Using the "women's rights" argument to justify the actions of Planned Parenthood

By Guest Column Cristine A. White —— Bio and Archives July 31, 2015

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As a woman who lived the sexual revolution and the evolution of women's right, I have to tell you, I have all the rights I want or need.

Frankly, using the "women's rights" argument to justify the actions of Planned Parenthood makes me sick. This is 2015. We have every resource available to prevent pregnancy, should we be responsible enough to use them. The proliferation of subsidized abortions only serves to allow irresponsible behavior and lack of accountability. Planned Parenthood provides many worthy services most of which are available at health depts. and clinics. The issue is not the majority of Planned Parenthood's services. The issue is abortion and the use of taxpayer funds. I would also argue that strengthening families, supporting morality, respecting Christianity, increasing education and a campaign of enlightenment would all serve to stem the requests for abortions. So, stop. Just stop. I am not your scapegoat. I can speak for myself. I can make my own decisions and I can live with consequences. Do not flaunt my rights as an excuse for the inexcusable. As a society we have better options. Cristine A. White