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.
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Your blog has captured my attention. You are a criminal justice major, mainly law enforcement and yet the main position in your post is arguing the law. I find this to be very interesting because most of the law enforcement officers that I have encountered are like robots, they don't argue the law whether they personally believe in it or not. But, I see how your argument against the law is a stronger argument for the laws and constitutional rights that are already in place. You did make an excellent point when you stated that laws should not be based on personal morals or beliefs. Like you said, Planned Parenthood is a much needed resource for many woman and as long as abortion is legal then it should not be discriminated against just because they deal with abortion. It's like the state saying that they are going to stop funding a school that has students of a different race than they believe deserve state funding. It is not the old days, woman have rights.
You lay out the facts clearly. This new "law" violates their constitutional rights of freedom of speech and association. The clinic consists of more than abortion services, it provides S.T.D. screening, breast cancer screening, contraception, and general woman health check-ups.
I strongly, agree with the arguments she addressed and I feel that her approach was not based solely on personal opinion or bias. The government should not have the ability to make a law based on personal beliefs, the rights of woman and Planned Parenthood are clearly protected by the constitution.
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