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@Yaunti2 3yrs3Y
Top Disagreement
Planned Parenthood provides crucial health services beyond abortions. Denying funds hampers access to vital health services.
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@9GGK63HIndependent 3yrs3Y
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
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@9GM4CY7 3yrs3Y
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.
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@9GM4N7S3yrs3Y
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 3yrs3Y
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 3yrs3Y
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
@9GN789Q3yrs3Y
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 3yrs3Y
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 3yrs3Y
@9G88YCG3yrs3Y
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.
@BoldFreedomRepublican3yrs3Y
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?
@9G99Q4M3yrs3Y
@9G2CMMM3yrs3Y
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?
@9GGYR5X3yrs3Y
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.
@9GGYGM23yrs3Y
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.
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@9GDXC46 3yrs3Y
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.
@9GDYDL83yrs3Y
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 3yrs3Y
@KristinaMarie 3yrs3Y
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 3yrs3Y
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
@B7NGKG2 8mos8MO
if you had a daughter that was raped and she could die from birth what do you sugest she do? should she die for a baby she didn't want?
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@B7PZ2RM 8mos8MO
I believe abortions are medical and women should have the right to get one. If a woman goes through an act without consenting and becomes pregnant, I feel if she does not want to keep that baby she shouldn't have to. I also feel if the mothers life is going to be in danger during birth she should be allowed to an abortion, or if the baby is going to be born with something and live in misery. I also feel if a teen girl gets pregnant accidentally she shouldn't be forced to carry and deliver the baby if she isn't financially stable, feels unfit to be a mother, or simply doesn't want the baby.
@9H3M94Q 3yrs3Y
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 3yrs3Y
@B7X6W72Independent 8mos8MO
Whether you agree with it or not, it is not the government's job to dictate what medical services its citizens receive. Even as someone who doesn't entirely agree with abortions, it is an intrusion on the rights of those who do and a violation of the very principles we stand on. Men would be pretty upset if the government defunded any organization that performed vasectomies.
@B7Y33KYWomen’s Equality8mos8MO
If the government wants to control what women do with their bodies then they should at least provide some kind of structure and safety for women to keep all communities sane. Even if you don’t agree with abortions, there are some scenarios where women are forced to make babies. So yes, I agree with this author.
@B7XPTF38mos8MO
Planned parenthood is vital to those with proper healthcare services and that are seeking for abortion. Abortion isn't murder. Women should and have rights to themselves like anyone else. There can be health issues that an individual can have. No matter what it is. It's a basic right. Yes, kids have rights. But it's not really a kid until it's actually developed in the womb. Planned parenthood isn't just abortions either. They also provide birth control. It's right the woman has. Why express more concern to something unborn? It's the woman's body not the baby's.
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@B7RRN92 8mos8MO
Planned Parenthood isn't just for abortions, it's about women's health. Even if it was just abortions that happens there, consciousness in a fetus isn't gained until 24 to 35 weeks of gestation. Data from 2022 shows that about 40% of abortions happen by 6 weeks, and another 39% happen between 7 and 9 weeks. Less than 10% of abortions are performed after 13 weeks. The amount of people who are against abortion, but don't care about all the children who live in foster care or poverty is a larger amount than what there should be.
@B6YT3J5 9mos9MO
i think it should be the women's choice on what they want to do with their body's because its the woman carrying the baby and the woman that has to put her body at risk.
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@B8KW33K 7mos7MO
Rape is one of the most common things in our world today, almost 91% of all rapes are women. If a girl gets raped by a man, and he gets her pregnant, should she be forced to have the child? She didnt give her body to the man if he forced himself upon her? What if she said "no"? Why should she be forced to give birth to a child she didn't even want to have? Almost 15% of all women being raped are under the age of 18. Why are we forcing a literal child to give birth to another child? Do we think a child can care for a baby if she still lives with her parents, goes to school, etc?
@B8L57ZZ7mos7MO
I think she should not be forced to have a baby when the girl could be underage and quite literally hasn't even lived the most of her life yet. Even to the other women who aren't underage, some of them aren't ready for a kid, for something they've probably been waiting for after finding love or after marriage, or some just don't want to be part of motherhood. If she said "no" to the man, some they don't listen and in most cases they won't care! I also agree that she should NOT be forced to give birth to a child she absolutely didn't want. I… Read more
@B8CT6ZB 7mos7MO
Abortions aren’t about killing ‘babies’, they can be about saving the mother’s life, preventing that fetus from potentially being born into a place where they wouldn’t be taken care of or cared for. A mother having to abort her baby is a hard decision one she is making to protect the baby and herself in the long run.
