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Updated: 12:02 AM Nov 2, 2009
Planned Parenthood Director Leaves, Has Change of Heart
Planned Parenthood has been a part of Abby Johnson's life for the past eight years; that is until last month, when Abby resigned. Posted: 11:23 PM Nov 1, 2009Reporter: Ashlea Sigman Email Address: Sigman@kbtx.com |
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Posted by: Charles
Location: Nevada
on Nov 10, 2009 at 04:30 PM
Why do these people always attack the person when they cant defeat the message. Nice how Jane attacks Abby Johnson now that Abby is not towing the line for her cause anymore. Did anyone hear Jane call for Abby's removal for her alleged "uneducated and emotional" mismanagement prior to Abby's change in moral and ethical views? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Me
Location: Bryan
on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM
To: Dale - I'm sorry hon, but it is none of your business to be a fly on the wall when I meet God. And just for the record, ya'll, there is a difference between pro-abortion and pro-choice. Yes, there is! I may not agree with abortion, but I agree it is not my right to tell someone else what to do. It is their choice. CHOICE!! All those civil liberties and rights everyone is always yelling about, well here it is! And even if it is made illegal does not mean it will not happen. We have girls leaving babies in dumpsters and in bathrooms and men and women killing newborns with abortion LEGAL! Do you think it will get less if those who don't want the babies can't get legal help? It will happen anyway, far more dangerous. And before you say, 'well, they ought not get pregnant', abstinence is never going to work as a form of birth control. Unwanted pregnancy is always going to happen. Sorry to say. I don't condone abortion. I condone freedom of choice. Just my opinion. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: M
Location: Bryan
on Nov 10, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Well obviously, my first port was too much... If you have never been to a PP clinic then how do you know what you're talking about. God is the only one who will judge anyone. Is your house and hands so clean where you can assume judgement? Better check. But funny how the other day I drove PP and there wasn't anyone outside or a video camera, hhhmm. Theres so much talk about how abortions are wrong and a sin, but if half of you on here, spent half as much time talking to your teenagers about protection, boys and girls, maybe abortion wouldn't be that big of an issue? How bout we stop fighting and start informing. Give teenagers the information to protectthemselves against getting pregnant or STD, why are we so afraid to talk about sex, and the emotions, its happening whether you talk to your teens or not. I'd rather my daughter be able to talk about sex then giggle about it and become pregnant at 16 or before she's ready. God watches over all of us. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jane
Location: College Station, TX
on Nov 9, 2009 at 05:50 PM
This is a very scary story - not because Abby Johnson left PP to join the anti-choice group, but because she was a director of a medical services organization for the last 2 years. Surgeries do not look pretty, whether it is an abortion, or a removal of an appendix. It is very sad that someone that uneducated and emotional has been doing the very important and very tough job of managing the only abortion provider in town. Besides, it seems that this story is simply not true. Abby Johnson has been on notice with PP management for a while, and worried about losing her job. Coalition for life offered her a job - bashing Abby's previous employer. Who is going to disagree that the economy is just too tough right now to refuse a nice paycheck, even if the job involves lying to the press? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Denise
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 9, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Adam wasn't carried in a womb, or conceived. He was created as a grown man. I like the way Marsha says "your God" Makes me wonder who HER god is. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Anonymous
on Nov 9, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Where do we stop? I guarantee very soon these comments will be debating the issue of euthanasia. Newsweek recently had an article entitled "The Case for killing Granny" (If you don't believe me, read it yourself.) It will not stop with the MURDER of unborn babies, it will continue to the MURDER of senior citizens. Ultimately, life will be devalued even further. If we continue on this course and do not change direction we are headed for another Hitler type era. With mass murder being looked on as "acceptable" Hitler believed that he should kill off the weak, the infirm, and the elderly. He certainly did not value life. (Pay attention here this is very important) Those who do NOT learn from history ARE DOOMED to repeat it. Also, at the Nuremberg trials, several tried to defend themselves by saying they were just following orders, but they were judged as being complicit with the mass murder. If we don't do anything to stop it and stand by doing nothing WE ARE GUILTY AS WELL. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lani Ackerman
