Defund Planned Parenthood Analysis

ON September 19th, the House of Representatives voted to defund Planned Parenthood. Mike DeBonis for the Washington explains in House votes to defund Planned Parenthood, but will that help avert a shutdown? the events that occurred in the House. Two bills were passed, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and Defund Planned Parenthood Act. The former addressing criminal penalties if a health staff member did not help a child produced from a failed abortion, the latter addressing a year of no funds going to the Planned Parenthood group. The bill was split on party lines with 248 votes in support of the Survivor Act and 241 votes to defund Planned Parenthood. This is important because if we look into how many women are involved in

Planned Parenthood is supported by 47% of Americans (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/planned-parenthood-favorable-rating_560aab72e4b0768126ff261a) Yet we see a majority of the House pushing for these acts that go against the favorable opinion of the entity. Similarities are seen when colonist ask for representation. In an assembly, some of the more powerful colonists came together to speak to England about their love for England but the lack of representation was unfair. In both situations, we see the controversy appeased, but neither get what they desire. Neither get the equal representation they are asking for but do get a stepping stone to make that

“The 2012 Project is a national, non-partisan campaign determined to address this recruit, train and mentor women candidates. Why does it matter if women have a voice in politics? Clearly, because women 's specific rights and interests are not protected otherwise.” This quote provides perfect insight into what women would be more invested in that men would otherwise disregard because they aren’t as involved. Second, we need our current politicians to listen to our voices. If an overwhelming 47% (a 16% net cushion) agree with the funding of a group, why would then go against the people you are meant to represent. Lastly, as citizens, those who should vote should use their power to find representatives that express their feelings properly. Unlike the colonists, we have the ability of proper representation and voter apathy is simply not a feasible solution in this day and age. So I believe a viable option includes a general push for women politicians and politicians properly representing the ideologies American’s