I personally think it's hypocritical to defund Planned Parenthood in the name of being anti-abortion. The bulk of their work is in providing education and options for low-income women and families to prevent unwanted pregnancy. If this service was not provided, that many more abortions would be necessary... or that many more poor children on Medicaid would be burdening society financially. It's short-sighted and ignorant, decisions made by the rich who don't understand the poor.
http://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21660176-dislike-abortion-and-support-planned-parenthood-should-go-together-tissue-trade
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonkblog/wp/2015/09/24/defunding-planned-parenthood-would-actually-increase-government-spending
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