Planned Parenthood is a non-profit organization that provides reproductive health services in the United States and internationally. Each year federal and state governments provide the organization with $528 million in funding (40% of its annual budget). The majority of this funding comes from Medicaid which subsidizes reproductive healthcare for low-income women. In 2014, abortions accounted for 3% of the services they provided. The majority of the other services include screening for and treating sexually transmitted diseases and infections and providing contraception. Proponents of fundi…
Read moreNarrow down which types of responses you would like to see.
Narrow down the conversation to these participants:
Discussions from these authors are shown:
Voting for candidate:
These active users have achieved a basic understanding of terms and definitions related to the topic of Planned Parenthood Funding
@9TGCFM4Women’s Equality8mos8MO
I have mixed opinions about it. Planned Parenthood should not be able to interfere with the parents or child born or un born unless C.P.S. has to get involved. Planned Parenthood should also not be able to do abortions without full consent from the child's birthing parent who has full knowledge of what abortion mean and all the alternative options.
@9H65WTJ 8mos8MO
I agree with you and for that reason I'd say "No" by default.
@8HQWSTYWomen’s Equality5yrs5Y
I don't really know what this means
Absolutely. If you want to lower abortions- make pregnancy prevention more available. We know factually abortion bans don't lower the rate of abortions, that they still occur where it is illegal.
We also know factually that abortions don't occur near as often in places with easy and free access to contraception.
Its a win-win here folks!
The Hyde Amendment already prevents use of federal funds to pay for abortion unless to save the life of the mother.
@8LC9ZPFWomen’s Equality5yrs5Y
NO, abortions should be illegal because you are practically killing an innocent child that cant talk or speak at the moment!! If you get pregnant you should at least keep the baby or give it up for adoption because there are a lot of people who would love to have kids that can't because they may have a form of disease or syndrome that keeps them from being able to have kids of their own. You get pregnant and know what your doing when you do it its your own fault and you should have to deal with the life you made when you done it and should have to sacrifice everything you have so that… Read more
@8M4DLNV5yrs5Y
*COUGH COUGH* RAPE. *COUGH COUGH* NON-CONSENTUAL.*COUGH COUGH* INCEST.
I do not have an opinion on this topic
No, but need to create another organization that provides the other services that Planned Parenthood does but not abortion.
@9Y8NF88Women’s Equality6mos6MO
I believe that we should fund medical procedures like this in hospitals, so that there isn't a need for Planned Parenthood.
@9Y6W7RGWomen’s Equality6mos6MO
Yes, I very strongly believe women have the right to abortion for free, and the other diseases the funding helps cure is good.
yes but Planned Parenthood can't be influenced by or financially supported by private entities that may influence abortion and adoptions.
No because they should have worked them selves out and have enough funds to support them and their children
Yes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures Or gender affirming procedures. I have no problem if those procedures happen I just don’t think they should happen on everyone else’s dime.
No, but Planned Parenthood should instead get funding from donations and/or charge people for the healthcare
@9WS58LTWomen’s Equality7mos7MO
Yes, their services are helpful in every way. Giving the option for abortions can help women who can't or don't want a child. It also helps with cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals.
@9WNWBSJWomen’s Equality7mos7MO
{Yes, but fund towards better workers with an actual medical degree and not just nursing, since there should be no room for mistakes with what these workers are dealing with.
Yes, the government should only fund abortions in cases of rape, incest, and when the mother’s life is at risk.
@9W998NNWomen’s Equality7mos7MO
it would depend on the current money they are making and if it was planned, they would probably be well off, due to it being planned.
@9W47KD4Women’s Equality7mos7MO
I disagree. No form of birth control or condoms are 100% effective. I think you are uneducated on this topic
It could help a family that planned to have a child, but what if they don't have the money for it, the government fund helps them
Yes, as long as the money isn't going to the fake places that try to convince you to not get an abortion
I believe if you plan your parenthood you should be financially stable, I know no one is perfect. but don't put yourself in a position that you know your not ready for .
