I know there’s plenty of pro-lifers hoping that Komen hasn’t reversed itself on defunding Planned Parenthood with their latest statement that they’re revising their funding criteria.
Good Christian people always want to think the best of others. And that’s good. But in this case I urge folks to just stop. We sometimes act like teenagers who just got dumped who swear that she’s coming back. But she’s not coming back. She’s been making the back window of some dude’s 1992 Honda CRV all steamy for weeks now.
I know lots of folks don’t want to think Komen buckled. But you know who thinks they have? Planned Parenthood. Cecile Richards released a love letter to Komen today. I would put the whole thing down but I’m too sickened so I’ll just cut out the key graf:
“In recent weeks, the treasured relationship between the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation and Planned Parenthood has been challenged, and we are now heartened that we can continue to work in partnership toward our shared commitment to breast health for the most underserved women. We are enormously grateful that the Komen Foundation has clarified its grantmaking criteria, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Komen partners, leaders and volunteers. What these past few days have demonstrated is the deep resolve all Americans share in the fight against cancer, and we honor those who are at the helm of this battle.
Let’s not tie ourselves in knots trying to believe the best of Komen. They buckled to the death fetishists.
Do you really think that Cecile Richards would be all buddy buddy unless Planned Parenthood was getting mad cash again. Only two things make Planned Parenthood happy. Mad cash and dead babies. They’ve found a clever way to unite their two passions. And Komen is helping. Again.
Here’s a good rule of thumb. If Planned Parenthood is happy about something I’m usually ticked off about it. And vice versa. Planned Parenthood is backing up the money truck to Komen again and they’re thrilled. So I’m not.
When they go through the next grant process I bet Planned Parenthood will get something. It might not be as much as they used to this time. But they’ll get something.
Caveat: Look, I’m hoping on wrong on this. Nobody would be happier to be wrong. If I am I promise to post a pic of myself here with a sign saying “I”m a cynical jerk.” But something tells me I won’t be breaking out the poster board and Sharpies any time soon.
Update: Pelosi Calls Komen Reversal on Planned Parenthood Funding a “Big Victory”…
February 3, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Given the protagonists involved, caution is best. That's not cynicism at all. It's just using your head.
February 3, 2012 at 8:56 pm
There's a difference between cynicism and reality. Sigh.
February 3, 2012 at 9:51 pm
Seldome is someone totally good or evil. Same is true with PP. They do good by teaching breast self exams and funding poor womens mammograms. The serve a portion of women with no other options. You may hate them for the things you consider bad, contraception and abortion, but they do some good.
Is it fair to hate the entire Catholic Church because of some bad things that have happened? I think not.
We judge others by their actions, we judge ourselves by our intentions.
February 3, 2012 at 10:44 pm
It's funny. Nobody ever says "seldom is someone totally good or evil" about Nazis. Planned Parenthood is not good. Not for anyone. Not for anything. And comparing Planned Parenthood to Holy Mother Church? C'mon. That's blasphemy.
The fact that Planned Parenthood and Nancy Pelosi are reveling in this statement gives me pause. There are other organizations that are unwilling to give compromising statements in order to protect themselves. I'll support THEM.
It's not cynicism. It's realism. Had we all had a little more of this realistic view of the healthcare bill, we wouldn't have opened ourselves up to having to beg for our conscience clause.
We should trust only those who have proven themselves trustworthy. Otherwise, we'll be kicking ourselves once again.
I am hoping for the best, but personally, I can't afford to give my money away to causes that are working for the very evil I am trying to fight.
February 3, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Matthew, I believe today was just a preview of this administrations plans for us rebellious Catholics who will refuse to submit to the HHS mandate. What happened to Komen is just a taste of the things to come against our beloved Church. I would like to invite everyone to join me in a First Friday Adoration Novena, beginning 3/2/12–for our leaders, our nation and our faith.
February 3, 2012 at 11:07 pm
Um, with all due respect, "Anonymous", I wish to present this favorite quote of mine: "You can't practise vice with virtue." I don't care if PP is also feeding millions of poor starving children in Africa (which they're not). If they are OK with brutally murdering babies (which they observe on ultrasounds) and perferating women's uteruses, something is wrong somewhere… gravely wrong, and EVIL. Another favorite of mine: "If it smells like fish, it probably is." PP tries to hide Satan's favorite sacrament of death under the guise of 'helping women.' But I've always had an eensy weensy question for them… how are they helping preborn women?
I'm feeling cynical, too… especially since Komen had the audacity to try a wimpy lie in THEIR statement today, that their resonas are 'not political'… nevermind that 23 Senators wrote to them urging them to change their mind. and who knows what other 'political theats' they received. They could have at least been honest. But they are lying, too, so perhaps they do make good partners with PP. May God bring justice upon both organizations which harm way more people than they help. Their days are numbered, and the pink ribbon just became an even clearer symbol of death to me and millions of others.
