Monday, September 28, 2015
Planned Parenthood
When most people think of
Planned Parenthood they think of abortion, which makes them think of
controversy. Understandably abortion is something people want to shy away from.
Now more than ever it is a topic that has passionate supporters and opposition.
Last week the house cast a symbolic vote to
defund Planned Parenthood to “investigate” the claims that have been made and
the controversial video that has been the topic on every lawmaker’s mind.
Planned Parenthood does much
more than abortions. In fact, abortions take up a very small proportion of
their services. Other services include: STD testing and treatment,
contraception, and cancer screening and prevention. Defunding Planned
Parenthood would do more than “stop abortions” it would prevent healthcare for
necessary and live saving healthcare for thousands of women.
Fortunately, the bill is
expected to be blocked by democrats in the Senate.
The continued efforts by the
Republican Party to defund Planned Parenthood could cause the second
republican-lead government shutdown in two years.
-Emma Sands
