The economy is more important, so we must continue using fossil fuels.
The economy is more important, so we must stop wearing masks and tracking deaths from the pandemic.
The economy is more important, so we must continue degrading the environment.
The economy is more important, so we cannot stop doing business with murderous dictators.
The economy is more important, so we cannot prioritize human rights.
The economy is more important, so we cannot spend more on schools, hospitals, and low-income housing.
And so on.