with plenty. Or those who can afford it. But for us that grew up without, it was painfully clear that life is hard without proper financial support.

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