Talented writer so this is a good read. I'd have to say nobody's life matters to fed courts except that of the wealthy. This is what we get for 8 years of Jr, blocking Obama while Mitch filled Judge seats, and 4 years of 45.
I liked the article. To the varied explanations it suggests, add critical path analysis.
Men make women pregnant; women give birth. Women are on the critical path.
The GOP, in taking reproductive decisions away from women, is increasing the earth’s population.