Location: College Station, TX
on Nov 8, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Praise God for Abbey and her bravery! As a doctor, I know life begins at conception, and have seen innumerable tiny fetuses on ultrasounds. I have delivered many babies of women who initially wanted an abortion, and hugged me when they changed their mind and had their child. I have counseled many who - even after their abortion was done 30 years before still live with guilt and depression. Abortion not only kills the baby, it kills the emotions and soul of the man and woman who conceive the victim. I will never forget one tiny baby I was called to see during my internship nearly 25 years ago - she survived an abortion for a few minutes, but was 50 grams too tiny to resuscitate. No one can tell me a fetus is not a baby from conception - it is a fact. God forgive and heal our land from this awful sin. May the generation which has suffered the most and lost their friends and siblings rise up and fight for LIFE. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marsha
Location: Oregon
on Nov 8, 2009 at 07:33 PM
Guys, taking a breath..as a lifelong mbr of the church of Christ,I've not only read the entire Bible more than once,I memorized lg portions & taught it for yrs. My references were accurate. I only use them for you who are religious, b/c for the many who do NOT believe, Bible quotes are irrelevant. Birth control is a boon to civilization & to women's lives, and many women used to BEG Margaret Sanger for her help in limiting their families,Tim. Yes,'lower class'(poor) women are who she helped, b/c 'upper class'(rich)women beg no one for help-they simply buy what they need. By harassing women at health clinics,Christians are now doing what you claim Sanger did-interfering w/poorer people's lives. Rich women aren't walking past your scowling faces or rosaries into PP-they get birth control AND abortions on the QT, on the 'upper class' side of town. WWJD? Would Jesus yell,'bring out the baby parts in a bucket?' I think NOT. Stay home. Pray no one harasses you at YOUR doctor's office. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Misha
on Nov 8, 2009 at 09:16 AM
to Marsha, re: Claire's comment She didn't ASK you a question. She made a comment. She wasn't asking you to share any information. Perhaps you need to take a breath, remove the filters, and HEAR what people are saying instead of falsely accusing them of "needing to know others' private business." BTW, your biblical exegesis is inaccurate. What you have done with the bible seems to be the very same thing you have accused others of doing re: Margaret Sanger's book. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: tim
Location: Oregon
on Nov 7, 2009 at 06:02 PM
Marsha, I *was* talking about what she wrote: her book titled The Pivot of Civilization - it's available free on Google Books. It's not just the word feeble-minded. It's her view of the lower classes and her belief in the goodness of eugenics, and yes that's the word she uses (eugenics) and her meaning is clear. She wasn't a teenager having a conversation with a friend. She chose her words knowing they would be published and intending to persuade. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marsha
Location: Oregon
on Nov 7, 2009 at 05:12 PM
Katie,I wish you had explained what YOU mean. Simply, abortion is a legal procedure to remove a fetus from a uterus. There are lots of reasons: save a woman's life,keep a girl whose father raped her from bearing her own sister or brother,allow a rape victim to decide whether she will give her rapist his offspring, to keep a family from birthing children they can't afford, or because a woman doesn't wish to have a child. It is legal, therefore it isn't murder under our law, as murder is illegal. If you want to use your God to stop people from using birth control of ANY kind, the Christian Bible says (Exodus) if a pregnant woman is hurt & loses her child, her husband can levy a fine. It also says(Genesis) that God breathed into Adam's nostrils "the breath of life, and man became a living soul," so that's when your God says we are souls. Any other "facts" you wish to argue are your opinion, and your opinion shall not govern my life. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Katie
on Nov 7, 2009 at 02:10 PM
The point is, argue abortion for WHAT IT IS. Stop comparing it to something else because it is not something else. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dale
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
on Nov 7, 2009 at 12:45 AM
Say what you want now, but I sure would like to be a fly on the wall the day you stand before God. I bet your tone will change as you are about to get cast into the lake of fire. Give much thought about your position on proabortion before you plant your flag. Male doctors are getting rich off of destroying the bobies and emotions of women of America. I guess it's easy for a doctor to justify killing a baby while cruising on his 35 foot boat... Hitler would of loved this plan. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marsha
