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@Yaunti2 2yrs2Y
Top Disagreement
Planned Parenthood provides crucial health services beyond abortions. Denying funds hampers access to vital health services.
@9FPBX8Z2yrs2Y
Yes I agree with this comment about planned parent hood funding because planned parenthood provides more services than just abortions.
I agree, that basic health care should definitely involve planned parenthood services, which should include abortions, but overall the increase in planned parenthood would reduce abortions as a need.
@9GGK63HIndependent 2yrs2Y
Planned Parenthood does much more than just abortions, they provide adoption services, hormone therapy, birth control, STD screenings, and cancer screenings. If there is less funding for Planned Parenthood, fewer people will be able to access affordable birth control. If there is less access to birth control, that means there will be more unwanted pregnancies. If we cut funding to crucial organizations such as Planned Parenthood, we will increase the number of kids who go into foster care, who are born into families in poverty, who are put up for adoption, or who are born to young parents.… Read more
The issue of funding organizations that provide abortion services raises a question of conscience for many taxpayers who believe in the sanctity of life. Is it fair to make them financially support a procedure they fundamentally disagree with?
@9GGKPBFRepublican2yrs2Y
abortions should be a crime of first-degree murder there are multiple ways to "get rid" of a child other than killing them.
@9GM4CY7 2yrs2Y
The access to planned parenthood is vital for individuals to receive proper health care services and those seeking abortions. Many women don't have access to obtain safe abortions due to certain situations or financial barriers and planned parenthood combats those issues by offering abortion services.
@9XZNFCF8mos8MO
"many" is vague and not at all backed up by the facts. Abortion is shamefully used as post facto birth control.
@9GM4N7S2yrs2Y
Agreed. If a person or family cannot safely take care of a child/infant they should be able to choose for themselves what is best. We need to care more about the lives that are being endangered when we take away a woman's right. It makes no sense to bring a life into the world that is not wanted, there are already many youth who feel out of place and not safe so it is only logical to stop that from happening. There are certain things the government should control for the greater good of the people but that choice is not one for the government to make.
@9GN6F35 2yrs2Y
The statement is blatantly wrong. Abortions are NOT only used because an individual does not want a child. They are often a medically necessary procedure. To kill a grown adult in the hopes of saving what is basically a slightly developed egg is ridiculous. Abortion is a basic human right. To take away abortion is at the same level of taking peoples ability to get a flu shot away. Its basic human rights. By taking it away will greatly increase the amount of dangerous, self-performed procedures. This is one step further towards the complete devolution of the U.S. to a tyrannical dictatorship.… Read more
@9GN7FJ3Republican 2yrs2Y
Statistically speaking, the vast majority of abortions are not cases of medical necessity. All humans, including those not yet born, have the same rights. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote, "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal." This is the clear founding doctrine of our nation. Scientifically speaking, almost all scientists recognize that life begins at conception, making it a person with rights, not a slightly developed egg. The right of a child to live is a human right, a woman being able to eliminate a human life for… Read more
@9GN789Q2yrs2Y
I agree with this statement entirely. Abortions should absolutely be legal and are a basic human right. When there is an adult life in danger, it is never right to save an unborn fetus that doesn't even know of its own existence. The bible is a terrible way to make beliefs about the real world. The bible is an old book. That is the reason we have a secular government, and our laws should be absolutely forbidden from following anything from that book.
@9G2BFVZ 2yrs2Y
Its a fundamental human right, why not do your best to keep the population down because its gonna be a problem in 20 years, gotta do what we can now.
@9G2PLNDRepublican 2yrs2Y
No, you are wrong in this sense. Killing people is not the way to "keep the population down". maybe take some birth control.
@9G88YCG2yrs2Y
America does not have an overpopulation issue and has nothing to do with abortion or birth control. There is no data or evidence to this claim and can falsely persuade a reader. However, birth control and abortion should always be an option for biological women. But it should not be connected to an overpopulation that does not exist because you are steering away from the fact that not all women have access to it.
