Opinions of a Wandering Waif

naomiwaxman:

Under the dubious free speech protection, CPCs are going to disgusting lengths to scare women out of seeking abortions — with the help of federal and state funding.

“The settings varied widely. One volunteer reported that the CPC was set up in somebody’s home. Others were in medical offices buildings and were decorated to look like legitimate health clinics.

Once inside the centers, the volunteers were often bombarded with images of aborted fetuses, shocking videos and religious propaganda, all designed to dissuade women from going through with an abortion.

Much of the material distributed by the CPCs contained false or misleading information about the risks of abortion. According to the report, one CPC brochure stated, ‘No doubt an unwanted pregnancy can cause intense stress and hardship in a variety of ways…. the information is clear – the physical and psychological consequences of abortion can be far worse.’

NARAL volunteers reported being told that abortion can lead to breast cancer, infertility and mental health problems. Sixty percent of CPCs investigated said that condoms are ‘ineffective in reducing pregnancy and the transmission of certain STDs.’

The NARAL report isn’t the first time CPCs have been accused of spreading inaccurate information. In a 2006 investigation, Rep. Harvey Waxman’s (D-CA) office investigated CPCs that received federal funding. Using women who posed as pregnant 17-year-olds, the report found that 20 of the 23 CPCs contacted provided ‘false or misleading information’ about the health effects of abortion.”

(via AlterNet)

pridenotprejudice:

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ignusfatuus:

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missworld:

rhymeswithparade:

(via iloveyoulessthanpunk)

More like, ‘if you’re so pro-life, why are you fucking KILLING life (reproductive doctors, women who have to have illegal and unsafe abortions, for example)’?’

Amen. If you claim be pro-life, actually be pro-life. Support ALL life. Don’t pretend to give a shit about an unborn fetus and then take away rights from people, or support the killings and murders of soldiers and civilians in the war.

Amen! ~ waif