Special Episode: Human Rights

Triple threat leadership and the Roe vs Wade U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Episode Transcript

Jason Goldberg (00:00):
Good morning and welcome to a special episode of
the leaders perspective. I knowthat we're supposed to be bi
weekly, but there has beensomething weighing on my mind
that I need to share. In 1973,the Supreme Court ruled seven to
two, that unduly restrictivestate regulation of abortion is
unconstitutional. Yesterday, theSupreme Court now tilted with an

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extreme conservative majority,not reflecting the views of the
majority of Americans overturnthis ruling, creating a flood of
issues for every American andevery business leader. Why am I
taking the time to discuss this?
Because this podcast isdedicated to Triple Threat
leadership, and the court showeda disturbing lack of emotional
intelligence and decency withyesterday's decision. However,

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I'm not going to use thisplatform to bash the court or
our political system. Our threebranch system certainly has its
flaws, but it is also designedfor the people. According to a
Reuters Ipsos poll, 71% ofAmericans, including the
majorities of both parties saythat decisions about terminating

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a pregnancy should be left to awoman and her doctor, rather
than regulated by thegovernment. But that support is
not absolute. 26% of respondentspolled said abortion should be
legal in all cases, while 10%said it should be illegal in all
cases. 75% of women overall, and63% of Republican Women agreed

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with the statement thatdecisions about abortion should
be left to a woman and herdoctor. The court clearly does
not reflect the sentiment of thepopulation. The latest decision
now puts our privacy at stake.
Governments in states banningabortion may now attempt to

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subpoena search and locationhistory, texts and emails. This
is a frightening prospect. Andwhere does it end? The court has
enabled 21 states to banabortion 21 The effects of this
ruling will create medical,financial, psychological and

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sociological trauma for millionsof women and men over the years
to come. So what can we do? Riseup, speak up, act up. Be a
Triple Threat leader, be aleader of consequence. Leaders
of Amazon JP Morgan Chase DisneyMehta city group Goldman Sachs

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racquet, 10, and Dell and manymore, have already promised to
cover reproductive health careexpenses for employees in
affected states. That's amazing.
But we must do more. I encourageyou to vote your conscience.
While it will take years tochange the balance of power in
the Supreme Court. It can takefar less time to affect change

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at the legislative level. votefor candidates who will follow
the will of the people and tothe leaders of companies with
influence in impacted states. Iencourage you to take a hard
look at your presence in thosestates. I encourage you to take
a hard look at politicaldonations to the same
politicians who have encouragedthe elimination of these human

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rights. I don't care what genderyou are. These are human rights.
Use your influence to affectchange to reinstate rights. Gone
are the days when businesshealth care or academic leaders
stay silent on political issues.

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Rise up speak up. ACT UP. Thankyou for listening