20/20

I just saw the last half of a 20/20 story on women's paid family leave. The USA is one of four countries (Papua New Guinea and Lesotho are other examples) that do not offer government-funded paid leave for women. Iran and North Korea both have better benefits for their women.

The US argument seems to be that it would hurt our economy (argued by a woman, interestingly enough) and that it would be better if families took care of themselves and didn't have to ask the government for money. They should be saving for these times of need.

Another panel of women said that it would be seen as a defeat for women if they had to back down from competition from their male counterparts and ask for government help. They should just handle it.

Thoughts???