@BoldFreedomRepublican2yrs2Y
That's a solid point. The conversation around Planned Parenthood often centers on its abortion services, but it's important to remember that the organization provides many other healthcare services that are crucial for women, especially those in underserved communities. For example, in 2019, Planned Parenthood conducted nearly 5 million tests and treatments for sexually transmitted infections. How do you think we can better emphasize the full range of services offered by organizations like Planned Parenthood?
@9G2CMMM2yrs2Y
I strongly disagree, every child has a basic right to life, allow funding to the agency but ensure that it's not used for any controversial topics.
@9G99Q4M2yrs2Y
Its a fundamental human right, why not do your best to keep the population down because its gonna be a problem in 20 years, gotta do what we can now.
If we ban all abortions, people will just find unsafe/harmful ways to do it. And, if that child is birthed in the wrong conditions, who will be to blame for how that kid was raised? The parent who attempted to find the safest option for their unborn child, or the people who rejected their ideals?
@9GGYR5X2yrs2Y
I feel that we should keep funding planned parent hood not only for the right of women to chose what they want to do with their own body as well as just the distribution of birth control and other things they support. If we defund them we are essentially letting men have the final say over something that they barley contribute in. It is not murder if the child haven’t even had any life outside of the womb plus women usually gets apportions before the child is even fully developed making it just the termination of a couple cells.
@9GGYGM22yrs2Y
This is very true! Currently, our adoption system is deeply corrupted. In all other countries that have banned abortion, surprisingly, abortion rates remain the same. This shows that banning abortions does nearly nothing
What about the women who have miscarriages and their body can't get rid of the leftover product and need surgery like abortions that can help with that? Abortions aren't just about getting rid of a baby, its about helping the women whose bodies can't do the actions their body needs to do.
@9G3HL6Y2yrs2Y
I absolutely agree. Abortion is a health concern just as much as it is a life choice, and should be accessible to all given that it is a form of healthcare. It is additionally very traumatizing as well as dangerous to be forced to deliver the remains of a fetus or a stillborn.
@9G3J8G32yrs2Y
I agree , people only think about the possible child's life, and not the mother who has to carry. What about her body?
@9G3JJKK2yrs2Y
I strongly agree that women have the right to dictate what happens in their own bodies it is not the governments place to decide what you do with your physical self.
@KAYTEELYNN772yrs2Y
I agree with this statement. Although I do not personally believe in getting an abortion just because you got pregnant on accident, I do believe there are certain circumstances where it is the only viable option, and I am pro-choice.
@9GDXC46 2yrs2Y
Again, Planned Parenthood does not just offer abortions! They also offer birth control to many women who other wise many not be able to get it or afford it, and if you take away abortions and then also birth control what will protect young women who are sexually abused and raped. Young women would no longer be able to protect themselves sexually. Planned Parenthood also offers cancer and STD screenings to everyone not just women. Which can be life saving and very important for those who can otherwise not afford these services. Which is why it is vital to keep Planned Parenthood's open and running and affordable to all even if they aren't giving services of abortion.
@9GDYDL82yrs2Y
Again, Planned Parenthood does not just offer abortions! They also offer birth control to many women who other wise many not be able to get it or afford it, and if you take away abortions and then also birth control what will protect young women who are sexually
Planned Parenthood indeed offers a broad range of services. However, it's crucial to note that there are over 13,000 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in the U.S. that provide similar, if not more comprehensive, services than the roughly 600 Planned Parenthood locations. These FQHCs provide care regardless of the patient's ability to pay, making them accessible for low income individuals.
FQHCs must provide prenatal, baby delivery, and postnatal services, which are not required at Planned Parenthood centers. They also offer more comprehensive primary care compared to Planned Parenthood.
If the government funding shifted from Planned Parenthood to FQHCs, could this be a viable solution to ensure women still receive the necessary health services they need without crossing the controversial line of abortion?
