In the past years, Planned Parenthood has always been an issue. Should the government fund it or not? The question can never be completely answered. I read about an issue recently and concluded that I do not agree with the government’s decision. The issue was about the Texas Senate renewing its effort to keep funds from Planned Parenthood and also to end funds regarding breast and cervical cancer screenings. This is absurd in a number of ways. My main concern about the issue is taking away women’s safety.
By ending funds to Planned Parenthood, women who are trying to prevent conception cannot do so anymore. The women who are in this program are probably on the medication for a number of valid reasons. Maybe she is still in school, maybe she is not financially stable to care for another individual and wants to wait, or maybe she is taking the pill just for her own protection. As a college student, I can side with many reasons as I am not ready myself. In a way, women’s rights are taken away. Without this, women are not able to protect themselves. Wouldn’t the government want to fund Planned Parenthood instead of funding the expensive labor and delivery medical bills? Preventing conception is greatly cheaper as well.
Another concern that was brought to my attention was ending funds to breast and cervical cancer as well. Like before, I disagree. The Texas Senate should rethink about their mindless decision. If these screenings were to be taken away and not funded, the safety of women and the necessary precaution to prevent cancer is also taken away. According to Access to Breast Cancer for West Texas (ABC4WT), nearly 40,000 women die from breast cancer each year. But today, fewer and fewer women are dying from breast cancer. Breast and cervical screenings have helped so many women by detecting cancer from a very early stage. Thus, it results in fewer deaths. Why would our local government want to end that?
Hopefully, the Texas Senate will end their ludicrous efforts to eliminate these funds. Even though it requires finances and probably does increase federal deficit, these are valuable lives at sake. Please, don’t end that of all things.
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ReplyDeleteMy colleague Laura Besinaiz has made a very valid point. With me being a woman, I can absolutely relate to this. The majority of us are not blessed with a silver spoon in our mouths. We have to rely on the government's assistance, and the cheaper routes in order to receive the same accommodations as others. I have been a patient of Planned Parenthood since I was a toddler. It is affordable and convenient. If you lack insurance like most in our country, Planned Parenthood is the place to go. Taking away government assistance could substantially hurt the less fortunate. It has been a safe zone for teenage girls throughout the U.S. who are afraid to go to their parents about feminine issues they're dealing with.
ReplyDeletePlanned Parenthood has reached out to the minority population for decades. It is sad but not surprising to hear the government is willing to take away a business that aids its communities. Of course our government will do anything to save a buck, to spend even more bucks on something insignificant. This issue digs deep into the obvious, REPUBLICANS! I wonder, would this proposal be pending if democrats held the majority of offices? I doubt it.
This is way bigger than a couple of dollars. The government will be taking away the only affordable healthcare most females know. Hospital and doctor bills are outrageous with or without insurance. Planned Parenthood is the way to go. Republicans want to remain "traditional" than don't take Planned Parenthood away. It does not get any more "traditional" than that.