Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

Attack on Planned Parenthood is a case of extremism

I am revolted by the religious and political bigotry at work in this country. An example of this is the Republican-proposed provision in the House budget that would deny federal money to Planned Parenthood.

It was recently tacked on to legislation that was approved almost six weeks ago. Proponents hoped that Democrats would sign off on it to prevent a government shutdown.

However, as I write this Friday morning, Democrats have rejected it. Harry Reid said that “we don’t have the time to fight over the Tea Party’s extreme social agenda.”

Planned Parenthood does not focus on abstinence; it offers sex education and access to birth control — the best ways to reduce the number of abortions. This organization with a proven track record supplies objective information on all pregnancy options. The Republican provision’s assault on Planned Parenthood would strengthen the right-wing, anti-choice assault.

The hypocritical, bigoted politicians and their operatives who constantly complain about liberals planning to squelch personal liberties need to take a look at themselves. Voters with different, moderate principles had better speak up to prevent the regressive right-wing legal changes that have begun.

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