Defund Goliath

Planned Parenthood, as mentioned here before, has finally been exposed as the disgusting monster it is. Multiple undercover videos have revealed Planned Parenthood employees supporting underage prostitution, encouraging abortions for abused minors, and even supporting racial eugenics (not surprising when you consider the views of Planned Parenthood’s founder).

Our country has finally awoken to the reality that Planned Parenthood uses taxpayer money to kill babies and promote evil. And now, through the exposes of Lila Rose and her Live Action team, our public officials have as well.

Congress is currently debating whether to completely defund Planned Parenthood. Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted 240-185 to do just that, and the measure now faces a vote in the Senate.

Here are some sobering facts:

  • American taxpayers send $350 million each year to Planned Parenthood, a supposed “non-profit” which made $63 million in profits last year.
  • These government funds provide nearly one-third of the organization’s budget.
  • Much of Planned Parenthood’s profit came by aborting 300,000 unborn children last year.
  • Planned Parenthood performs about 1/4 of all U.S. abortions.

As the measure approaches the Senate, you can make a huge difference. By taking just two minutes to call your Senator and express support for the defunding of Planned Parenthood, you really have influence. I know from my other advocacy work that constituent phone calls strongly sway the votes of politicians.

The politically-savvy folks at CatholicVote.org have targeted 13 Senators who have particular influence in this vote. Convincing them to defund Planned Parenthood is vital, so if you live in any of these states, go here to quickly connect with your Senator:

  • Alaska
  • Arkansas
  • Illinois
  • Louisiana
  • Massachusetts
  • Maine
  • New England
  • North Dakota
  • Texas
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Dakota
  • West Virginia

Even if you don’t live in those states though, call you Senators to either encourage them to add their support, or to thank them for respecting life. One day, all of these giants will fall, and the ‘culture of death’ will collapse. May this vote move us closer to that day!