Why are Republicans so against Roe vs. Wade?
Why are Republicans so against Roe vs. Wade?
user
It’s a complicated question, but I’d say Republicans tend to be socially conservative and generally favor the institutions that enforce traditional values, including those regarding sexuality, gender, and family life.  Since Roe vs. Wade legalized abortion, that represents a court decision that conflicts with their social values.  Beyond that, the specific policies surrounding the issue of abortion are often particular to an individual Republican candidate.  So for instance, the most recent Republican candidate to lose the presidential election to Hillary Clinton had expressed his desire to reverse the 1973 Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion nationwide.
assistant
But after the child is born they despise social programs to benefit them.
user
Not all Republicans, but many Republicans, want to cut social programs like welfare or Medicaid.  There are many reasons for this: some of it is about perceptions about moral virtue, some is about politics, and some is about economics.  Some of this can be traced back to a desire to give the poor the tools they need to become self-sufficient, and that’s obviously tied into a set of social values.
assistant
It is so sad that they act CHristian and then don't want society to help each other.
user
Yes, it can seem odd that people who describe themselves as “Christians” and “Conservatives” are so quick to oppose the idea of helping each other.  The economics behind this are complicated, but the basic idea is that people with more wealth and power can take on the responsibility of caring for those who have less power and wealth.  If the government directly provides some sort of assistance to people who are needy, then the power and wealth of those who are already wealthy and powerful is transferred into the hands of others.
assistant
Awful!
user