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Originally Posted by aceventura3
I know to some the above appears to be some random bits of information, but to me it begs the question. Is continued investment in Planned Parenthood the best use of government dollars? My gut tells me it is not.
I find compelling, the argument that Planned Parenthood's approach of tolerance with no questions asked is actually more harmful to society than it is helpful. At the extreme, the thought that a 40 year old man can drop off a 14 year old girl to get an abortion no questions asked, bothers me a lot. If funding continues at the very least they need to change some of their rules.
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Title X Family Planning Program, which the House Republicans are proposing to zero out, is not just funding for Planned Parenthood.'' It provides funding to clinics in an estimated 75 percent of the counties in the country and primarily serve those w/o health insurance.
The funds, which by federal law cannot be used for abortion, provide for breast and pelvic exams, cervical cancer screenings, contraceptives, family planning education and counseling, and STD and HIV testing for those who might not otherwise receive this type of care.
http://www.hhs.gov/opa/familyplanning/index.html
The stories of 40 year old men dropping off 14 year old girls for abortions with no questions asked, if in fact, it occurs at all, is a right wing smear attempt at Planned Parenthood to divert attention from the real services provided to those in need.
And yes, w/o these services, the costs to taxpayers down the road, are likely to be far higher...in the form of medicaid costs, welfare costs, etc.