@9GDY4KW 2yrs2Y
I believe 100% it is your choice and you have a right. It is your body. But if you were raped or SA'd in any way there no one will look down apon you if you decided to get an abortion
@KristinaMarie 2yrs2Y
Do you have a little sister, a girlfriend, a girl best friend? Has she ever been hurt by a man.. maybe she didn't wan to tell you. It happens a lot more often than you could imagine. But those who tend to think "no", don't think of this scenario. Girls are raped, some at a very vulnerable age and end up pregnant. Would you want any of them to have that child? I don't think so. PP deserves to be funded and that's just one of the reasons why.
@9GK6RRR 2yrs2Y
If the government is going to refuse to uphold access to certain forms of reproductive care, then the least they can do is make sure the people unable to make those specific decisions with their bodies are taken care of in the other lanes of care available. If someone felt they needed/wanted an abortion and was not legally allowed to get one, no matter the reasons, their prenatal care should be covered. To prevent unwanted pregnancies, especially if abstinence is not an option, people should have access to free std screenings, cervical exams, routine health exams/physicals either for themsel… Read more
@9H3M94Q 2yrs2Y
By providing family planning, contraception, and other reproductive services without cost barriers, we empower individuals to make informed choices about their health. This isn't just about personal freedom; it's a matter of public health. Offering these services for free helps prevent unintended pregnancies, contributing to overall well-being and reducing economic disparities in healthcare access. Plus, investing in preventive care now can save money in the long run for both individuals and the healthcare system.
@9H3MQS9 2yrs2Y
I agree, it is so important that we empower our community to make informed decisions about their health. Financial barriers are so wide spread through everything in life, the personal freedom to family planning is so important.
People have died when they dont have abortion care. People are going to still have abortion when their is no funding for centers it is just going to be less safe.
@9GN5V3QWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
Abortions should be allowed, not everyone can take care of a baby, and death could increase based on the no abortions law. Plus, with the bill, the baby would be at risk because of debt.
@9GN7FJ3Republican 2yrs2Y
Abortions should only be allowed when there is no other option. 98 percent of abortions are elective, without rape, incest, or medical necessity. If you are not ready to have a child you should not engage in sexual relations. Engaging in immoral and/or reprehensible acts is not a valid reason or excuse to take the life of an innocent child. If you cannot take care of the child there are many charities and opportunities that will help you do just that. This bill is an important step towards ending the child holocaust currently occurring in America. "(13)For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.(14) I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:13-14 (ESV 2016)
Pray to end abortion.
@9GN7FJ3Republican2yrs2Y
"(13)For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.(14) I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:13-14 (ESV 2016)
Pray to end abortion.
@9GN789Q2yrs2Y
I do agree with this comment. The decision to have an abortion should be a choice up to a certain point. If the parents can't take care of a baby, why let it suffer?
@9HYFW3P 1yr1Y
Some people believe that the government shouldn't give funds to organizations that perform abortions. But it's important to know that most of the federal funding for Planned Parenthood is used for preventive care, not abortion. Planned Parenthood provides essential healthcare services to many individuals who rely on them. Supporting funding for Planned Parenthood ensures access to important healthcare services and promotes well-being.
@9HYRCFP 1yr1Y
I believe they should not allow abortions just because it is cruel and you are killing another human being who could possibly be the next albert Einstein. You could at least put the kid up for adoption at a young age so they would hopefully have a better life.
@9HZ2SLQ1yr1Y
I agree that we should continue to fund those organizations because they do more than just abortions and if we take away funding for things like that we might as well take away women's healthcare as a whole.
@9HZ2R9N1yr1Y
I disagree with this. I disagree because individuals should be open to the option of being able to get an abortion if needed.
@9HZ27SB1yr1Y
I agree, even though Planned Parenthood doesnt fund abortions there is healthcare in Planned Parenthood that is far more important, People should think beyond just watching what a women does and how many kids she has or doesnt have.
