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#83745 - 01/31/12 08:41 PM SGK and Planned Parenthood
SW to MD Super Elite Member Registered: 10/17/06 Posts: 638 Loc: Midwest	Hi ladies- So this really angers me after working with so many uninsured individuals. Here is one article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/2012/01/31/gIQAACW0fQ_blog.html Of course there are about a zillion out there, and fb/twitter/etc is blowing up. _________________________ The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy - MLKJ
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#83748 - 02/01/12 03:59 AM Re: SGK and Planned Parenthood [Re: SW to MD]
southernmd Super Elite Member Registered: 02/04/10 Posts: 877	I've heard all kinds of bad things about Komen in general, which really disappoints me, because I headed a team for them for one of their runs (my school's). http://gaylesulik.com/2011/01/susan-g-komen-for-the-cure%C2%AE-sells-out-the-pink-to-get-the-green/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/trevorbutter...n-for-the-cure/ That's just two of them. I've seen much more controversy with these guys out in internet news world.
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#83749 - 02/01/12 04:00 AM Re: SGK and Planned Parenthood [Re: southernmd]
southernmd Super Elite Member Registered: 02/04/10 Posts: 877	Meaning - I'm disappointed about what I'm hearing - not disappointed in that people are writing about it. Making sure it is clear I'm not siding with Komen here.
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#83758 - 02/01/12 02:43 PM Re: SGK and Planned Parenthood [Re: southernmd]
megboo Elite Member Registered: 06/22/05 Posts: 376 Loc: Illinois	I'm going to take a very different stance on this. I'm pleased about this as a practicing pro-life Catholic. No judgment, but this is where I'm coming from. _________________________ "Some of it's magic and some of it's tragic but I had a good life all the way." - He Went to Paris by Jimmy Buffett
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#83761 - 02/01/12 04:32 PM Re: SGK and Planned Parenthood [Re: megboo]
southernmd Super Elite Member Registered: 02/04/10 Posts: 877	megboo - my stance/beliefs align with yours there, but I'm merely pointing out I think SGK is shady for other reasons than the Planned Parenthood thing. I've been hearing shady things about them for awhile, actually.
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#83762 - 02/01/12 05:39 PM Re: SGK and Planned Parenthood [Re: southernmd]
megboo Elite Member Registered: 06/22/05 Posts: 376 Loc: Illinois	Now that you mention it, I have heard things about them misleading the public about funds actually used for breast cancer research. Unconfirmed, but still... _________________________ "Some of it's magic and some of it's tragic but I had a good life all the way." - He Went to Paris by Jimmy Buffett
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#83773 - 02/01/12 07:59 PM Re: SGK and Planned Parenthood [Re: megboo]
Administrator Elite Member Registered: 06/12/02 Posts: 148 Loc: TX	A quick FYI: we've got a story and poll about this on the front page. Opinions are varied, but I think the MomMD community has a unique and important role to play in the debate. http://www.mommd.com/komen-foundation-and-planned-parenthood.shtml Edited by Administrator (02/01/12 08:00 PM)
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#83781 - 02/01/12 10:04 PM Re: SGK and Planned Parenthood [Re: Administrator]
Apop201X Super Elite Member Registered: 09/14/03 Posts: 2455 Loc: Gaithersburg, MD	I volunteer with Komen and have for many years now. My guess is that this was a political move, but I really haven't looked much into it. _________________________ Future MD or DO, PhD Blog-o http://path201x.blogspot.com/
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#83816 - 02/04/12 07:32 PM Re: SGK and Planned Parenthood [Re: Apop201X]
Apop201X Super Elite Member Registered: 09/14/03 Posts: 2455 Loc: Gaithersburg, MD	After doing some research, I decided to go on hiatus with Komen until all this gets sorted out to my satisfaction. Last week, I received a letter from the national president of Komen regarding this matter, but I'm still not comfortable continuing as a volunteer until I see what the future holds. _________________________ Future MD or DO, PhD Blog-o http://path201x.blogspot.com/
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