Republican going after private insurance coverage for abortions

[Cardinal Pizza Deliverance.]

. . . I am flabbergasted, appalled, and nauseated. And so sad. Over this issue. This shit haunts me.

[Suu]

Right now, I'm glad Planned Parenthood exists.

Why?

Because without it, I wouldn't have most of my primary care as well as OB/GYN care, made affordable to me because I have no insurance. My visit coming up with my pelvic? $68, including my new round of BC pills. Seriously. I've gone there several times before for exams, follow-ups to my 2nd miscarriage, and treatments for UTIs. I'm scared shitless of cervical cancer. Pelvic exams aren't fun, but I'd rather deal with 5 uncomfortable minutes rather than how many months/years of treatment for cancer!

I know this thread isn't about PP, but I know they've also been targeted, and if this shit keeps hammering Congress, it's only a matter of time. It's not fair. I depend on the clinic for my personal health, and, god forbid I get pregnant, yes, I'd get an abortion there as well. It's my right, FFS, and I can't stand that it may be taken away from me. The idea makes me sick.

[Succulent Plant]

Precisely, Roger.

http://www.prochoiceactionnetwork-canada.org/articles/anti-tales.shtml

"I've had several cases over the years in which the anti-abortion patient had rationalized in one way or another that her case was the only exception, but the one that really made an impression was the college senior who was the president of her campus Right-to-Life organization, meaning that she had worked very hard in that organization for several years. As I was completing her procedure, I asked what she planned to do about her high office in the RTL organization. Her response was a wide-eyed, 'You're not going to tell them, are you!?' When assured that I was not, she breathed a sigh of relief, explaining how important that position was to her and how she wouldn't want this to interfere with it."

I've encountered this kind of shit among people in the area I live in.  A 40 year old Pentecostal woman who was in charge of her church's letter campaign addressed to Bill Clinton and Al Gore during the Clinton presidency.  She and her 'committee' sent hundreds of anti-abortion letters to them with subjects that generally ran along the lines of "Why are you saving the whales and killing the babies?".  Then she divorces her husband, experiences casual sexual relationships for the first time, doesn't have sense enough to take birth control precautions, gets pregnant and decides that her situation is some exception to her beliefs - and continues her anti-abortion activities.

Lets see what else is going on in there... the Christian Bible condemns: divorce, fornication, and erm, well, hypocrisy. 4 sins in a go. Nice. But at least she didn't offend her god by using that devil birth control stuff.

Yep, the level hypocrisy in some people is amazing.  Truly amazing. 

[East Coast Hustle]

Right now, I'm glad Planned Parenthood exists.

Why?

Because without it, I wouldn't have most of my primary care as well as OB/GYN care, made affordable to me because I have no insurance. My visit coming up with my pelvic? $68, including my new round of BC pills. Seriously. I've gone there several times before for exams, follow-ups to my 2nd miscarriage, and treatments for UTIs. I'm scared shitless of cervical cancer. Pelvic exams aren't fun, but I'd rather deal with 5 uncomfortable minutes rather than how many months/years of treatment for cancer!

I know this thread isn't about PP, but I know they've also been targeted, and if this shit keeps hammering Congress, it's only a matter of time. It's not fair. I depend on the clinic for my personal health, and, god forbid I get pregnant, yes, I'd get an abortion there as well. It's my right, FFS, and I can't stand that it may be taken away from me. The idea makes me sick.

I think that organization is one of the best examples of people occasionally getting it right. I donated my Oregon state tax return to them this year. It's the only time in my life I've ever made a charitable donation that didn't involve handing a bum some money or smokes.

[Luna]

Right now, I'm glad Planned Parenthood exists.

Why?

Because without it, I wouldn't have most of my primary care as well as OB/GYN care, made affordable to me because I have no insurance. My visit coming up with my pelvic? $68, including my new round of BC pills. Seriously. I've gone there several times before for exams, follow-ups to my 2nd miscarriage, and treatments for UTIs. I'm scared shitless of cervical cancer. Pelvic exams aren't fun, but I'd rather deal with 5 uncomfortable minutes rather than how many months/years of treatment for cancer!

I know this thread isn't about PP, but I know they've also been targeted, and if this shit keeps hammering Congress, it's only a matter of time. It's not fair. I depend on the clinic for my personal health, and, god forbid I get pregnant, yes, I'd get an abortion there as well. It's my right, FFS, and I can't stand that it may be taken away from me. The idea makes me sick.

I think that organization is one of the best examples of people occasionally getting it right. I donated my Oregon state tax return to them this year. It's the only time in my life I've ever made a charitable donation that didn't involve handing a bum some money or smokes.

I still go back there, now that I have insurance...  The health care is just fine, and I'd rather they get the money from the insurance company than some big hospital.

[Suu]

The people at the Providence clinic are fantastic, too.

[Thurnez Isa]

By the way the bill passed Wednesday

http://www.womensenews.org/story/abortion/110505/hr-3-uses-health-reform-attack-choice

[Thurnez Isa]

Should have added
still has to pass Senate.
Which most people think wont happen
I'm a little less optimistic.
The people supporting this bill aren't completely stupid in the realms of politics. They wouldn't have pushed for this bill if they don't have something up their sleeves... unless they plan to lose and use their attempt as an election issue.
But depends how many politicians are left in the party vs how many ideologues.