Location: Oregon
on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:53 PM
To Tim (and others: I just finished Margaret Sanger's autobiography, b/c I was tired of hearing snippets from other. Remember that colloquialisms (like "feeble-minded") change: one day people will wonder why teens laughed & called each other "lame" in 2009. Read her words and the stories of the women she helped, women whose bodies were used up by childbearing & poverty. It was against the law to even speak of, must less distribute-birth control. Now THAT's "lame." Try reading her own words, please, not bits that the churches publicize. And judge her by her times. To Claire: I had a miscarriage. The D&C tissue was disposed of by my doctor. I didn't name it or bury it in a family plot. I felt sad b/c I wanted a child. Of course, your question is typical of antichoicers - needing to know others' private business. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sammie
Location: IL
on Nov 6, 2009 at 09:51 PM
Posted by: Scarlett Location: Tennessee on Nov 6, 2009 at 01:43 PM People might claim that God is pro-life, but I have yet to be shown anything in the Bible that would validate such a belief. Dear Scarlett, God is the AUTHOR of LIFE. He created You. Genesis Chapter 1 "God created man in his image, in the divine image he created him, male and female he created them." Jeremiah Chapter 1: Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. God created you Scarlette because He loves you. And He loves everyone ever conceived...to be given LIFE. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: tim
Location: Oregon
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Hi Marsha, I'm from Oregon too. Have you actually read what Margaret Sanger wrote? Try it. It will be enlightening, unless you are - using one of *her* favorite words - "feeble-minded". [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Beth
Location: Washington
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:05 PM
For Scarlett, if you're interested in knowing more you can read Psalm 139:13-16 & John 10:10. My personal favorite is Jeremiah 32:35 in regards to people killing their own children God says "...which I did not command, nor did it come into My mind that they should do such a thing." We will never know the devasting impact millions of lives lost to abortion has had on each one of us. What child wasn't born that could have been your friend, your spouse, or touched your life in a tremendous way? We will never know this side of heaven. Will you be there to find out? Last thought to ponder...The Bible also says the last enemy Jesus will defeat is death. Looking forward to that day! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Steve
Location: Washington, DC
on Nov 6, 2009 at 04:25 PM
Pro-abortion people are selecting themselves out of the population: it is really that simple. The future belongs to those who don't kill their own off-spring, and who view life as a blessing. To kill your own child really is a level of inhumanity, and societies who do so disappear off the face of the earth. Obviously. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Claire
Location: VA
on Nov 6, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Marsha, you have obviously never had a miscarriage or you would not say such a thing. For most women (and their men) who have miscarried, they most certainly view the child as a baby and grieve accordingly. It's just usually in private. I hope you never have to endure a miscarriage and learn that first-hand. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Cindy
Location: Texas
on Nov 6, 2009 at 02:10 PM
I am floored by Marsha's comment and lack of knowledge. Of course we consider miscarriages babies that have died. Not having a funeral for one in no way means we don't consider it a baby. And some families do indeed have a memorial service. God has the right to take a life of an unborn baby, just as He does a full-grown human. Margaret Sanger was not a good person. She believed in trying to eliminate the black and Asian races, by aborting their babies. And a comment to Scarlett: Late term abortion because you were dying? How late? I've known so many with pre-eclampsia. That baby could have been saved. I had one born at 29 weeks. Dr. Bernard Nathanson was an abortionist who had a sudden change of heart, and fought to educate about abortions and stop them. It does happen. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: JJ
Location: Bryan, TX
on Nov 6, 2009 at 01:53 PM
If you want to lower the # of abortions performed in America - TRY MENTORING AN AT-RISK YOUTH! I am sick and tired of driving past Planned Parenthood and seeing people engaged in a very PASSIVE activism when they could spend quality time making a real difference in a child's life. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Scarlett
Location: Tennessee
on Nov 6, 2009 at 01:43 PM
People might claim that God is pro-life, but I have yet to be shown anything in the Bible that would validate such a belief. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: amy
Location: nj
on Nov 6, 2009 at 01:12 PM
