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I suppose I'm Pro-Choice
I went to Planned Parenthood for a long time. I'm not necessarily as happy with them as you are. I have a "skin condition" it's kind of gross but I went to Planned Parenthood for YEARS!!! YEARS and my condition went undiagnosed until a female African American doctor at PPH referred me to a dermotologist. I feel the older White nurses were very condescending and judgemental. I was tested for STD's which I understand but when they all came back negative there was no follow up about my skin condition!!! They'd ask me on each visit "How long have you had that." My response "YEARS." They'd say "YEARS!!"
PPH is better than nothing I suppose. I've heard of nurses telling women negative comments about positive pregnancy results even though they didn't know the woman's feelings about a pregnancy!
I now have my own doctor so I'll never go to PPH again unless I get dropped by my healthcare provider but maybe then I'll pay out the nose just to be treated with the respect I deserve. I was saddened to see YOUNG women there. These young girls clearly had no idea what they were doing. I knew from their comments. They joked that because someone had had sex their exam would take longer than someone who'd never had sex. It was just sad to see these young girls gladly giving away a most precious part of themselves at such a young age.
I really didn't realize how negative I feel about Planned Parenthood. My experiences there weren't positive. I'm thankful I had access to birth control pills but I hate the attitudes of the workers there.
posted by
Taffy000
on July 13, 2004 at 6:40 AM
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I can tell people all kinds of stories about the "pro-life" movement
because my parents were so deep into that crazy shit that they participated in Operation Rescues back in the late 80's. Talk about a bunch of loonies. It's amazing to me how these folks get all riled up about a fetus, but they don't give a damn about the women who carry the children to the term. I've always thought it odd that my parents and other similar morons never bother to adopt a bunch of children. I mean, since they care so much about "the children", wouldn't it make sense that they adopt a bunch and donate lots of money for their care and education?? Don't we have a problem in this country with an over-supply of foster and adoptable children?? Why don't these idiots line up and start taking these kids into their loving arms?? Because this debate is not about the children. It's not even about abortion. It's about morality. It's one big dramatic morality tale for the ultra-religious. What would these people do if tomorrow abortion were outlawed? They'd have nothing to invey against. They'd lose their moral smugness. Actually, I'm sure they'd find another issue in which to out-moral the rest of us. The point is that abortion is not the underlying issue. Morality and values are the drivers of this debate. Abortion is the platform used to battle about morality.
posted by
t_rat
on July 12, 2004 at 7:25 PM
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From Bunny to Harvey and other male readers
Men's pro-choice opinions and support definitely do count! Important decisions about birth control and abortion are often made jointly by couples, especially if these couples are married. And since there are plenty of vocal male opponents of abortion, it's good to have vocal male supporters of choice. So we definitely want you as readers of this blog, even if some of the "girl stuff" makes you queasy!
posted by
Bunny
on July 12, 2004 at 8:42 AM
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Bunny,
I don't know if my 2-cents are worth even that much in a pro-choice blog (since guys have always had a choice anyway) but I wanted to tell you that I'm behind the pro-choice movement all the way.
Not too long ago, if asked, I would have called myself a conservative but then I actually started thinking (Really! That "thinking" stuff doesn't get enough good press!
) for myself and realized that there is no political party -- OR religious affiliation -- for the likes of me.
Anyway, enough about me -- I've read through your last several posts in this blog and, as I said, I'm with you (for what its worth). I've added you to my favorites, will read along as you post, and will be sure to leave you comments when I do.
Keep fighting!
posted by
HarveyG
on July 12, 2004 at 7:52 AM
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PP certainly helped me and I donate regularly now to repay them
I was 16 when I started having sex with my ex-husband. He was 17. The only place I could go, for birth control -- without telling my parents -- back in the 70's was Planned Parenthood. I got exams and the pill from them and it was literally a life saver for me. I never missed the pill, and didn't have any pregnancy scares. None. My Ex and I got married when I was 20 and he 21. And we finally decided to have a baby and I went off the pill, 5 yrs into the marriage. It took me a year to get pregnant and my daughter R is the result.
I know that young people are going to have sex with eachother. It's a fact. We can play dumb or blind to it and deny that our children are human and have emotions and hormones raging through them, and expect them not to do what we all do, or we can be proactive and talk reasonably to them, and help them take the precautions they should take. I have chosen to be honest and frank with my daughter and she's been an excellent kid about it all. I didn't lie to her. I told her the truth. And I told her about birth control and I bought her condoms and told her I'd much rather have her around, than get some disease that could kill her or one that would seriously change her life, or have a baby at a very young age, so here, here are some condoms. Have the boy use them. So far she hasn't........
Worrywort...........
posted by
worrywort
on July 11, 2004 at 11:05 PM
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The only thing I feel bad about is
that P.P. can't get enough funding. This is sad considering we pay taxes, but society can't take care of its female members.
P.P. is wonderful - it is a wealth of unbiased information with lots of helpful links to websites. I love the features it has, like every time there is something threatening women's rights, they have forms that we can fill out to send to our senators. A couple of years ago, there was a Whole Big Shit going on about health insurance providers not covering birth control, although they were covering Viagra. Those Bitches! Anyway, lots of letters were sent through P.P...
It's a shame that so many people think that P.P. is a bunch of demons handing out abortions. This simply is not true! When my friend was pregnant, they gave her pre-natal vitamins and referrals for check-ups. After she had her baby, the same center provided her with birth control. And they sent her to a local hospital who was running a voluntary program for "poor" mothers. She would never have known about the program without the help of P.P. That program gave her diapers, clothes, and formula for the first few months. Now her daughter is two years old (and extremely cute), and her family donates their time and resources to the hospital program.
People should stop hating on P.P.!
posted by
helene
on July 11, 2004 at 7:24 PM
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It should be any persons choice male or female
where they chose to go for their health care. This is America and we have the freedom to chose the doctor of our choice. As far as Planned Parenthood is concerned I am all for it! Since they have taken sex education out of our schools at least at Planned Parenthood teens and young adults can get Facts and prevention methods. It is better than half the teen population being mommies and daddies.
posted by
StrickGold
on July 11, 2004 at 4:20 PM
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