I Stand with Planned Parenthood (and so should you)

I Stand with Planned Parenthood

Yes, I am a Liberal. Yes, I love choice. No, I don't agree with abortions. No, I don't believe that I have the right to take away a persons choice in what they want to do with their body. Yes, I have used Planned Parenthood. No, it wasn't for anything "bad" Yes, I donate money to Planned Parenthood, and I do not regret it.

Yesterday the Susan G. Koman foundation caved in to "Right to lifer's" and pulled money away from Planned Parenthood.

My very first breast exam was done at a Planned Parenthood. I was terrified because I thought that I felt a lump. I had no insurance, and not enough money to go to a Doctor's office. The staff at Planned Parenthood were so kind, and reassuring. They helped me go through what, as most women know, is a very scary exam. Fortunately, I was clear, and I will never forget what those dedicated doctor's and nurses did for me.

I used Planned Parenthood for my first Birth Control. As a single girl from a Mormon family I wasn't sure who to turn to. Once again, the staff at Planned Parenthood helped me. First , they did not just give me condoms or the Pill. They talked to me about what it meant to become sexually active. They were educators, health advisers, friends..

I Stand with Planned Parenthood

It is a fear tactic that Right to Life groups use to make it sound like Planned Parenthood is JUST about abortions. Abortions are a very small service that Planned Parenthood provides. They don't just bring in a pregnant girl and vacuum her out. They talk to her about ALL the choices that she has. The EDUCATE her. That's the key to Planned Parenthood. They teach. They advise. They don't force. They don't use scare tactics. They don't show her horrible pictures and tell her she's doomed to Hell. That's not what Planned Parenthood is about.

I don't agree with Abortions. So, I haven't had one. That's MY choice. That is what I decided for MYSELF. I will NEVER tell a person what they HAVE to do. I will never SCARE a woman in to doing what I believe.

I Stand with Planned Parenthood

There will be some, who will read this, who will be offended. I have respect for those who defend the lives of the unborn. I do not, however, have respect to those who wish to take away a womans right to choose what to do with HER body.

I Stand with Planned Parenthood.