Brock Turner's Argumentative Analysis

In Texas (Texas being the first state in America to cancel Medicaid funding), Governor Abbot recently informed Planned Parenthood that the state is cutting off the organization from the state’s Medicaid program stated by Andy Sullivan in the article “Texas Tries To Stitch a Safety Net without Planned Parenthood”, as recently released undercover videos show evidence of violations. Another huge thing they have been under fire for is whether or not they are making a profit off of abortions, if they are making a profit off of abortions the government strongly

One of the main reasons for the support of defunding is the fact that the clinics perform abortions. Abortion is legal according to the Supreme Court as of 1973 and should not used a reason to support the defunding of Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood was founded in New York City in 1916 as the first birth control center offered to women. The clinics did not start offering abortions until the 1970s when the Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that “the constitutional right to privacy also applies to a woman’s decision, in consultation with her doctor, to have an abortion” (Planned Parenthood). Also according to Planned parenthood, the court recognized in Roe v. Wade, not only a woman’s constitutional right to choose, but that the state may prohibit an abortion after a certain point in the pregnancy, except when the mother’s life is in danger. Many states do have laws in place that prohibit abortion after a certain number a weeks, which varies from state-to-state. Using abortion as an excuse for defunding of Planned Parenthood is irrelevant because it is legal according to the Supreme Court of the United

Planned parenthood has been a topic of controversy the last couple of years, as people throughout the nation ask whether or not the healthcare organization should be defunded. When video footage was released in 2015 of “Planned Parenthood medical officials discussing the sale of fetal tissue to researchers,” it seemed likely that federal funds would be revoked as backlash from the public was noted (Welch). Although the nonprofit organization does offer the termination of unplanned pregnancies, the organization offers many more services to women and men, such as free birth control and yearly health checkups “backed by medical experts and more than 100 years of research in reproductive health” (Planned Parenthood). As many people struggle financially to provide for their families, Planned Parenthood’s services are a relief to those who otherwise would not be able to afford healthcare, which is why the organization should not be defunded.

First of all, the government has an ethical obligation to provide for its citizens. Part of the job as a person in power has an emphasis on keeping all citizens provided for. Planned Parenthood keeps its patients provided and cared for, and defunding it strips the only access of health care that they have. To begin, denying people health care who do not have enough money to get their own has no moral standard. As a person in power, there is an expectation to provide and care about all citizens in the country. Planned Parenthood allows many men and women to have access to many affordable health care services. Senator Bernie Sanders states, “Planned Parenthood provides vital healthcare services for millions of women, who rely on its clinic every year for affordable, quality health care services including cancer prevention, STI and HIV testing and general primary health care services” (Fighting). Furthermore, many laws have been put into place that protect the people’s rights. Section One of the Fourteenth Amendment states, “... No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction of the equal protection

Many of these healthcare services would be difficult to get elsewhere since many are covered by Medicaid reimbursements. When taking numbers into consideration an estimate of “390,000 [women] served by Planned Parenthood would lose access to care in the first year after defunding” (The Times Editorial Board 2017). This situation will only make the health system worse by leaving certain categories of people at stake for the pleasure of others, Republicans as the authors of the article would describe this issue as petty and punitive. Also, in regards to the violation of women’s rights, the government is stepping in by already making a decision for women due to the fact that many will be unable to receive contraception, a service provided by the organization, which will result in an increase in pregnancies.

Most of Planned Parenthood’s federal funding is from Medicaid reimbursements for preventive care, and some is from Title X. There is no “keep-Planned-Parenthood-running” part of the federal budget. At least 60% of Planned Parenthood patients rely on public health programs like Medicaid and Title X for their preventive and primary care. So, when you hear extreme politicians talking about “defunding” Planned Parenthood, they really mean blocking patients who rely on public health care programs from getting their care at Planned Parenthood centers. (Berg) Blocking health care service to people who cannot afford it, will only make tax payers pay more because then those people go to hospitals and hospitals cannot refuse service especially if it is life threatening so either those people find a way to pay for it or it will come out of people’s pockets anyway.

