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Max Ernst wrote on Aug 21, 2007 11:20 AM:

" Yes. Let's defund Planned Parenthood, because you don't like a procedure that generates less than 10% of their business. Let's stop them from spreading the "perverted ideology" that all people should have access to reproductive health care so that they can make informed fact based responsible choices about when and whether to become parents, regardless of their income. How dare my tax dollars be used to provide Pap smears to poor women, or even worse, birth control pills to prevent unplanned pregancy. If they can't afford contraception, they should cross their legs. Hussies! Sarcasm off. "

Ray wrote on Aug 20, 2007 3:17 PM:

" It is irresponsible to imply that tax dollars fund wholesale abortion at Planned Parenthood or anywhere else. PP receives two types of federal funding: Title X, which specifically funds family planning (preventing abortions, not paying for them!); and Medicaid which, in addition to family planning and reproductive health care (think pap smears) funds abortions only in cases of rape, incest, or endangerment of the mother's life, per the Hyde amendment. Would you really deny low income women in these situations access to an abortion? "

Chris wrote on Aug 19, 2007 2:44 PM:

" ""As for those arguing about PP educating people about birth control and sex ed. I thought that is what public school is for... Don't give me the education arguement. It rings hollow. "" To the Uneducated, What country do you live in? Evidently not America. Do you have children in a Public School, ask them! Mr. Prez Bush has decreed 'Abstinence Only' is the best way to go and to be taught in public and religious institutions. SEX is once again a dirty word and should not be spoken in public, especially Schools that our children attend in America. We all have seen how the War on Drugs has been won with just a simple, Just Say No! What a laugh! Is this what the Pro-Lifers purport to win the battle against, Heaven Forbid!, SEX?! Just Say No! Gotta love these Pro-Lifers/ Right-Winger Dreamers/ Sanctomonius Bible Thumpers! The aforementioned need to educate themselves about the human body, natural human desires, natural human urges and the scientifically appropriate ways to guard against untimely pregnancies. SEX is here to stay Folks, whether you like it or not! "

Chris wrote on Aug 19, 2007 2:03 PM:

" """We lost an entire generation through "legal" abortion.""" Taxpayer....... do you have a credible source that lists the credible researched stats/numbers for your above 'factoid'?? A Generation?? And no one has missed them??? "

Tax payer funded abortions wrote on Aug 19, 2007 8:39 AM:

" If that's not a moral I don't know what is. We lost an entire generation through "legal" abortion. Want to know why we have a worker shortage? Want to know why the list of families that want to adopt continues to grow? "

Chris wrote on Aug 19, 2007 3:19 AM:

" ""adoptions are not funded at all; except by private donations."" That is an out and out lie!! Our Fed and State govts are funding adoption to adoptive parents, with taxpayer $$$$, is called the Adoption Tax Credit, to the tune of $10,000+ per adopted kid! Not to mention the states kicking in as well with other adoption subsidies, again courtesy of the taxpayer and employer benefits as well. Is amazing to me how uninformed so many people are. Educate one's self firstly, then speak. Spewing untruths only makes one look...well..uneducated!! "

Sexually Deprived wrote on Aug 19, 2007 3:09 AM:

" Josh says..""If they don't have sex, this wouldn't be an issue. "" Well I strongly suspect this would be a MAJOR ISSUE for most heterosexual men that like having sex, within or without marriage! If all women stopped having sex, Mr. Josh...what do you recommend in place of??? Inquiring minds would like to know! "

Chris wrote on Aug 19, 2007 2:59 AM:

" Think someone mentioned 'adoption'. PP is 'forced' to offer info about adoption as well if they want any government funds. Bush decreed this! Sooo...PP offers more than than one 'option' to pg women. Education about one's body is the key..and humans will keep having sex, whether some like that idea or not! Afterall, without SEX none of us would be hear writing, nor do I believe that we were all 'planned' either. "

This is crazy... wrote on Aug 18, 2007 9:20 PM:

" The organizations mentioned provide many good services; one negative (if you feel abortion is negative) does not make them all bad. Opinions should be respected, but forced upon others. If you don't believe in abortion, don't have one. If you call yourself pro-life, great, but you don't get to pick and choose when it applies and when it does not; a life is a life is a life. I am pro-choice, but would not likely have an abortion. With that said, I want the right to make the decision for myself after careful consideration. Unfortunately, there are women who do have abortions with little thought about it, but I personally know women who chose this option after agonizing about it. It was the right choice for them and their situations; it did not affect me, so I do not get to pass judgment. So have your opinions, but make sure they are educated opinions if you voice them, and stop passing judgment on others; live your own life and you'll find it's much more rewarding and less stressful than trying to live the lives of others. "

from 'OK' wrote on Aug 18, 2007 5:11 PM:

" Oh no! I was being sarcastic about someone else's suggestion about women controlling reproduction by not having sex! I think that is the most ridculous, uneducated comment ever....maybe all women should stop having sex and men can take care of each other!! HA HA HA "

to MRS. wrote on Aug 18, 2007 4:18 PM:

" I mean, god forbid a girl knows how to put on a condom. And I sincerely doubt that the Girl Scouts encourages lesbian sex as a way to avoid pregnancy. I could see promoting mast**bation to sooth the urges, but promoting of lesbian sex seems like something out of Penthouse letters. "

to To Josh wrote on Aug 18, 2007 4:15 PM:

" I get the feeling that Josh is a virgin... "

to bn wrote on Aug 18, 2007 4:15 PM:

" You go to prison if you refuse to pay your taxes. Duh. "

To Josh wrote on Aug 18, 2007 3:14 PM:

" You ask, Why did the woman choose to have sex when she knew pregnancy was a possibility? Because it's fun, of course. Were you born yesterday? "

re:to whew wrote on Aug 18, 2007 2:53 PM:

" Ummm, I know no doctors that would perform an abortion with a coat hanger. They would just set up shop after hours or camouflage the appt as something else when it gets billed to insurance. You don't think some health providers already bill insurance for different things than what is actually done? You are naive if you think banning abortion in the US will stop people from having one. And to state that women who would try to make themselves abort are more likely to commit suicide...? Where are you getting your facts and statistics? Maybe we should just ban doctors, period! "

I'd rather wrote on Aug 18, 2007 2:10 PM:

" end funding the Iraq War. It would cut my taxes down 25%. "

MRS. wrote on Aug 18, 2007 1:40 PM:

" PP is the reason I don't support the girl scouts. In a large city in a different stste PP goes to girl scout meetings and instructs very young girls on how to put a condom on a banana and implies Homosexuality is a safe and normal way to protect against unwanted pregnancy. They have lolipop condoms. They say they are trying to attract teens but google it, they are geared to attract very young children. "

UMMM Sue wrote on Aug 18, 2007 1:39 PM:

" they are only killing your children if you go there... "

Re:None of you actually know wrote on Aug 18, 2007 1:11 PM:

" Are you claiming that Planned Parenthood is "neutral" when it comes to providing information about abortions and alternatives to abortion? Since abortion services is probably their highest gross margin product offering, I highly doubt they are going to persuade any woman in their offices to go to an adoption agency. I am listening to the arguments from both sides of this debate, but I am not naive either. "

None of you actually know wrote on Aug 18, 2007 11:46 AM:

" None of you realize that PP gets most of their money from contraceptive sales. And by the way, abortion is only a small part of their services though the most controversial. I suggest that before anyone gets on their high horse about things they only assume because they don't know first hand, find out the facts first. PP does not make people have abortions! A pregnant woman is counseled on ALL of her options which is what makes PP different than anti-choice groups that leave out the unpleasant ones. They have a plethora of resources to direct women AND MEN to agencies and information to help them. Also, and this is may surprise you, there is not a comprehensive sex education course offered in school. The sex ed you are familiar with is at the least substandard but PP is trying to change this. Sue, keep your uneducated opinion to yourself! "

Pete wrote on Aug 18, 2007 11:44 AM:

" It's a shame to know that people would kill an innocent baby out of their own selfishness. Sick. It's also a shame to realize how ignorant people are to keep supporting Planned Parenthood...you have to be a real sucker if you think they are just a non-profit out there to help people. Why don't you read the NAZI rants of their founder, Margaret Sanger? "

to "To MJ" wrote on Aug 18, 2007 9:14 AM:

" I love the creativity. Bringing State Farm bashing into the abortion debate takes some talent, but it's certainly not a surprise. BTW, I think it's interesting the same people who want tax funded abortions are the same ones who scream bloody murder at tax funded religious teachings. Speaking of murder, abortion is just that. "

Krusty Krab wrote on Aug 18, 2007 9:01 AM:

" What "smells here" as the author says, isn't the profit. What smells is the murder. "

No Taxes for Killing wrote on Aug 18, 2007 8:50 AM:

" Can't wait to read the letter from Ms. Mortensen denouncing the nearly half trillion dollars spent to kill perhaps hundreds of thousands of Iraqis (real children, and not just fetuses). "

Waste wrote on Aug 18, 2007 8:33 AM:

" Our government has wasted hundreds of BILLIONS of dollars on a murderous war and Sue is concerned about $55 million? "

bn wrote on Aug 18, 2007 7:21 AM:

" to: to mj, so why don't you quit paying federal taxes if you are so against the use of your money for the slaughter of innocent human beings? "

to whew wrote on Aug 18, 2007 7:18 AM:

" People still die of abortions (and I am speaking of the mother now) despite removal of the coathangers. And if you would kill a baby with a coat hanger you would probably kill yourself if upset enough anyway. Think about it. And a doctor who would use a coathanger is equal to the people selling drugs. You will always have this element in society. Why make it easy for THEM. "

question wrote on Aug 18, 2007 7:16 AM:

" When you were in your mother's womb as I assume you were unless you are a space alien or were hatched, was it your mothers body that you were part of. Are you still part of your mother? Or did you somehow get detached or was never attached. You had a feeding tube if I recall and were in an incubator of sorts. To me it is not about the body it is about irresponsibility and lack of control over your actions. "

hmmh wrote on Aug 18, 2007 7:14 AM:

" I think some of this excess should be used for free sterilization of anyone who has had over 2 or 3 kids and is in the welfare system. I know of someone who wanted to stop at 3 but had at least 2 more and at least that many abortions. Our money would have been better spent in the sterilization of them and not the killing of 2 babies and the entrance into life of these babies who are handicapped from the getgo by the mother's lifestyles. They just don't seem to stop having the babies no matter how many they have. "

To MJ: wrote on Aug 18, 2007 12:33 AM:

" You're totally right. If the United Way funded Planned Parenthood, then there would be no need for Big Brothers Big Sisters. And without BBBS there would be no way for State Farmer's to unload their guilt by donating $7.25 at Christmas time. See? It's the circle of life... "

Completely Disagree wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:04 PM:

" Keep Planned Parenthood -- do away with others telling you what you can do to your own body -- it is an individual's choice! "

Whatever! wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:41 PM:

" Planned Parenthood provides great service for other health services and education. If more people would use what they offer they wouldn't need abortions! Also, I feel so sorry for all of the unwanted children that are abused all of their lives. Besides writing your complaints here why don't you get out and help them :) "

re: not for profit wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:15 PM:

" I think it still looks bad for a so-called "not for profit" organization to be taking in such a large "surplus of revenue." And, the suspicion is great that much of this "excess" revenue comes from the abortion business. What a gruesome way to make money. "

Whew! wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:00 PM:

" I was reading the anti-abortion comments and comments about how women should abstain from sex if they don't want to get pregnant (by the ever enlightened "Josh") and felt my blood pressure skyrocketing. Then I realized that I was also reading a ton of comments from like-minded people that want to know where all these unwanted kids are going to go if abortions are made illegal, and I suddenly felt better about living in B-N because I realized I'm not alone in my amazement at the lack of common sense displayed by some. If you make abortion illegal, do you pious people honestly believe there won't be doctors that still perform them, or women that won't go back to using a wire hanger? And let's not forget the burden on society for all these unwanted kids. If you're such a good Christian as some of these people seem to claim (since they bring God into it), you should have no trouble doing your Christian duty of helping support all the extra babies, should you? Isn't that what Christianity espouses: helping others less fortunate than yourselves? "

to MJ wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:53 PM:

" How can Planned Parenthood be getting "almost nothing" from United Way when UW "pulled the plug" 20 years ago? What are the true facts? If Planned Parenthood gets ANYTHING from United Way I still wouldn't give UW a red cent, for fear it would be used to slaughter an innocent human being. Can someone else confirm that United Way does not support Planned Parenthood locally? If they don't then I commend them (and stand corrected). "

Josh wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:28 PM:

" BN-CYNIC, good solutions. Have another question for you? You state that "a pro-lifer would force a woman to carry a child to term who does not want it" Why did the woman choose to have sex, when she knew pregnancy was a possibility? All Pro-Lifers do is stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves-the unborn life inside. By the way, science can't definitely prove when life starts. Also, pro-choicers seem to ignore the fact that the woman makes the choice in the first place, rapes and incest not withstanding. "

MJ to "100% agreement" wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:00 PM:

" On the contrary, locally at least, PP gets almost NO funding from United Way. United Way pulled the plug on them 20 years ago. And I don't contribute to United Way precisely because they DON'T support Planned Parenthood. I find it interesting that a lot of United Way agencies would have a lot less to do if there were a fewer unwanted children born into this world. United Way's closed-mindedness helps to perpetuate the cycle of poverty and ignorance. "

MJ to "100% agreement" wrote on Aug 17, 2007 7:33 PM:

In the Know wrote on Aug 17, 2007 5:53 PM:

" Sue -- your definition of a "not-for-profit" organization is wrong. A not-for-profit, or non-profit organization is defined as "An incorporated organization which exists for educational or charitable reasons, and from which its shareholders or trustees do not benefit financially." You've made the erroneous assumption that NFPs are designed to spend all their money, and that's wrong. Having money left over while accomplishing their goals is good stewardship of finances. "

To OK OK wrote on Aug 17, 2007 5:29 PM:

" So, as a man (which you obviously are), you want "your woman" to carry your unwanted child to term. Then what? You were part of the problem because you made the baby by not using any protection yourself. If you create a pregnancy in spite of the woman not wanting one, then YOU pay the bills, take the child and raise it. But, oh no! That's not what you want. You want the woman to have your ill gotten baby and KEEP it too! "

How can you be for death penalty, against abortion? wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:54 PM:

" That's a simple question. Though, personally, I am divided on the subject of the death penalty, there really is no reason why a person can be against abortion, but for the death penalty. It's apples and oranges. What does an innocent unborn child have in common with a convicted murder (usually on death row because of "special circumstances")? The unborn has done nothing to warrant death, whereas a convicted person has squandered his opportunities. "

100% agreement wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:49 PM:

" But there's a better way to stop Planned Parenthood. They get most of their funding from United Way. I advocate donating, but only to charities that represent my values, and Planned Parenthood does not, so I do not donate to United Way. You could demand that United Way not give PP anything, but can you trust them to honor your wishes? "

ok ok wrote on Aug 17, 2007 3:05 PM:

" one, it is the womens body, but i believe that a man has every right to persuede the situation to the side of not having an abortion. So no the Femi-nazis will come after me. I also believe that an abortion should be legal so long as it is not too far along, this means yes we will lose a fetus, but should that fetus not also go to scientific research. God has nothing to do with this procedure, just like he has nothing to do with war, marrige, basketball games, or asking him not to catch you cheating on your wife. Think of us humans as an experiment, he got us to where we are, but he does not dictate our actions, he mearly watches. "

BN Cynic wrote on Aug 17, 2007 3:01 PM:

" "To BN Cynic", moralizing and worship is inappropriate for a science-based classroom discussion of sex. Teaching morals is the job of parents and churches. Think about it, who is to decide what morals would be taught in a school sex ed class? Would you agree with them? Would I agree with them? Morals are subjective. Science is not. The trouble with your "woman and her god" argument is that you are comparing apples and oranges. No pro-choicer is forcing a woman to have an abortion. On the other hand, a pro-lifer would force a woman to carry a child to term who does not want it. A pro-lifer is attempting to exert control over a complete stranger's life. We can argue whether or not a fetus is "alive", but a pro-choicer would frame that as "between a woman and her god." I would frame it as "none of your business." "