call it whatever you want. Whether it's murder or not, it is the taking of a human life. I work with a retarded person that is not cognitive of much. Taking her life , whether she is cognitive or not . It's still taking her life and it's wrong [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marsha
Location: Oregon
on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:59 AM
To Adrian: it's not just you. I know it's Central TX, my old home, but not many pro-choice comments are making it through...Where's my comment from yesterday supporting Margaret Sanger's work to make life better for poor people by giving them access to birth control, so they could have only the number of kids they can afford to feed? People, please acknowledge that everyone does not share your religious belief about a fetus/potential human baby. God aborts them all the time, & you don't have funerals for every miscarriage, so obviously you don't think those were "babies," any more than we do. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Scarlett
Location: Tennessee
on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:57 AM
And furthermore- in answer to the poster who mentioned future Einsteins being aborted- probably some future serial killers have been aborted also. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Deborah
Location: Shelby Twp Michigan
on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:46 AM
I'm filled to the utmost inner parts with joy that God and His power is reigning over those that were blind and that had hardened hearts, making them now see and giving them new tender hearts..praise Jesus! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Scarlett
Location: Tennessee
on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:31 AM
I for one don't quite believe this woman's sudden "conversion." She was a PP employee for 8 years and didn't know what an abortion was all about? Anyway- having had a late-term termination of a much-wanted pregnancy because I was dying from pre-eclampsia, I am even more firmly in the pro-choice camp- folks, no one has an abortion frivolously. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:02 AM
uh......Katie it has been scientifically proven that babies (what you people would cast off as "just a fetus") feel pain. have you been living under a rock??! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: MATT
Location: OH
on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Benedict T said: "Your claims about abstinence are not backed up by any evidence. Those of us who are committed enough to reducing unwanted pregnancy to look at data and peer-reviewed studies know that birth control does work and abstinence does not." Abstinence doesn't work?! The truth is that abstaining from having sex (abstinence) DOES work - 100% of the time, in fact! Any failure of abstinence is a case where abstinence is no longer being implemented. This is where we have a problem; we aren't teaching self-control. Face it, whether you're religious or not, the main purpose of having sex is procreation. If you're not ready/willing to procreate, don't go through the process. Granted, rape is an unfortunate case, but if the woman decides she doesn't want the child, adoption is a viable option. Regardless of opinion, the fact, as stated by Jason from Bryan, is that a unique genetic profile exists from the moment of conception, and is therefore an individual life. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dawn
Location: Oklahoma
on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Speaking from the perspective of someone who has Had an abortion, and Is a Christian. I know the heartache these women face later in life after this choice! There is so much more involved than the procedure itself. Abortion DOES have feelings. Feelings that the mother carries for her lifetime . Thank GOD the baby is taken straight to heaven. I'm so thankful that God opened this ladies eyes to what she was taking part in. There needs to be more people telling these women how an abortion will affect them later. Set the judgement aside and share the consequences! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Celia
Location: Goodyear
on Nov 6, 2009 at 09:38 AM
I find it interesting that if a young woman delivered her baby in a public restroom and threw it in the garbage, she would be arrested for manslaughter, but if she simply walked into a Planned Parenthood, they could throw it in the garbage for her and be revered for it! Abortion IS murder. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lyn
on Nov 6, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Let's not talk religion here....let's talk biology.....living is living and dead is dead. Abortion kills not rocks, kittens, sharks, salt, it kill humans, babies born or unborn are NOT potential humans, they ARE humans with potential...dead is dead! Anyone who doesn't get this needs to watch an abortion of a fetus during an ultrasound....then let us know what you think....killing is killing...dead is dead! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Charlene
on Nov 6, 2009 at 09:28 AM
