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How do you feel about the defunding of planned parenthood?

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msott | 1 year, 3 months ago
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The cost of funding planned parenthood is nothing compared to the cost of ignorance. Countless thousands have recieved information about sexuality from PP and it's work is needed now more than ever. The costs of education are proven to be minor, over and over again, and this is just another case of killing the messagenger without really understanding the costs in money and human suffering. It amazes me how we can be so shortsighted about all education and the outcomes when we cut it.

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albanian | 1 year, 3 months ago
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Although I expect the defunding to be blocked, what the effort to defund Planned Parenthood proves is that the Anti-Abortion so-called Right to Lifers are really religious fanatics trying to fight against all contraception and all sex education because of their own short sighted and twisted dogmas. This has been pretty obvious all along; but, any skeptics should be convinced now.

As for budget reduction claims, Planned Parenthood has always provided a huge return in terms of tax dollars saved on public welfare and health and criminal justice system costs.

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kenroar | 1 year, 3 months ago
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Speaking as a libertarian, the funding of non-profits, especially if they are controversial, have no business in government. Supporters of Planned Parenthood are free to donate to the cause and replace government funding. Because of the tremendous government debt, government must reduce their budget and make deep cuts to all areas. Only areas as designated by the constitution should be funded by the government. Traditionally, a small federal government has promoted prosperity in the U.S. Before government became a hug entity and began creating entitlements, our country was the richest in the world. Even our poor were richer than most the middle class in the rest of the world. The past few years, the middle class has been on the decrease, while the poor have increased (Two million more in this past year alone) Even if Planned Parenthood did not promote abortions, they should not receive preferential treatment and have to get donations like the rest of non-profit organizations.

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msott | 1 year, 3 months ago Report

What middle-class?

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kenroar | 1 year, 3 months ago Report

The middle class is still around. I consider myself as part of this group, along with my neighbors. However, we are a shrinking class. I know many who have lost their jobs. Some have been out of work for 2 years or more and have given up. If the government keeps the status quo, the only people in this country will be the rich elite and the poor who are dependent on the government. There are many in the government who want it this way.

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tinksmagic | 1 year, 3 months ago
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I guess the economy has to dictate to organizations as well, no one is secure. While Planned Parenthood is a fantastic organization and it has helped thousands of people across the board, I can understand why it is no longer a priority. Schools teach now of safe sex practices and the same information provided by PP is widely found via the Internet.
Young adults today aren't as embarrassed to go into a pharmacy and purchase condoms and education and knowledge has decreased the need for a local organization to provide support.
I will hate to see PP leave and many will lose their jobs, but if the government were able to support funding it would be nice to see it continue. PP can always host bake sales like school organizations if they want to continue to provide services. I really do not feel there will be an increase in pregnancies if this organization closes.

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msott | 1 year, 3 months ago Report

The birth rate of the world is out of control. The poorest econnomies are popping out puppies like there is no tomorrow. Come to think of it, if they continue at present levels, our planet will not be able to support everyone, so there will be no tomorrow. Wrap that rascal!

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robinsa | 1 year, 3 months ago
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I think it is a bad mistake. I feel like it is punishing women who need these services but can not afford them.

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