February 3, 2012 at 11:23 pm
Praise the lord, sweet jesus! I am a catholic and a liberal who believes in pro-choice. I believe that the life of the woman who is a fully breathing, speaking, thinking human being is more valuable than that of a fetus, who if taken out of the mother's body at the time of abortion would be considered an "it" and would die on it's own. I'm not sure how the term "pro-life" came to be, since the only life that pro-lifers seem to care about is that of the microscopic fetus.
As for Planned Parenthood, it'd be really nice if my part-time job offered health insurance so I could afford to go to a private gynecologist for my pap-smears and breast exams. But since it doesn't, I go to PP for those things. Maybe if I just become a pro-lifer, I'll all of a sudden have a job with health insurance or lots of money! But since that will never happen, I thank god for PP and the humanitarian people who created and fund it!
February 4, 2012 at 12:13 am
Dear Anonymous,
I will be praying for you, beloved daughter of God. You don't even realize the beauty of your own Catholic faith.
The humanitarian acts of Planned Parenthood are a cover for their true ambitions. They seek only money and power. Please research them. They are not looking out for you.
February 4, 2012 at 12:40 am
The PP crowd are evil – we have people like this here in the UK and they have slipped into society. You are alert enough to expose them.
February 4, 2012 at 2:15 am
The callousness, the hardness of heart, towards innocent, defenceless boy and girl babies whom it is natural for us to nurture and protect (as evidenced by a couple of the statements above) is horrifying. When it is not unusual for a woman in a particular society to refer to babies in their mothers' wombs in such a cruel and heartless way, you know that that society has been destroyed by sin, stripped of human empathy. This is what widespread sexual depravity, forced on people, even when they are still vulnerable children, does to our society. Our children are exposed to pornography and promiscuity and loveless hedonistic abuse of their bodies by even those whose duty it is to protect them and teach them how to be good. I grieve for what we have done to the last two generations of children – and the hellish nightmare that has been unleashed. Killing the most innocent without any remorse or shame is the result. Even the stones cry out . . .!! Lord have mercy on us – so many have become dead to evil, they have been captured by Satan and do his deeds, unquestioningly, all reason and love deserted, despised. Blessed Michael the Archangel, defend us in the hour of conflict. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God restrain him we humbly pray and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast Satan down to Hell, and with him all the other wicked spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
February 4, 2012 at 4:41 am
I don't know what to make of the whole thing, frankly. The whole PP statement might be crap, the kind of thing you say to pressure the other side into doing what you want — all the while you are preparing an attack in case they don't fall for it. Or it may be honest. I don't think we're privvy to all the things happening behind the scenes so I intend to do what I always did — give money to other organizations and not PP — unless the really do cut funding.
Anonymous: PP has great marketing, they make sure they're the first place women think of for free or cheap health care. But abortions are the big money part of their operation. There ar PLENTY of county and private clinics that do what they do and anyone who needs help should call their county office for the name of the closest one. When I was a young married woman (and not religious) I went to PP to get pills because my insurance plan did not cover them. I thought at once of "nice" PP, with their offices at colleges and their "nice" work helping the poor… I knew they did abortions but I didn't think about that much because it did not apply to me. But over the years, long before I became prolife, I came to see that they are not nice. They are built around abortion, and that taints everything they do. There's a difference between "doing some nice things and some bad things" and setting up a multi-million dollar company that builds giant facilities just to kill people.
February 4, 2012 at 2:28 pm
at the end, this is a net positive, in that now everyone has clarity about komen. There is now no excuse to support them.
February 5, 2012 at 6:50 am
I was glad Komen was stopping support of PP then sad when they reversed course. Then was thinking during this terrible ecomonic disaster a gimick was needed to increase donations. So get major publicity regarding a loss of funds to PP motivating the wealthy liberals to give huge sums:which they did. Then switch back so the average income wage earners will again be supportive.In God we Trust.
February 5, 2012 at 6:14 pm
PP does NOT give mammograms, etc. They are an abortion industry. Those "microscopic" fetuses have souls and are human beings. The women are left prone to breast cancer and must live with the guilt of murdering their own child, their own son or daughter. PP sexualizes children and promotes promiscuity. It ONLY deals with the promoting of SIN.
One cannot be truly a Catholic and a pro-abort. God is the Author of life and no one has the right to murder. Anonymous, you have been deceived and have fallen for the lies.
All supposed other 'services' can be held elsewhere! At health departments, at crisis pregnancy centers and so forth. The nation's largest abortion provider that geta a million tax dollars a day needs to be defunded and closed down. Their hired killers might think about actually caring for health. Murder is not health, by the way.
February 5, 2012 at 8:54 pm
From the American Cancer website:
The risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers is reduced with the use of OCs, while the risk of breast and cervical cancers is increased.
It's a win/win for both sides. Give women the pill so they can develop breast cancer and donate grants to not do mammograms.