@9HKRGBYProgressive 2yrs2Y
Abortions are a small part of what Planned Parenthood does, so the idea of taking away/cutting funding to a low-cost medical facility is narrow-minded at best and deadly at worst.
@9HKSBBR2yrs2Y
I agree because parenthood is a way to encourage the help of others when its not given from the most important people and then they feel trapped and do unspeakable things.
If they stop funding safe abortions, women are going to find ways to do unsafe at-home abortions which could potentially lead to death for them. Planned parenthood is also so much more than just abortions.
@9GJ6N7Q2yrs2Y
This is true. In the past women died from trying to abort their fetus themselves or going to get them in dangerous situations.
@9F846JT2yrs2Y
Abortion is one’s right to liberty, the government should not involve religion when it comes to a large republic that is diverse in beliefs and culture
@9GRZ3WZ2yrs2Y
To what I previously said, there are those who are forced and do not want to take care of a child. Especially young children who have been sexually assaulted, they deserve care from Planned Parenthood.
@9GRZPGX2yrs2Y
Abortion is only ok if the victim has been raped or if the mother or child is dying due to the pregnancy.
it shouldn't be the governments (who is mostly comprised of old white men) choice what happens to women
@9F93N8H2yrs2Y
I don't think the "old men" mentality really matters when they don't personally know anybody. I think we should be more worried that the government theoretically will spend taxpayer dollars to kill babies instead of (for example) making schools safer...
@9FPMWGJ2yrs2Y
Planned Parenthood helps thousands of families each year. They do so much more than help fund abortions and have saved many lives by providing sexual and reproductive health care.
@9FPNHF32yrs2Y
I agree not all people plan to have a kid when it is done. There should be a way that they can turn in order to feel safe and feel that they have people who can help them.
@9FPNCVM2yrs2Y
If the parenthood is planned then there is no need for abortion unless it was planned by only one mate instead of both mates.
@9F7NZR92yrs2Y
Abortions are medically necessary to save the mother's life in some cases. A victim of rape should not be forced to carry the child of the rapist. It it up to the woman to decide what to do with her body, no one else.
@9F7TD3F2yrs2Y
abortions are helpful in some situations, whether they cant afford a child or they are at risk carrying a child
@9GX2PV22yrs2Y
Planned Parenthood does much more than just abortions, they provide adoption services, hormone therapy, birth control, STD screenings, and cancer screenings. If there is less funding for Planned Parenthood, fewer people will be able to access affordable birth control. If there is less access to birth control, that means there will be more unwanted pregnancies. If we cut funding to crucial organizations such as Planned Parenthood, we will increase the number of kids who go into foster care, who are born into families in poverty, who are put up for adoption, or who are born to young parents.… Read more
@9FG7K5H2yrs2Y
Abortions are a part of healthcare, and part of the reason that fewer women die in childbirth. In fact, ever since states have been banning abortions, the number of women dying giving childbirth has increased. Thinking that an abortion is "inhumane" or "unnecessary" is backwards thinking.
@9GYLLF82yrs2Y
Planned Parenthood does much more than just abortions, they provide adoption services, hormone therapy, birth control, STD screenings, and cancer screenings. If there is less funding for Planned Parenthood, fewer people will be able to access affordable birth control. If there is less access to birth control, that means there will be more unwanted pregnancies. If we cut funding to crucial organizations such as Planned Parenthood, we will increase the number of kids who go into foster care, who are born into families in poverty, who are put up for adoption, or who are born to young parents.
@9GQ7K2M2yrs2Y
Forcing someone to give childbirth is unethical, the birthing process can be challenging, the baby could have a disability which becomes a life long commitment, the biological mother might not be fit for the job, rape, unstable house hold, low income, poor quality of life for the child.