@9TJ44YYWomen’s Equality8mos8MO
yes and no i mean if you got harassed, abortion should be allowed but if your an adult and don't want the baby then put it up for adoption or something instead of killing it, it may not be a baby yet but its a human being just like the rest of us.
Yes, and the government should make abortions legal again. The fact that they aren't is undeniably unconstitutional and immoral.
No, under the assumption that PP is classified as a private health clinic/alternative to publicly-funded hospitals where the same services can be administered
Though i do not support abortions, it is only fine in my opinion if it is from heinous acts such as rape. So as long as it is not used for other things such planned birth it is a LITTLE fine.
Yes, until the government creates a public bureau that performs the same services provided by Planned Parenthood
@9S7VVWSWomen’s Equality9mos9MO
I believe that yes they should fund planned parenthood but only if the abortion is not just used for birth control.
Planned Parenthood now provides cross sex hormones for the purposes of gender transition, an area that has nothing to do with reproductive healthcare, and for which it is not qualified.
yes as long as they only give abortions when it will be critical to the mother and or baby or just if giving birth would be an health issue.
Only on birth controls and other stuff. Only fund abortions if they have serious problems and could put the child in danger.
No, it’s a woman’s right to do what she wants to do with her body, so if she wants to get an abortion she should. The fetus is not a human yet it is practically a parasite leaching off of the woman. And sometimes the woman was sexually assaulted and it is not her fault that it happened. As a woman myself it’s scary to be a woman because of things like these. I want to live in a society that I feel safe and welcomed in.
Yes, however, I believe that women should not have more than 4 abortions, unless it's for health reasons or rape.
No, I feel like planned parenthood has a good central message, but funding through the government should not be the primary source of funding.
Planned parent is not a governmental agency but should be eligible for any funding available to other health organizations.
No, the government shouldn't give funds to people, unless they were a rape victim and or need the help.
I dont think im in the position to argue on this subject.
@9FK7FDNWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
The government should fund ALL parenthood regardless of it being planned or not.
@9FH7FTBWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
yes only is they really need the money
No, Tax payer money would more effectively be spent in increasing the access to free and affordable healthcare which also covers reproductive health
Govt should encourage increase in population
@9DRCHF5Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
I'm pro-life but at the same time people make mistakes. If the baby is over & weeks there shoullsn't be a choice to abort but before yes.
Yes, even if someone is against abortion, Planned Parenthood provides much more than just abortions. It provides effective birth control such as condoms, the pill, implant, ETC. It also provides STD & STI screenings and can provide medication when necessary.
Yes, not only does planned parenthood reach far beyond abortions, if people don't have a safe and sterile enviroment to get one they are just going to do it anyways but in an unsafe place and with unsafe tools.
@9DJWCRXWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
Yes but not for decisions on abortions if a baby was conceived against ones will(rape, incest, etc).
yes, for the reason of teaching about safe sex, preventing overpopulation, and not spreading diseases.
Yes, but only if Planned Parenthood is not a campaign contributor
I believe that anyone has the right to believe what they truly desire yes or no its up to them.
No, why just planned parenthood?
No, the government should provide all the services Planned Parenthood currently provides instead. The government should be less reliant on non-profits to provide what should be public services.
They should fund any organisation, even if they perform abortions.
@8HCM557Women’s Equality5yrs5Y
If fund means to give money then yesss.
Yes but I believe abortion shouldn't be used as a form of birth control. Meaning you should still be using contraceptives and prevent it if you do not want a child.
@9FT6Y9CWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
i think yes and no but if your using it smartly and the right way yes. but if your just using to get out of taking care of a kid no.
@9FS6773Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
i feel that because planed parenthood is a privet angency that the government should not be funding them at all
I say fund less but not completely get rid of it.
Prefiero no opinar en estos temas.
