'Resource centers' found to mislead about abortion

[Judi Lynn]

July 22, 2006, 8:07PM
'Resource centers' found to mislead about abortion
Democrats say federally funded staffs exaggerate links to physical, mental problems

By MARC KAUFMAN
Washington Post

WASHINGTON - Federally funded "pregnancy resource centers" are incorrectly telling women that abortion results in an increased risk of breast cancer, infertility and deep psychological trauma, a minority congressional report has charged.

The report said 20 out of 23 federally funded centers contacted by staff investigators requesting information about an unintended pregnancy told false or misleading information about the potential risks of an abortion.

The pregnancy resource centers, which are often affiliated with anti-abortion religious groups, have received about $30 million in federal funds since 2001, according to the report, requested by Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif.

The report concluded the exaggerations "may be effective in frightening pregnant teen-agers and women and discouraging abortion. But it denies the teen-agers and women vital health information, prevents them from making an informed decision, and is not an accepted public health practice."
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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/4064581.html

[NMMNG]

1. Tis the fundie way

From "abstinence only" sex ed to 'Resource centers', they think lying to women is the best way to go about things. I wonder what Jesus would think about their tactics.

[maddezmom]

2. duplicate topic

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=2395391