Comments on: Planned Parenthood Exec: Choice Includes NFP

By: Jess

Jess — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:16:56 +0000

There’s nothing wrong with having a critical approach to an organization one differs with so deeply, Andy. Guess what? I wouldn’t let my guard down one bit, either. However, I’ve seen so many couples have conversions through NFP that I do think that as dark as the world is, this is a tiny, tiny ray of light, especially if they refer people to NFP rather than FAM. Glad you like my blog; it’s a regular CCL party here since most readers are CCL. You’re welcome back any time.

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:20:39 +0000

I hate to be cynical, but I see this differently. I believe this is a cunning attempt to be “open” and “understanding” and frankly to elicit responses such as what appears here (“great news,” “promising,” “hopeful”). If she is directly connected with Planned Parenthood, I don’t think it changes what the organization stands for, what it promotes, and what it (or she) will propose women do at the end of the day. Even if her comments are sincere and not a premeditated attempt to deceive, in the big scheme of things it won’t change the organization’s position one iota, and I would not let me guard down for a nano-second!
Sorry to be the gloomy gus on this one
(BTW, your blog is great!)

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:50:13 +0000

I think it just highlights the absurdity of about 99% of people who claim to be “pro-choice”. We’re saluting this woman as though she’s done something remarkable because she’s said that people who are “pro-choice” should support all choices. If “pro-choice” people were actually pro-choice, and not just “pro-the-pill”, “pro-abortion”, then her words would be unremarkable, because all choices would actually be honored, not just the ones that generate income for PP.

That said, as a woman in her job, working with the people she works with, she is brave to suggest that all choices actually be supported.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:26:35 +0000

I think it is great to see someone in her position advocating NFP!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:23:39 +0000

We know your beliefs and standpoints….of course we don’t think you are supporting Planned Parenthood! (And if anyone does…well, they haven’t read much of your blog!) We are just glad to see a glimmer of hope!!!

By: Kim Derrick

Kim Derrick — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:10:56 +0000

I think this is very hopeful!
Thanks for sharing!

Kim

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:27:21 +0000

I was afraid people would think I was promoting Planned Parenthood. I’m glad you understand this is actually a good thing, a tiny foot in the door to hope.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:09:09 +0000

Wow! This is great! Thank you so much for sharing this!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:05:24 +0000

This is great news! I’m so happy to see this! Now if only she could start convincing the rest of her colleagues of the value of NFP, and then maybe they’d start to see the value of life…