Examining the Issue of Planned Parenthood between...

On April 8, 2011, the United States Federal Government nearly shut down because the Democrats and Republicans were struggling to agree upon, among other issues, what to do with Planned Parenthood. The Republicans wanted to stop federal funding for Planned Parenthood, which clearly shows â€Å"that they simply don’t care about the health and safety of American women (Planned Parenthood).† The Democrats strongly support Planned Parenthood and were not willing to accept the Republican’s proposal. However, the Republicans did not care whether a shut down could occur or create tensions in the government. A federal shut down would only make matter worse especially during this time because of issues already going on in America and around the world.†¦show more content†¦The first argument for supporting Planned Parenthood is that it provides women with other health services and not just birth control or abortion. Without these services, women’s health will decline because many people can afford treatment. â€Å"Every year, Planned Parenthood’s doctors and nurses provide more than 3 million women with preventive health care, including nearly one million lifesaving screenings for cervical cancer, 830,000 breast exams, contraception to nearly 2.5 million patients and nearly four million tests and treatments for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Literally, they are a trusted health care provider to millions of women (Whitman).† The statistic proves that Planned Parenthood does more than prevent unwanted pregnancy but also take on tasks care for women’s health. The second argument for supporting Planned Parenthood is the importance of having safe abortion services available to women. Abortion has been a controversial topic over the course of the years. The idea of abortion is allowing people to have choices on whether wantShow MoreRelatedPolitical Parties And The Republican Party Platform1464 Wor ds   |  6 Pagesparties—the Republicans and the Democrats. Having two main parties has its advantages and, of course, its disadvantages. For example, in By the People James E. Monroe and Rogan Kersh (301) point out having this type of system creates â€Å"predictability and stability.† However, they also declare (301) it can â€Å"lead to a gridlock.† This is not a new concept either as there has been a divide since the beginning of both parties. The two parties more often than not disagree on various issues, while rarelyRead MoreAbortion Policy in America2827 Words   |  11 PagesAbortion groups had long been aware that it was next to impossible for them to push their legislative goals during the eight years that President George W. Bush was in office. However, with greater amounts of Democrats in both Congress and the White House, pro-abortion groups like Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice America are currently having a more promising time in making contact with lawmakers and being heard. In Hindsight and In History Its important to look back in history to see how abortionRead MoreLogical Reasoning189930 Words   |  760 Pages........... 19 CHAPTER 2 Claims, Issues, and Arguments .............................................................................. 23 What is a Statement?............................................................................................................................ 23 What is an Argument?......................................................................................................................... 25 What is the Issue?........................................