'Very high class issue': Internet divided as 'The View' hosts discuss Republicans' response and clinic halts amid Alabama IVF ruling

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court declaring frozen embryos as children has sparked widespread controversy and led to nearly half of in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinics in the state halting their IVF treatments.

The debate has reached a national level, drawing reactions from politicians, media, and the public. In a recent segment on 'The View,' the hosts discussed the GOP commentary on the IVF controversy, and the reactions have been nothing short of intense.

Republicans' mixed responses

The hosts on 'The View'  played clips of various Republicans expressing their views on the Alabama Supreme Court ruling. While some expressed support for IVF and the need to protect embryos, others acknowledged the consequences and called for changes in the Alabama law.

Notably, Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville's comments on IVF left many questioning if he fully understood the implications of the ruling.

"Yeah, I was all for it. We need to have more kids. We need to have an opportunity to do that. And I thought this was the right thing to do."

Republicans and family formation

The hosts on 'The View' raised the point that the Republican Party's stance on IVF seems contradictory. While Republicans are often associated with pro-life positions, the controversy surrounding IVF in Alabama suggests a potential conflict within the party.

Some argue that being pro-life should also mean being pro-IVF, as the medical procedure often aids those struggling with infertility.

"I think the court correctly assessed the law, but I believe the Alabama law needs to change because the Republican Party cannot be the party against family formation. Pro-life means being pro-IVF."

Unveiling the unspoken motivations

The hosts delved into the possible motivations behind the GOP's stance on IVF, suggesting a connection to demographic shifts.

"Multicultural Americans are going to become the majority population by 2050. By 2050, Hispanic Americans are expected to have the most population growth and increase of 6%, while the white population is expected to decrease by about 11%," said host Sunny Hostin.

However, host Sara said, "I don't see this as a race issue. What I see is until it affects them, they don't care. So, the most disenfranchised among us, the poorest among us, need to be able to family plan."

Republicans and the impact on poor and disenfranchised

The discussion on 'The View' emphasized the potential repercussions of restricting IVF services, particularly in marginalized communities.

The hosts argued that until such policies directly affect those with more influence and resources, there may be a lack of concern for the impact on the poorest and most vulnerable individuals seeking fertility treatments.

Divergent Views on Embryo Status

The conversation on 'The View' also revealed divergent opinions on the status of embryos. Some hosts supported the belief that an embryo is a baby, while others emphasized the importance of using scientific terms and maintaining a separation between personal beliefs and legal decisions.

"An embryo is the beginning of human life. I went through IVF. I believe that an embryo is a baby," said Sunny.

"We talked about how egregious a six-week ban was. A fertilized embryo is three to five days old. It is not alive outside of a uterus. It has no organs. It is not a life yet. It is not viable until it's 24 weeks", host Sara said.

Social media reacts

Reactions on social media provide a snapshot of the diverse perspectives surrounding the IVF controversy discussed on 'The View.'

One user wrote, "This is a very high-class issue but maybe it will motivate more wealthy people to protect women’s healthcare in this country."

Another added, "@sarahaines very well said in the first segment. I could see that you had steam coming out your ears."

One user wrote, "@sunny is wrong and she’s wrong because she is unable to look pass her personal experiences to see how this negatively affects women as a whole. I agree with Anna."

One replied, "Sara and Anna are 100% correct. Sunny sorry you're personal experience is not what the law should be. Embryos are not children. Period."

"Interesting comment from Sunny- doesnt support abortion per her ‘religion’ but is FOR and had IVF which is also WRONG per her ‘religion’ see how people pick and choose when it is something THEY want? You either follow ur religion or you dont #hypocrite," one wrote.

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