@9GTHWSN2yrs2Y
It is not the governments place to take those human rights from people. It needs to be discussed between a person and their doctor discussing many things that can't be decided summarily
@9GTJ7G9Republican2yrs2Y
It's not human rights when it involves the death of another human. While the child may still be in the womb and not able to speak for itself it is still a living human being and shouldn't have to die due to a situation it had no control of.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
It actually is human rights: the right of bodily autonomy. You have the right to decide who can or cannot use your body, for any reason, including pregnancy. Additionally, no person has the right to use your body without your consent, including a fetus. Thus, the fetus does not have the right to use your body against your consent in the first place, and you have the right to stop them from continuing to violate your bodily autonomy, even if that means it dies.
@9GTJC7HProgressive2yrs2Y
Until there is a method of birth control that is so simple and ubiquitous that everyone can use it, women's rights should never be infringed upon. Each situation is different, so the decision should come down to the woman alone as it is her body that is endangered and changed by pregnancy and birth. There are also a lot of issues with coercive pregnancies, where men sabotage birth control or convince women/girls to be pregnant. That is a life altering choice, and men have the option of leaving or avoiding support if they change their minds. Women don't have that luxury.
@9FSMQ8Y2yrs2Y
The government should fund the organizations because every citizen should have access to care and resources that are needed to make decisions about your body, life, and choices.
@9GR22ZQ2yrs2Y
A woman should have the most control over her own body and her own choices. The government should not be able to take away that right based on it being unconstitutional, it's her body her choice. Taking the choice away sets the clock back decades to a time when women really did not have control of their own bodies. It is 2023 almost 2024 and we are taking away a basic right that can easily be funded by the government. If they are going to take away funding for abortion at least continue to fund birth control which would prevent pregnancy decreasing the need for abortions.
@9F8TDMS2yrs2Y
They should because it effects a lot of people and many women struggle from rape and other incendts that were not their fault.
@9F93N8H2yrs2Y
“struggle from rape and other incendts that were not their fault.”
I support abortion if it is preformed after a rape or incident, but the government shouldn't have to pay for it with taxpayer dollars. The rapist should be legally required to pay for the abortion, as well as any other damages.
@9GXSJ8RRepublican2yrs2Y
If the government funds places that perform abortions then more people can escape unplanned parenthood and this is good for them because if someone is trying to get an abortion it most likely means that they are not financially prepared to have a child.
@9GV5Y9F2yrs2Y
Abortions should be a medical right that most of the time extends far beyond the straight up “i dont want a baby” and in many cases can be a life saving medical procedure for a lot of women.
@9FPQKN62yrs2Y
I would say i think funding for organizations is the best option because funding for abortions is wise as women who were victims of rape who didn't want a child could receive the help they need, but parenthood funding is also important because raising a child is difficult and could take a lot of money especially, for the entire 18 years of raising a child.
Planned Parenthood not only help with abortions but it also helps individuals with cancer screenings, and testing for STIs.
@9GWCVHR2yrs2Y
Abortions are necessary. People will wind up having unsafe abortions if the right to an abortion is taken away. This is very important to rape victims and victims of incest. Even if you don’t want a child, this is important. Or if you have a wanted pregnancy, it is important if the pregnancy is ectopic or dangerous in any way, shape, or form.
@9FQLT772yrs2Y
Abortions are only 3% of the services that Planned Parenthood provides. Even if you are anti-abortion, you should still support funding Planned Parenthood because 97% of its services go towards women’s sexual health, which reduces the number of abortions. By funding Planned Parenthood, we are actually preventing abortions.
@9H3KYHS2yrs2Y
It is stupid because just because abortions become illegal that wouldn't stop someone from having one. They would just have an illegal one or they would do one themselves and it would be very unsafe.
@9H3LHL82yrs2Y
I agree many women will result to dangerous actions to get rid of the child if they truly dont want it which can harm them more than do any good.
@9H3L8X42yrs2Y
I strongly agree with the comment about Planned Parenthood Funding! Making abortions illegal is not going to change total prevention, people should have a choice with their our bodies.