To BN Cynic wrote on Aug 17, 2007 2:43 PM:

" WHy do you want to insert "worship" in this discussion? I know. So you can argue that it, along with "moralizing" is inappropriate for the discussion. Funny how a decision to abort is between "a woman and her God," but when anti-abortion folks speak, God is to be removed from consideration. "

to To: All for it, Sue wrote on Aug 17, 2007 2:40 PM:

" OH NOES! TEH NUDITY! Its evil! Wait a sec, I thought that your god made naked bodies. So why is simple nudity evil? "

BN Cynic wrote on Aug 17, 2007 2:39 PM:

" "Josh", I support mandatory comprehensive sex ed in schools, meaning everything from anatomy, puberty, STDs, abortion, birth control, fetal development, safe haven laws, and adoption. I support a scientific, knowledge-based approach and would rather leave the moralizing and worship to churches. I support a reform of our adoption laws to actually encourage adopting American babies. Adoption costs too much money, more money than most middle class families can afford. I support universal availability of birth control. In other words, no matter who you are, where you are, what your age, income, or religious affiliation, you can get birth control priced appropriately for your means and appropriate for you. I am all for preventing abortion through prevention of unwanted pregancies. I am for preventing unwanted pregnanies through education, birth control, and about all, personal responsiblity. "

To: All for it, Sue wrote on Aug 17, 2007 2:02 PM:

" Your concept is twisted concerning people who believe in the sanctity of life. I agree with Sue and I agree with everything you said except defunding Medicare for the elderly and art classes, as long as theses classes exclude nude models... "

Peoria Native wrote on Aug 17, 2007 1:55 PM:

" Planned Parenthood didn't kill my kids. Did it kill yours? Mine are fine. How about yours? Worry about your own. The rest are none of your business. See how simple that is. "

To: assumptions wrote on Aug 17, 2007 1:38 PM:

" The government is constititutionally charged to "provide for the common defense" not birth control. "

Josh wrote on Aug 17, 2007 1:36 PM:

" To Sarah: Women already control their reproductive rights by making a choice to have sex or not. If they don't have sex, this wouldn't be an issue. Also, it's not about women's rights. That's just a camouflage used to deter people from the real issue, the life that is being murdered by the abortion procedure. The smokescreen is used so people won't see what the procedure is, and see that if it was used as a death penalty, it would be considered cruel and unusual punishment. Quit trying to confuse the issue. To BN-CYNIC: What are your solutions? I see you criticizing, but giving no other options. "

All for it, Sue wrote on Aug 17, 2007 1:14 PM:

" While we're at it let's cut taxpayer funding for gay rights parades and illegal immigrant benefits and silly a@# art classes for kids and medicare benefits for the elderly and anything that inconveniences morons like you. "

Herr Hitler wrote on Aug 17, 2007 12:43 PM:

" Ah, Planned Parentood! Founded by one of my fellow travellers, Margaret Sanger, who understood the importance of racial purity. It is gratifying to know that after all this time, they are still helping eradicate the poor and the inferior at the rate of 5,000 per day! My ovens would have a hard time keeping up! "

assumptions wrote on Aug 17, 2007 12:38 PM:

" Sue, you're making assumptions that your viewpoint on abortion and what constitutes a life is absolute and correct. That's your first mistake. Your second is what is done with money in not-for-profit company. They are only allowed to reinvest their money back into the company, they are audited by government agencies, and they need to have budgets (including individual salaries) approved by those agencies. Their "profit" is merely operational overhead that does not pay out extra to an owner or any other such entity. Also, had they not received the tax money, they would have been in deficit roughly $250 million dollars. Stop paying taxes for war too, I don't like my friends dying. "

Bloomington Resident wrote on Aug 17, 2007 12:16 PM:

" Sue, how many unwanted, unloved children are you willing to personally adopt to save from a life of neglect or abuse? You should probably get all your friends to take in a few also, because 264,943 children will be quite a handful... "

none of it makes sense wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:55 AM:

" how can one be against abortion but for the death penalty? likewise, how can one be against the death penalty and for abortion?! "

Jon wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:49 AM:

" I'd also vote for the first politician who campaigns around forcing these pro-lifers adopt one child for every $20,000 in annual household income. "

ok... wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:30 AM:

" 'women can control reproduction by refraining from having sex'! Man oh man, there are some nut cases with no education or class walking around among us! "

keep your nose in your business wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:29 AM:

" Are far as I know Sue no one is killling "your children", they are making a very personal choice for themselves. Until you are willing to pay, care love and raise each one of those 5000 babies a week I would suggest you mind your own business. "

to To Sarah in Bloomington wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:22 AM:

" There's that Christian dogma again... have you forgotten about birth control? You know, condoms, pills, patches, shots, etc. I know its not in your bible, but its out there!! Are you willing to help pay for those unwanted kids? No, since you oppose welfare and public assistance to those nasty single mothers. "

To: To Sarah in Bloomington wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:12 AM:

" I've chosen to have sex without becoming pregnant. WOW! The joys of birth control (which is provided by Planned Parenthood if needed). "

Will post about anything apparently wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:10 AM:

" Until we are willing to take care of all the children that are not already provided for (food, clothing, health care, supervision), we shouldn't knock any non-for-profit organization that is trying to make a positive difference in the world. Regardless of whether you believe in abortion or not, Planned Parenthood is not there just for abortion. It's also there for education - it helps educate teenagers and adults about birth control and parenting. Stop posting unless you know what Planned Parenthood is about! "

To Sarah in Bloomington wrote on Aug 17, 2007 10:57 AM:

" Women already can control reproduction by deciding whether or not to have sex. "

To get a grip wrote on Aug 17, 2007 10:57 AM:

" Abortion is not something I support. I would never consider it, but until there is unlimited funding for children's programs that provide necessary services to the kids who are abused and neglected by people who don't care for kids, i am forced to support abortion or atleast the option of getting the Plan B pill. Where is all this hoopla when kids are killed or abused by adults due to poor parental supervision?! Once a child is born, it is the parent's responsibility to provide the best possible care and if they don't, they should be stopped from having any more children. i speak as someone who didn't have the best childhood myself... "

war wrote on Aug 17, 2007 10:45 AM:

" I don't agree with the war in Iraq and all the people that have been killed in it. so end taxpayer support for that too.... "

to Get a Grip wrote on Aug 17, 2007 10:39 AM:

" Very few people are hugely pro-abortion. Most of us would rather see unwanted pregnancies prevented but when we try to educate, fundies get up in arms about how we're offending their god. When we try to provide free birth control, the fundies get up in arms about how we're offending their god. Its sick. I'd like to see abortions performed only in case of rape or incest and that the only women who get pregnant are those that want to be pregnant, but you fundies make it very hard to achieve that goal with your constant dogma and protesting. "

BN Cynic wrote on Aug 17, 2007 10:37 AM:

" "To BN Cynic and Others . . ." are you suggesting that comprehensive sex ed is available everywhere? Ignorance-only sex ed doesn't count. If young adolescents were properly educated, there'd be a lot less abortions since they'd know how to protect themselves and where to get birth control freely. Just because you are aware of sex and the consequences, don't assume that others do. We all know what assume is short for. As far as Government funding something you don't agree with, deal. Lobby your congressperson like everyone else. I have to monetarily support Bush's war, his faith-based initiatives, and corporate welfare for Ethanol farmers and I don't support those. "

Thanks Planned Parenthood wrote on Aug 17, 2007 10:36 AM:

" Thanks for being the last resort for lots of women. That has to be the toughest decision any woman could make. To the others - i'd like to stop using my tax payer money in killing innocent children in Iraq first! "

Get a Grip wrote on Aug 17, 2007 10:18 AM:

" Let's see. You support abortions but you're outraged at Michael Vick's dog fighting and dog torturing. You support abortion but it's a crime against humanity when when we torture and kill Islamic Fascists. But hey, it's just an unwanted fetus. So what if the baby is tortured and basically burned alive. So what if the baby's brain is sucked out on a late term abortion. It's just a fetus. You're probably not even grateful that your mother didn't share your opinion. I support the Pregnancy Resource Center where help is available, the truth is told, and the sanctity of life is precious. "

