Pro-Life Policies Quashed (How RINO Ralph Regula Killed Effort to Defund Planned Parenhood)

Focus on the Family ^ | Charles R. MiVille

[anniegetyourgun]

Yes, I know that's what their platform says - but at the heart of the majority of Libertarians is a pro-abortion stance. Killing in the name of individual freedom.

[IM2Phat4U]

If we want to get serious about reducing the number of abortions in this country, we must first stop subsidizing the abortion industry with our tax dollars.

[IM2Phat4U]

Here's a great FR thread citing a Wall Street Journal article concerning the foundress of Planned Parenthood:

The Repackaging of Margaret Sanger

[Gelato]

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[IM2Phat4U]

The Vitter Amendment, blocked by RINO Congressman Ralph Regula, would have deprived $66 miilion dollars in tax payers' dollars from getting into the hands of America's #1 killer of unborn children. From a previous press release:

Vitter amendment to curb Title X a step in the right direction [But it has been blocked by Regula]

"The federal Title X population control program should be eliminated completely," said Ed Szymkowiak, national director of STOPP International, a division of American Life League. "Although the Vitter Amendment will not do that, it will stop Planned Parenthood from getting about $66 million of taxpayers' money. That's a big step in the right direction."

Rep. David Vitter (R-La.) is expected to offer an amendment which states, "None of the funds appropriated in this Act may be used to make any award of a grant or contract under Title X (ten) of the Public Health Service Act for fiscal year 2002 or any subsequent fiscal year to any private grantee, delegate, or clinic that provides a chemical or surgical abortion." Current appropriations for Title X are $253.9 million.

"The Vitter Amendment has been called a domestic version of the Mexico City Policy," said Szymkowiak. "That policy prevents taxpayer funding of abortion providers overseas. We should at least have a similar policy in the United States as well."

Release issued: 5 Oct 01

[Aristophanes]

The libertarians accuse me of being a fascist right-wing religious fanatic and the dyed-in-the-wool Republicans accuse me of being a libertarian. Sigh. Sometimes I guess you just can't please everyone.

[Aristophanes]

Yes, I know that's what their platform says - but at the heart of the majority of Libertarians is a pro-abortion stance. Killing in the name of individual freedom.

Just saw this one. Here's my take on it: "Yes, I know that's what their platform says - but at the heart of the majority of [Republicans] is a [cowardly don't-rock-the-boat] pro-abortion stance. Killing [by default]in the name of individual freedom.

[anniegetyourgun]

"but at the heart of the majority of [Republicans] is a [cowardly don't-rock-the-boat] pro-abortion stance. "

And your evidence of this?

[Fiddlstix]

Thanks for the Ping
(sorry I was so late to reply) J

[IM2Phat4U]

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[dandelion]

A BUMP for your PING!

[nicmarlo]

Thanks for the ping. Will send email later today when I get home. This is not good that Planned Parenthood continues to hold something over our Congressman to make in do nothing, which, actually, means they are doing something: siding with Planned Parenthood.

[Aristophanes]

The lack of any effort whatsoever to ban Partial Birth Abortions. How's that for just one tiny example?

[anniegetyourgun]

Yeah, tell to the many R's who worked so hard to get it passed and to x42's desk only to have him veto it - twice. And tell it to all of the R activists in various states who have pushed similar legislation in their states only to have Clinton judicial appointees strike them down.

I'm not aware of a single other party who brought it up, exposed the practice, and pushed harder to ban the hideous procedure. Sure, there were a few other parties who stood around saying "we're behind you all the way", but of course, they have no ability to pass legislation. And that's what it's all about.

Tell it to the R's who plan to bring it up again in the next session. Tell it to the R president who has promised to sign it.

[IM2Phat4U]

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[Scholastic]

Thank you!!!!! The Vitter Amendment would have been wonderful! We have work to do!

[IM2Phat4U]

Another reason to be disappointed!

[IM2Phat4U]

"Although the Vitter Amendment will not do that, it will stop Planned Parenthood from getting about $66 million of taxpayers' money."

I am sticking with the Republicans for now, although I am certainly growing quite discouraged. If Bush does indeed plan to fight for the unborn, why would allow another $66 million to go to Planned Parenthood?

* Planned Parenthood spent millions to defeat Bush.
* Planned Parenthood spent millions to stop Ashcroft
* Planned spent millions to defeat partial birth legislation.

By giving Planned Parenthood $66 million more of taxpayers money, he has strengthened his enemy. If nominates a pro-life judge to the Supreme Court, his enemy will have more resources to attack him. If he initiates legislation to ban partial birth abortion, his enemy will have more resources to defeat it. If he runs for reelection in 2004, his enemy will be stronger than before.

The Clintons would never have allowed $66 million in tax dollars to have gone to a pro-life group. If Bush truly wants to get serious about stopping the American Holocaust, he should start by making sure the modern Nazis at Planned Parenthood stop getting our tax dollars.

[anniegetyourgun]

The Vitter Amendment (similar to the Hyde Amendment, only domestically applied) must come from Congress. W will sign it in a heartbeat.