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ashling

(25,771 posts)
Sat Mar 17, 2012, 02:16 AM Mar 2012

The arguement that Rick Perry and other Republicans make

for de-funding Planned Parenthood should be used to bite them in the ass.

They use the concept that funds are fungible and so even though they may do other things - "good things" - than provide abortions, funds are fungible and money given to the organization for any purpose could be used for things they don't like (abortion)

By that logic, no more funds should go from government to Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, or any faith based organization. Any bill to de-fund planned parenthood should contain an amendment to end faith-based giving by govt.

*I accidentally posted this in the lounge earlier and a couple of good Samaritans tried correct me before it was too late over there, but alas, I was watching wild dogs of Nat Geo*

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The arguement that Rick Perry and other Republicans make (Original Post) ashling Mar 2012 OP
Good point. And I was watching my wild dogs. Loudmxr Mar 2012 #1
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