To Kate: Your argument that abortion is not murder just because the "thing" doesn't know or "feel" it's being (shall we simply say) eliminated is ridiculous. By your argument, being killed in your sleep or while you're otherwise unconscious (i.e., in a coma) doesn't constitute murder. I can't believe how limited your thinking is! I suggest your RESEARCH to understand just exactly how much that thing you're talking about DOES FEEL. It may not change your mind about killing it, but hopefully it will cause some spark of humanity, and cause you to think that perhaps the thing should at least be given general anesthesia before it is decapitated and dismembered. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 6, 2009 at 06:33 AM
Pictures don't lie- babies fight for their lives every day. Atleast 4000 of them lose every day. Open your eyes, America. Its murder on a grand scale. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Adrian
Location: Muehler
on Nov 6, 2009 at 03:59 AM
Um is it just me or has the comments moderator been hard at work here? Lots of consecutive comments timewise then nothing for hours? Not a single pro-choice opinion out of all these comments. Wow censorship of a comments section I think someone is feeling a bit insecure about there beliefs??? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Katie
on Nov 6, 2009 at 02:07 AM
abortion is not equated to murder of a child or slavery. it does not have feelings and it does not know it. abortion = murder cannot be a valid argument. abortion is in and of itself a phenomenon of its own. argue about it as what it is. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marie
Location: BCS
on Nov 5, 2009 at 10:14 PM
May God have mercy on the souls of those that support this act. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: sueb
Location: md
on Nov 5, 2009 at 07:12 PM
love the education i am getting on the constitution but lets get down and dirty; conception = sperm enters egg (on in a million - right) which forms into a child from the start of conception. done. my nephew developed out of the womb due to a forced c-section because water would not retain in the womb. his diaper was smaller than a small post it note. he is 14 years now and is a fun loving, smart, energetic teen - [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 5, 2009 at 06:10 PM
To support a procedure as gruesome as abortion in an age where we possess such intimate knowledge of life in the womb and highly effective means of contraception is both illogical and immoral, proof positive that the nature of man is tainted with barbarism. On what grounds is the feotus not human? Linguistically the word means small child, genetically it is clearly human not toad. If you say we are human by age or ability, philosophically how and where do you draw the line? Oris it a parents desire of a child that confers humanity? Then can I change my mind after birth? Why not? It is passing through the majical vaginal oriface? Then what about c-section babies? Face it, the pro-life side has all the science, ethics, philosophy, and logic on its side. All the pro-choice side has is choice, which is as much as any barbarian has. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bob
Location: Detroit, MI
on Nov 5, 2009 at 04:57 PM
It is absolutely amazing that the director of a Texas Planned Parenthood branch would resign after she watched an ultrasound-guided abortion, when eight years of dead babies, and baby parts, were not enough to convince her that something was amiss with the whole abortion thing. We definitely live in strange times. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marsha
Location: Oregon
on Nov 5, 2009 at 04:22 PM
If an organization is to be "damned" because of some viewpoints of its founders, then the United States and the Catholic church are condemned right out of the gate. In reading Mgt Sanger's OWN writings, I don't believe she was racist by our modern definition. She did want to help POOR people live decent lives by giving them the ability to limit the number of children they had to feed. The Catholic & Mormon CEOs & the 'Quiverfull Christians' are still telling women to birth as many as "God sends." It's ovulation & fertilization that "sends" fetuses and it's not shameful to want to limit your family. As long as you allow preachers/priests to define your worldview, you will stay in the Dark Ages. Some of those priests are against fertility treatments, too, remember. And there are NOT millions of people waiting for babies, because there are a LOT of kids in foster care...sometimes ABUSIVE foster care. But many are biracial and white folks want white babies. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rhonda
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 5, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Praise God for Abby's eye opening experience. Life is a precious gift. Seeing your baby in an ultrasound is a beautiful thing. To think of ending that life is extremely sad. I just had my 19 week ultrasound Tuesday for my fourth baby and what a miracle. We are all made in the image of God. And how sad God feels when we kill one of his beloved children. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mike
Location: College Station
on Nov 5, 2009 at 03:25 PM