@9HP3Q2G2yrs2Y
planned Parenthood should be funded because the women is the one who decides what she should do with the body
@9FPX6QH2yrs2Y
There are many circumstances in which it wouldn't be healthy for a women to go through with having a kid she can't take care of or genuinely doesn't think she wants or needs.
@9GVD9ZQIndependent2yrs2Y
It is not all about abortions. Not to mention, the government should not, whatsoever, have a say on what a women can, and what a women cannot do with their bodies. What if it is life threatening and they cannot afford medical treatment? What if she doesn't want to destroy her body.
If abortions are no longer protected and funded by the government, this does not stop abortions, it only stops safe ones. Girls will still try to perform at-home, unsafe, life-threatening abortions themselves.
@9GPNBWQ2yrs2Y
The government does not get to decide what women do with their bodies. No one, except the person carrying the fetus, is allowed to tell them what to do. If a 14-year-old cannot adopt a child, she cannot have one.
@9GSFP5Y2yrs2Y
people who cant offord planned parenthood are the ones that need the funding the most because they will not be able to provide for a life
@9GPDC8GProgressive2yrs2Y
Planned Parenthood doesn't just fund abortions, they also provide life saving health care services for sexual health diseases.
@9GP5L5T2yrs2Y
There is so many different situations where abortion is best. If a child is raped and gets pregnant, that could be detrimental to both the child and the unborn baby. Sometimes an unborn child could be born into a life that is toxic and dangerous and it is best to abort the baby. Therefore, the government should continue to give funds to the organization that perform abortions.
I think the government should find organizations like Planned Parenthood because in a way it's very helpful and resourceful to many women who are not ready to be parents yet.
Planned Parenthood is the safest place for people to get abortions. If you stop their funding you're not stopping abortions, just safe abortions.
@9GVHBBM2yrs2Y
Planned Parenthood is not only is for abortions. It is a place for women to get tested if they were raped. It is a place for women to get tested to see if they have STDs. It is a place for men to get tested to see if they have STDs, it is a safe house for men and women no matter what the causes and they will always welcome you with open hands and they will help you get the help that you need no matter what insurance you have.
@9GVHKML2yrs2Y
Yes, I agree with this comment. Planned Parenthood should be made available for anyone who needs it.
Abortions are a medical procedure. Planned Parenthood helps women who are not able to afford expensive medical procedures and need one.
@9FNVX7W2yrs2Y
Even if you don't support abortion, planned parenthood offers so many other things for women who cant afford going to a obgyn.
@9GGFXT6Libertarian 2yrs2Y
An abortion is just a surgery, surgeries should be funded by the government. No matter the surgery. There are plenty of surgeries that have more risks than abortion. Plus women have the choice of what to do with their bodies, they are not your property to tell what to do. And again, I will state... if you don't give women the option to do this legally, then they will just find some other way to do it whether that is drugs or some random back alley abortion.
@9GGHYCZ2yrs2Y
well i agree with the author but it really depends on the situation that is going on with the women.
@9GHLKN6Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
I think that women should have their own rights to their body. I think that the government should fund organizations to ensure that abortions are being done safelt.
@9GPHHFX2yrs2Y
The government should give funds to any organizations that perform abortions because some people need an abortion or they can die. It is a constitutional right to women's bodies to be able to have an abortion and religious groups and organizations are constantly changing laws based on their religion that has nothing to do with anyone else that it does affect.
@9HFHH292yrs2Y
Planned Parenthood does much more than just abortions, they provide adoption services, hormone therapy, birth control, STD screenings, and cancer screenings. If there is less funding for Planned Parenthood, fewer people will be able to access affordable birth control. If there is less access to birth control, that means there will be more unwanted pregnancies. If we cut funding to crucial organizations such as Planned Parenthood, we will increase the number of kids who go into foster care, who are born into families in poverty, who are put up for adoption, or who are born to young parents.
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