Trust issues were openly aired on Thursday’s episode of ABC’s The View, with all eyes on the Supreme Court and its recent decision: not to restrict access to the abortion drug Mifepristone. Fiery co-host Joy Behar led the skepticism: “I don’t trust it. But I don’t trust them!”
Sunny Hostin, in contrast, confessed that the decision had renewed her faith in the court to an extent. The gist of her argument? Not everyone can drag their case in front of the Supreme Court. She looked to Justice Clarence Thomas, commending that this was consistent with the legal standards and their standpoint remained unswerving.
However, Ana Navarro made no bones about her doubts, sardonically commenting on Mrs. Alito’s flag of the day. That, as one could guess, had the audience in splits.
Behar’s distrust towards the Supreme Court ran so deep that even the unanimous decision to allow access to the abortion drug did little to ease her. With Trump’s potential return looming, she warned against banking too much on the court.
Sarah Haines added a much-needed sense of balance. Judges, she reminded everyone, must prove their arguments. They can’t just base their decisions on personal beliefs. This ruling emphasized that their decisions aren’t simply plucked out of thin air, but are bound by the rule of law.
But for Behar, these assurances mattered little. Her hackles were up and the repeated refrain of her mistrust infused the studio with unease. Even the reassurances of Hostin fell flat before her unwavering doubt.
Meanwhile, Navarro could not help but sympathize with Behar’s skepticism. Pointing out that the majority of Americans were in the same boat, mistrusting the Supreme Court, and underlining the unfortunate implications that held for society.
Yet when Hostin queried whether this particular case decision gave Behar any comfort, she let her guard down and opened up on her disquiet with the religious right. Criticising their dogmatically staunch viewpoints, she warned women to remain alert for any potential changes in the status quo, likening it to a domestic servitude where women are forced to endure unwanted pregnancies. Navarro piggybacked off her statement, sending out a rallying cry for women to vote.
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In conclusion, while this recent court ruling has stoked the fires within some, it has brought respite and relief to others. Perspectives deviate, allegiances differ, and trust becomes the casualty in the crossfire of opinions. All that can be done is to remain vigilant and make our voices heard when it matters most – at the ballot box.