In regards to "Pushing" religion on people, good. The Ten Commandments (Which happens to be God's Words)command us not to murder. Command being the key word here folks. Abortion is murder simply put. She did the right thing to leave, and God will Bless her for the decision she made. Wake up America... we are killing our own children, which happens to be the future of this country, and we do not even realize it. We say we are progressing, but there are 3rd world countries that seem to be smarter than us! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kaylee
Location: College Station
on Nov 5, 2009 at 02:15 PM
Beware of hypocrites and turn-coats, because you never know when they will turn on you, as well. In coming months we're going to find out exactly how much Abby Johnson's integrity cost, in terms of actual dollars. I, for one, am tired of the outright hypocracy of the entire "pro-life" movement. It seems all of you are so incredibly outspoken about abortion until you or your daughter gets pregnant at 16 or faces a painful or life-threatening pregnancy complication. Then suddenly you believe that "this is different" and "they are the sluts, not me." It's not different. Drop your vanity and arrogance and show some compassion for women in need. Every person should be able to decide when they want to become a parent, even a person from another socio-economic class. Every person should have access to quality medical care, free from harassment or attempts to violate their privacy. While Jesus never directly spoke about family planning, he certainly had a lot to say about hypocrites! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: tracy
Location: Illinois
on Nov 5, 2009 at 01:29 PM
"there is no true scientific basis to the pro-life movement" One no more needs scientific evidence that a "fetus" is a baby than that a puppy is a dog. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: All religion aside....
Location: Bryan
on Nov 5, 2009 at 01:20 PM
If we're going to talk about 'scientific basis' well then lets look at what science tells us rather than assume 'religion' hasn't done that for itself. Here is a short article (link,copy&paste below)...plenty more research to back it up! So seriously...all religion aside...look at the data you supposedly base your claim on. http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=MDRhMjcwNjkxOTQ4ZGQ4YjM0YTE4OGU5N2M1MDcwMDQ= [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Steph
Location: IL
on Nov 5, 2009 at 12:20 PM
i have a friend that within the last few months went to PP after getting pregnant and not knowing what to do and wanting to know her options. they told her her FIRST option was abortion and they HIGHLY recommend it. even thou both her and the baby are in fine health. whatever happened to suggestion adoption for the millions like myself that can't get pregnant? how dare they HIGHLY SUGGEST she take that child away from a caring family! they never discussed the emotional struggle after an abortion either. good for her thou she decided to keep the kid. no abortions for this child. but shame on them for their wording things like that... these people are usually impressionable in their hurt and confused state, of course they are normally going to take the word of a professional. SHAME ON THEM. and good for you Abby for having a change of heart!! Your in my prayers! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: LeRoy
Location: Pennsylvania
on Nov 5, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Court?! Perhaps PP can force people to continue aborting babies. In fact, if "federal" HealthCare succeeds, maybe they will profit from forced abortions, as does China, whose policy they praise. (For more on the Eugenics background, look up "Endgame" by Alex Jones.) PP long ago targeted minority communities, poor, and those with "low IQ" (the reason IQ tests were developed!) for sterilization under Margaret Sanger and her Nazi (no kidding) friends. They have never repudiated these policies - though they will try to hush them up by court orders, as we see. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: BMWF
Location: PA
on Nov 5, 2009 at 10:53 AM
I have read many of the comments here. It seems so strange that in this day of scientific advancement that there is still a question of when life begins. I see the emotional arguments here and it floors me. Yes there is a lot of emotion in this issue because it prevents a life from walking this beautiful earth and seeing, becoming and affecting the lives around them. But still the proof of life is there in that sonagram, the movement and the heartbeat. Choices are made by all of us and we must live with the consequences, but I wonder how many Beethoven's or Edison's have been aborted this year? What potential for growth and laughter has been lost? What happiness was not attained because those wonderful human beings were destroyed? Ah, there I go with the emotional issues. I pray for all the women who made the decision to abort for they must come to a realization of what they have lost and what the world lost as a result of their decision. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Elizabeth
Location: Texas
on Nov 5, 2009 at 10:01 AM
