Rocky Mountain News staffer Ed Sealover offered readers a 12-paragraph article on how Planned Parenthood is making a killing off of John McCain's choice of running mate. Too bad he downplayed that they're literal killings.
In his September 23 article, "Planned Parenthood gains from Palin e-mail campaign," Sealover noted that the "staunch abortion-rights opponent" is inspiring pro-choice women to give donations to the organization in Palin's name, meaning that John McCain's campaign headquarters will soon be "receiving tens of thousands of thank-you notes."
Sealover briefly noted that Planned Parenthood provides abortion services, although he failed to mention that, although technically a not-for-profit entity, it earns windfall profits by selling abortion services. Reported Penny Starr of CNSNews.com* earlier this year:
(CNSNews.com) - Planned Parenthood Federation of America made unprecedented revenues and increased the number of abortions over a one-year period by the largest percentage since 1996, according to its just-released annual report.
For the fiscal year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, the organization earned revenues of more than $1 billion and recorded 289,750 abortions - 24,807 more than the previous year.
"If Planned Parenthood were a publicly traded company, they'd be celebrating," Jim Sedlak, vice president of American Life League, told Cybercast News Service. "The stockholders would be screaming, 'Wow, what a good year we had!'"
Planned Parenthood posted its latest annual report on its Web site last week, prompting reaction from several pro-life organizations, including American Life League.
"While most companies have started to feel the squeeze of our sagging economy, business has never been better for Planned Parenthood," Tony Perkins, president of the conservative Family Research Council, said in response to Planned Parenthood's latest figures.
"Planned Parenthood received a $31.4 million pay raise in taxpayer funds - a 10.8 percent increase in the 'non-profit's' government revenue," Perkins added.
Repeated requests by Cybercast News Service for an interview with Planned Parenthood Federation of America officials were not granted.
*CNSNews.com is a division of the Media Research Center, the parent organization of NewsBusters.org
Correction: This post originally reported that Sealover did not mention that Planned Parenthood provides abortions. In fact it was in the fifth paragraph of his story. I apologize for the error, which arised from overlooking this description of the organization: "The campaign is meant to translate anger at her position into money for an agency that provides sex education, women's health care and abortion services." At any rate, given the scope and profitability of Planned Parenthood's abortion services, the organization certainly has a vested financial interest in exploiting fears of pro-life politicians seeking national office.
—Ken Shepherd is Managing Editor of NewsBusters
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"Planned Parenthood
September 24, 2008 - 11:59 ET by kg"Planned Parenthood Makes a Killing"
No pun intended.
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
Murder, Inc.
September 24, 2008 - 13:11 ET by Hoosier DaddyPlanned Parenthood murdered 289,750 babies in one year's time and they want to CELEBRATE that?
Come quickly, Lord Jesus.
Hoosier Daddy:
September 24, 2008 - 13:19 ET by j. frank wilsonPerhaps you should read the blog before you comment. Where does it state Planned Parenthood "celebrated" anything?
Here's a hint - IT DOESN'T!
Enlightenment
September 24, 2008 - 14:11 ET by Hoosier DaddyOh, now I see what you're getting at, jFrank. PP is actually ASHAMED of killing that many babies and will immediately get out of the business.
Not only do they want to
September 24, 2008 - 13:21 ET by mattmNot only do they want to celebrate it, they are willing to shell out hard cash to guarantee the killing continues.
"And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." - Mt. 24:12
abortion services
September 24, 2008 - 14:04 ET by LorraineIt was actually mentioned that they provide abortion services:
"The campaign is meant to translate anger at her position into money for an agency that provides sex education, women's health care and abortion services."
D'oh! See correction.
September 24, 2008 - 14:51 ET by Ken ShepherdD'oh!
See correction.
"The campaign is meant to
September 24, 2008 - 17:05 ET by jdhawk"The campaign is meant to translate anger at her position into money
for an agency that provides sex education, women's health care and
abortion services."
Well, great. Let's hear the interviews of the "angry" that have had abortions. What, no takers? You mean, most women that have had an abortion are ashamed, regretful, and angry - for having had one. Even the woman that was made famous in the case, Roe vs Wade, is in the above category and an vociferous pro life advocate.
The facts are that PP is part of machine that ensures that the hardest part of beginning life in America is the avoidance of being aborted. The fact that PP is making a profit from this despicable practice of killing innocent life makes me beyond angry.
jdhawk:
September 24, 2008 - 17:19 ET by j. frank wilsonYou wrote "... the hardest part of beginning life in America is the avoidance of being aborted." For that statement to be true, there would have to be more abortions in the US than live births. Additionally, more abortions that still born babies and miscarriages.
We know that the abortion rate in the United States has been going down for decades.
There were in 2007 some 4,300,000 babies born in the US. How many abortions were there? How many still born babies? How many miscarriages?
Your statement is absurd.
Wrong Wilson, it's you that
September 24, 2008 - 17:23 ET by Clear thinkerWrong Wilson, it's you that is absurd!
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i see the point you are
September 25, 2008 - 11:39 ET by patmac49i see the point you are trying to make,but if you are looking for an intelligent and non emotional exchange of ideas here,you are barking up the wrong tree