Sarah in Bloomington wrote on Aug 17, 2007 10:03 AM:

" Women's reproductive rights have been under attack for such a long time in human history. It doesn't surprise me that opponents point to such issues as bookkeeping to distract people from the true issue, which is that women should have the right to control their own reproduction. "

Who Gets The Money wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:49 AM:

" Without my consent my taxpayer money goes to Planned Parenthood to fund the Abortion Industry. Yet, clinics to inform pregnant women and girls about their unborn babies and adoption or keep baby adoptions are not funded at all; except by private donations. Planned Parenthood should be divested of taxpayer money. "

Sarcastro wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:44 AM:

" I'll support yanking funds for Planned Parenthood when you right-wingers support yanking tax-exempt status from your churches. "

To BN Cynic and Others . . . wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:03 AM:

" If you believe in abortions, why don't YOU donate to their cause. In the meantime, I don't want my tax money going to an organization that I don't believe in. Education about sex??? What a cop out! If this is the case, why do we still have abortions connected with teenage pregnancy? Quit finding excuses for a loss cause. "

To To Sue wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:02 AM:

" If you are "all for" using tax money for abortion then put your money where your moth is and send them some extra so MY tax dollars don't have to go to killing babies. As fo rthe people arguing fo rthe continuing of PP. That is fine with me. The point she is making is that tax money should not be used to fund abortions. As for those arguing about PP educating people about birth control and sex ed. I thought that is what public school is for... Don't give me the education arguement. It rings hollow. "

Atheist against abortion wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:00 AM:

" I agree. "

Agree with BN Cynic wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:48 AM:

" BN cynic said my thoughts exactly. PP provides a lot more services and education. There would be many more abortions if not for PP and the services they provide. I am glad my tax dollars are going to PP. "

Laughing Bones wrote on Aug 17, 2007 7:53 AM:

" Abortion is a good thing it keeps the population under control and keeps unwanted kids off the street and away from parents who won't love them anyway. It has casued the crime to drop in the years since it's been legalized. Nothing else come close. Read Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. numbers don't lie. Aren't they going home to see your God anyway??? "

MJ wrote on Aug 17, 2007 7:41 AM:

" $55 million, huh? Halliburton makes more than that every week in Iraq. Is your Life League making any statements about war, or is it just another group of right-wing hypocrites that only cares about babies and not about the already-born? "

Ridiculous wrote on Aug 17, 2007 7:02 AM:

" Sue you're full of it! Planned Parenthood also does A LOT more than perform abortions. They educate women and men on sexual health and how to prevent STDs and pregnancies. They also educate woman on how to care for the baby during term and after birth. As a personal choice I don't think I could ever have an abortion, but then, I've never been put in that position before. Sue, we can't stop funding for an organization that also does A LOT of good. As you don't agree with abortions, maybe you should protest PP and ask them to stop performing abortions. Stopping their funding could put their programs and future programs at risk. Therefore giving young men and women no where else to go for the sexual education so desperately needed in this day and age. Sue, I urge you to rethink your stance ... "

BN Cynic wrote on Aug 17, 2007 6:49 AM:

" Stop the Planned Parenthood funding and there will be even more abortions. Who do you think hands out all sorts of free birth control? The problem with abortion isn't Planned Parenthood. If they disappear, women with unwanted pregnancies would just turn to another source. The problem with abortion is people, like you, who oppose birth control, oppose comprehensive sex ed, and expect everyone to live by your backwards, ignorant, dogmatic version of your religion. Quit being part of the problem. "

LM wrote on Aug 17, 2007 5:57 AM:

" Yeah, but just think how much money the taxpayers will save when we won't have to dole out the welfare to the fetuses who were aborted. Undoubtedly many of them would go on to be the bloodsuckers of society when they became old enough to reproduce as well...PP is doing the taxpayers a favor. "

To Sue wrote on Aug 17, 2007 5:00 AM:

" I for one think Planned Parenthood provides many needed women's health care services besides abortion services. Also, abortion is a legal medical procedure. If tax dollars, as you say, are being used to help women get the health care that they need and choose I am all for using my tax dollars in that fashion. I would much rather use those dollars for women's health than an unjust and illegal war. "

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