@97FD636Women’s Equality3yrs3Y
I not 100% sure what this means.
Yes, and fund trusted organizations that promote and prioritize the health of the people
@96VBSCVWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
Shouldn't it be the person's choice to decide? If they want an abortion, they need a good reason to. Unless they want to commit murder after the baby is born. Like medieval Japan. To "send back" the baby is the "mother's" choice.
@96PK2LLWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
if the government has enough funding they should
Yes, they should continue to fund planned parenthood and provide resources for people that want abortions, have stds/Sti’s ext. sex health is basic health.
@96LRSMPWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
Doesnt matter what they do as long as they give women abortions
Only if they are raped or sexually abused by someone they know
@96GFJDRWorking Family3yrs3Y
yes. Only if the parents can not support for the family. But if the parents are able to but spend their money on non needed things then no.
I think it's fine as long as the party involved does it properly.
@96G4WDKWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
no, the government should focus on funding foster care systems and adoption organizations. They should also provide assistance to pregnant women because they have already taken away the right to make their own choices.
Dont really know what this means fully.
Yes, as long as they aren't used for abortion procedures. Only if there is something wrong with their child that may cause them to die or if the client has been raped may be the only time it is acceptable.
This should depend on who is and isn't struggling
I think planned parenthood should be restructured and funded by corporations taxes.
@962V2FDWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
yes they should fund it but not control it
@95SRS32Women’s Equality3yrs3Y
Yes, planning for parenthood helps show the hardships of raising a family and can hopefully prevent those who arent ready from getting pregnant.
@95QV2W6Women’s Equality3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the funds aren't used for an abortion outside of rape or a hazard to a mothers health or life.
@95PN5G7Working Family3yrs3Y
is they help then yes, some people need help or need help knowing what going on.
@95N9HGRWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
Planned parenthood is good for their other services and abortion at a early stage, but sometimes they sell the aborted babies parts for a lot of money.
Yes, only if they 100% need it
@95K2YSYWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
Women need a very safe outlet with they want or need an abortion.
@95JPYYTWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
Yes, all people need access to safe abortions.
No because go then they think it is okay to dictictate what women do with their bodies.
@9585MSWWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
depende mucho por el echo de que es un tema muy delicado
No, if there is a better overall healthcare system in place to meet the needs of the community.
@94KYRKCWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
yes the government should fund planned parenthood to perform abortion procedures
Yes and abortion should still be a right for women who need one or can not physically ,emotionally or finaceally stable.
@93HCJRMWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it benefits both parties and not harm them
Yes thay should,but with certain guidelines and rules along the lines of if a married woman goes to get an abortion the husband has to sign off on it also a underaged young lady has to have a parent signature or guardian not unless it's going to cause irreversible health problems or death etc.
Yes thay should,but with certain guidelines and rules along the lines of if a married woman goes to get an abortion the husband has to sign off on it also a underaged young lady have to have a parent signature or guardian not less it's going to call irreversible health problems or death etc.
Yes, but no government-funded, non-governmental organization should participate in political discourse and opinion.
Yes, as long as no funding goes towards cross gender hormones.
If you a teen and you're being dumb and had a baby well, it's not easy with the circumstances, but killing a baby because of your stupidity is just like sad, and feels wrong, but if you were a sexual absolute teen who has been raped or etc. I think your body your choice, and the government shouldn't ban any laws, yes...
Abortions should be legal and obtainable and the woman’s or couples choice
@92TH7RLWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
Yes along with paying for abortions in some cases.
@92R5W4YWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
yes, funding should also be used towards abortions though
Yes, whether they are using the services for abortions or not, I feel like us women should get more support from the government in any situations.
@92MPR56Women’s Equality3yrs3Y
I do not believe it is my right to weigh in on this particular topic.
Yes, but only for medically necessary abortions and not for elective abortions.
Loading the political themes of users that engaged with this discussion
Loading data...
Join in on more popular conversations.