@B8D4XG7Peace and Freedom7mos7MO
I think they are right because in pro-life believes in an instance where the mother might be in risk of their life they think they should save the baby, but if they were actually faced with that in real life they would choose to save the mother because they aren't speaking from experience obviously because they've never had that pressure on them of a life or death of their spouse or family member.
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@9GN5V3QWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
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 3yrs3Y
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.
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@9HYFW3P 2yrs2Y
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 2yrs2Y
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@9HZ27SB2yrs2Y
I agree with this statement, people associate aboriginal and only abortion to plan parenthood when abortions are only a piece of the important resources given to women in need when making the decision to bring a life into the world. And the world should be smart enough to understand the importance of this.
@B6TFJGY 10mos10MO
Not only am I completely pro-choice, but I believe a "no position" is objectively wrong, as healthcare should not be a political issue in the first place.
@7GMC5JZConstitution 10mos10MO
I think both of these positions fundamentally neglect the sanctity of life. An unborn baby is a sacred innocent human life and should be treated as such, no matter the circumstances of conception. Healthcare is essential to preserving life (in the case of abortion, both the life of the mother and the child), and no one should be unable to access life-saving medical assistance because of financial trouble.
@B89P4SR 7mos7MO
There should be exceptions, but abortions should not be available for everyone just because they don't want a baby. Not to mention that Planned Parenthood offers many more resources than just abortion, like adoption, insemination, IVF, and surrogacy.
@B8BZ2VZ7mos7MO
Planned parenthood is literally in the name of its company. The point of the abortions is to give women a chance to CHOOSE and PLAN when they begin parent hood. There's many reasons why people don't want babies, they may not be financially or mentally ready to bring another human to the world, some may have health conditions that could but their, or their babies life at risk, and many more. While I do agree surrogacy is an option, its still expensive and unaforable.
I agree. I believe that abortions should only be allowed if: it threatens the mother to be pregnant, the baby won't survive anyway or would have some major disability that drastically shortens the life span, the baby was from incest, or if the baby was from rape. these are the ones I can think of off the top of my head, the list may grow as things come to mind.
What if your loved one was raped or was in a pregnancy that could potentially kill her but America says no to abortion?
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@BBC4TLK 4mos4MO
Abortions are a woman's choice, if she dosn't want or she cannot care for the child it would be best for her to abort it rather than the child live and have a bad life.
@9HKRGBYProgressive 3yrs3Y
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.
@9HKSBBR3yrs3Y
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.
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@B8P6HZS 7mos7MO
Abortions are vital to those who have become impregnated by rape and those who cannot support a child during or after pregnancy. We cannot just look at abortions as a means of "murdering" the baby. It is often done without malicious intent, and more so on the need of the person. You would have to consider the health of the person after they give birth if you really are against abortions because pregnancy and birth is not easy on the body in any way shape or form.
@B8PMCLY7mos7MO
Imagine your mom gets pregnant again and the baby becomes detrimental to her health? A sister or female cousin is on a good track and has an accidental pregnancy and is at risk of losing any hope at a good career or quality of life because of this child, impacting the baby's quality of life after being born? Who funds the option to change that situation? If the facility isn't kept open, then the access to resources like those diminish.
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@9F846JT3yrs3Y
I believe that planned parenthood should continue to be funded because not only does it help people who are pregnant, but it gives them a safe place to get abortions at a lower cost. This important because woman should be able to decide what they do with their body's and be able to do it judgment free.
@B8C7Z7G7mos7MO
I completely agree with you. Planned Parenthood provides essential health care that goes far beyond abortion—it offers cancer screenings, birth control, STD testing, and education for millions of people who might not otherwise have access. I also think it’s so important that people have a safe, affordable, and judgment-free space to make choices about their own bodies. Protecting funding helps ensure that everyone can access the care they need.
No body should have the right to make a decision about someone else body, Planned parenthood helped a lot of women through pregnancy scares and the accessibility to access abortion medication when they were finally or even physically ready to carry and provide for a child. Planned parenthood saved many lives, it didn't just "end" the "lives" of a clump of cells inside the womb.
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