Our tax dollars being used to spread false information on women's health

[Nikki Stone 1]

From Planned Parenthood:

"I've written to you about so-called "crisis pregnancy centers" before: the fake "clinics" set up by anti-choice groups to mislead women in their most vulnerable moments, which have received $30 million in government grants since 2001.

But a shocking new report out of Congress exposes exactly what our tax dollars are paying for — word by chilling word. It's hard proof that federally funded programs are dispensing misinformation and outright FALSEHOODS...


...This week, a congressional report proved that anti-choice "crisis pregnancy centers" have received $30 million of our tax dollars to tell patients that, among other things, suicide, breast cancer, and infertility are much more likely to occur following an abortion. None of these claims is true, of course...

...These centers use neutral-sounding names and ads, falsely promising full reproductive health services. And now, thanks to an investigation by Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), we know exactly what they're telling women, because female investigators called, saying they were pregnant, and recorded their conversations.

What kinds of sage advice are our tax dollars funding? Here are some direct quotes:

The research shows: Psychological stress after an abortion is NO MORE COMMON than after childbirth.
But they said: Abortions cause "guilt ... sexual problems ... suicidal ideas ... drug use, eating disorders" and "a downward spiral."

The research shows: Abortion does NOT cause an increased risk of breast cancer.
But they said: "All abortion causes an increased risk of breast cancer in later years."

The research shows: Abortions in the first trimester, using the most common abortion procedure, create NO risks for future fertility.
But they said: It's "common" for abortion to lead to "many miscarriages" or "permanent damage," such that "you wouldn't be able to carry."

Our government should not be funding anti-choice propaganda. Take action right now:
http://www.ppaction.org/campaign/crisis_clinics2

[Nite Owl]

1. I just got this and was going to

post it too!

This information has to get known, it's immoral like all that the right wing does.


Please kick and recommend and keep this post up.

[Nikki Stone 1]

2. I'm glad you were going to post it too

This is really important and can get overlooked with everything else that is going on.

[Nite Owl]

3. Another kick

Nikki maybe crosspost it here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=106

It might get more attention as there are so many other issues going on right now in GD.