In July of 2015 an undercover video was released to the public claiming Planned Parenthood engages in the selling of fetal tissues. These highly doctored videos released as apart of a series by a group called The Center for Medical Progress in attempt to uncover this “malpractice” within Planned Parenthood clinics. The selling fetal tissue for profit is an illegal activity in the United States therefore the topic alone became of interest to the public. Due to the graphic nature of these videos telling this horrific story, it gained much attention from the public and the media, leading Planned Parenthood to come under a great deal of fire. It became such an issue that a bill went to congress arguing for Planned Parenthood to be defunded by the government. The misinformation spread by this group, and others alike, is dangerous for the otherwise unknowing public and could have led to a very negative outcome that would affect the public more than it is aware.

Do not interfere with anyone else’s belief. Abortion is another issue that revolves around religion. On November 27, 2015 a shooter arrived at Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs and killed 3 while injuring 9. This tragic event is prime proof that a compromise needs to officially reached. Polarization has driven the two beliefs of conservative pro-life and liberal pro-choice apart so much that it results in death. The government should issue a statement that is will continue to remain pro-choice and continue to fund Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood receives half a billion a year from the government, but this is a fair number since Planned Parenthood would not be able to function otherwise. Planned Parenthood does not just provide abortions, and so this money is greatly needed. Besides, abortion restrictions are already in place in several states and the average wait time is 7.6 days. So, the government should continue to fund Planned Parenthood and keep the current restrictions in place, but also make it clear that abortion illegal after the 2nd

Planned Parenthood is a government-funded, non-profit organization that provides health services to some men but mostly women. “One of five American women have used the groups services, and three out of four of its patients are considered low-income,” (Zott, 1). Planned Parenthood provides their health care at little or no cost to their patients ensuring all those in need will be helped. They provide health services such as cancer screenings, HIV, STD, and HPV testing, vaccines, and screenings, as well as well-woman exams. Planned Parenthood also offers abortion services and counseling, and also pregnancy testing and birth control. Planned Parenthood should continue to be funded by the government because women have a place to turn when dealing

The Hyde Amendment can not support any abortions whatsoever, even if that means a woman has to pay from her pocket, but it does not limit the a state’s funding ability to cover abortions. While this is true, Planned Parenthood receives $500 million a year in government funding. This is an issue because the government is the largest funding source for the clinic’s funding, whereas Planned Parenthood is able to receive funding from other places (Kurtzleben). If the clinic is able to access other information from non-government services, then the clinic can be defunded by the government and rely off of those different funds. A lot of people think that only Planned Parenthood runs off of federal funds, and it does not, so if the clinic is defunded it could get help from others easily. On the other note, Planned Parenthood also seems to be one of the most helpful places to all women, especially those with low income. Yes, Planned Parenthood does support low income women which is completely amazing, but people did not know that the clinic rose based on racial ideas and thoughts. Edward White claims about the founder, Margaret Sanger, “She believed that society could—and should—create a superior race of people free from those whom she

The Next Battle in the War Over Planned Parenthood is an article featured in The New York Times by writer Sheryl Gay Stolberg. The article, written in response to the recent proposal put forth by the Trump administration essentially threatening to cut federal funding to Planned Parenthood if the group doesn’t start preforming abortions, addresses both sides of the highly controversial and political topic of abortion by quoting the opinions of individuals from opposite ends of the abortion debate such as pro-choice Cecile Richards, the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and pro-life Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life, an abortion opposing organization on college campuses. Stolberg also debunks the common misconception

This article revolves around the fight that occurred in Congress over the issue of federal funding for Planned Parenthood in 2011. Rather than informing the public about an “abortionplex” being opened by Planned Parenthood in the US, the article seeks to ridicule and bring light to the fact that Planned Parenthood has become

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