11-29-2008, 01:44 AM
graylocks wrote:
i could be not reading deeply enough, but it appears these PP Health Centers do not do the abortions but counsel and refer the patient elsewhere. Perhaps the gift certificate is usuable at the places a woman seeking an abortion is referred to but that's unclear.
Here is an AP story where they say the vouchers could be used for abortions:
http://www.newsday.com/business/nationwo...3112.story
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The vouchers could be applied to the cost of an abortion. "I certainly don't think anyone would consider giving it for that purpose," spokeswoman Kate Shepherd said.
The organization dispenses more than 500,000 units of birth control each year including pills, condoms, diaphragms, spermacides and morning-after pills, she said.
Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Judy Monroe applauded the idea, calling it a "really a meaningful gift."
Spokeswoman Diane Quest of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America said the Indiana branch is among a handful of its 99 affiliates that currently offer gift certificates or have done so in the past.
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