Planned Parenthood

A lot of people are against funding for Planned Parenthood. There is a gigantic misconception that the money the government gives to the organization is largely used for abortions. However abortions only account for three percent of Planned Parenthood services. Even though the government is helping pay for some abortions, it is cheaper for them to give pay for an abortion than support with Welfare a mother who cannot afford to take care of her child. The average abortion costs $500 while the cost of raising the average child is over $250,000. Most of what Planned Parenthood does is to provide contraception. This for the most part that is considered non controversial. Contraception helps both sides because it prevents unwanted pregnancies so the decision to have an abortion does not need to be made. Planned Parenthood also focuses on educating children. Education and contraception are the cheapest and most effective ways to prevent unwanted pregnancy. We cannot cut funding to Planned Parenthood; too many people rely on its services. One in three women has used Planned Parenthood's services before. This program is too important to be cut.