Women's Health Care has become a hot topic in Texas lately. I've written about the topic in one of my recent blog posts, End of Women's Health Program? It states how some held the belief that a law that withheld funding to clinics that assisted in abortions was specifically aimed at Planned Parent Hood. As the law was passed, certain things have come into light, and some of those who held that belief may have just been right. Planned Parenthood has sued the state of Texas.
Eight Planned Parenthood Clinics to be exact, have sued the state of Texas for violating "their constitutional rights to freedom of speech and association," as pointed out in the article, Planned Parenthood Sues State of Texas, posted by Fox 7 News. The law states that those organizations who are affiliated with clinics that provide abortion are not allowed to participate in Women's Health Programs and funding, regardless if the organizations provide abortions or not. Planned Parenthood believes the recent law is a way for the state of Texas to silence and attack those who support abortion rights.
I for one believe that Planned Parenthood is correct. Just because something is made a law, does not make it right. They should not be punished or excluded because of their views or beliefs. Planned Parenthood is a major provider to women all across the state. Without funding, the state will cut off help to many women who are in desperate need of it. The clinics provide help with STD's, Birth Control, Women's Health, and are affordable to those who need it...why exclude them just because they are affiliated with abortion? The state of Texas is unjust in their so called "law", which will only cause more problems than do good.