I applaud you Abby for listening to your instincts and for having the courage to own them. I am however appalled by many of the ill-informed comments posted here. This is not an issue about religion. Regardless of your belief system, this is an issue about the genocide of millions of innocent babies. SCIENTIFICALLY, a baby is a LIFE. The excuse that it isn't may have worked back in the 60's, but this is 2009. Wake up! While many of you are taking the time to post comments here, thousands of babies are being killed simply because it might put their mother into some kind of "inconvenient" situation that isn't economically advantageous to them. When we kill babies because of the inconvenience, what's next-Grandma? I am yet to meet 1 person who is proud of their abortion. Instead, they spend the rest of their lives regretting it - most suffering from horrible bouts of depression, guilt, and anger. If Ms. Johnson doesn't want to have any part in that, why should anyone judge her? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: to HAHA
on Nov 5, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Nobody asked to to get on here or read the comments posted and I do not think anyone is shoving religion down your throat. Your belief is your belief no matter how many of us disagree with you. Abortion should not be a religious issue just like the Death Penalty because God is with those who are in that situation and His name need not be thrown around like it means nothing. Plain and simple ABORTION IS MURDER. The baby has a heartbeat very early on, the heart is one of the first things to develope. I knew I was pregnant at 2 weeks and saw the flutter of a heartbeat at around a month. Some women get abortions after the first trimester after there is the form of a baby. And partial birth abortions, it is all the same. Taking of a life is murder. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: pat
Location: Arkansas
on Nov 5, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Christianity is not the only reason to stand against abortion. From conception, there is a SEPARATE life (different DNA, blood type, sex, etc.). Abortion is murder. The woman had her choice, in most but not all cases, when she got pregnant. Does a difficult situation mean she can kill a 1 year old? Of course not. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kevin
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 5, 2009 at 08:33 AM
What are you murderers missing here? Abby Johnson witnessed the destruction of an innocent life. She saw the need for spiritual repentance and her life is now about saving lives, not ending innocent breath. Starting with me, repentance of wrongdoing is the only path to truth and liberty. Politics have nothing to do with this. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Leona
Location: Virginia
on Nov 5, 2009 at 08:21 AM
Uhhhh the separation of church and state applies only to the ESTABLISHMENT of a state run religion, that is all [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 5, 2009 at 08:21 AM
This is the story of a snake slithering from one reptile den to another. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Barbara
Location: NJ
on Nov 5, 2009 at 08:20 AM
Just wondering...how do you justify NOT notifying a parent if a minor is having an abortion? What if the doctor botches the procedure and the young girl dies? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: re: TD & PC
on Nov 5, 2009 at 12:12 AM
TD...let me break it down in laymans terms for you... -"congress [this is your 'state'] shall make no law [here is the 'separation'] respecting an establishment of religion [and this is the 'church']..." -and PC, it seems that the majority of arguments coming from the anti-choice side involve religion, god and the bible in some way. there is no true scientific basis to the pro-life movement therefore if abortions were illegal the decision would be made based, inevitably, on religious beliefs [ie christian]. that would fall under 'prohibiting the establishment of a national religion.' [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Frankie
Location: Illinois
on Nov 4, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Pro-choice wrote: "PP is a non profit organization that does not judge their patients and the goal is to provide care that other places refuse. Now the anti-choice brochures often provide missleading information because they are pushing an agenda. PP provides unbiased scientific based information. Abortions, contrary to what Abby claims, are not the "big buck makers". To you I say http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2007/jun/07060811.html and read what PP reported about their OWN profit of Record Amount of Taxpayer Funding- PP received taxpayer funds totaling $305.3 million — a whopping $32.6 million (12 percent) more than last year. Get the facts, sir and ma'am. Uncle Sam is using YOUR paycheck to fund abortions at PP. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: PC
Location: Waco
on Nov 4, 2009 at 09:53 PM
The Establishment Clause is not the same thing as the separation of church and state. One prohibits the establishment of a national religion. The other prohibits any relationship between religion and the state. And, the only the establishment clause is in the Constitution. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Joshua
Location: Midland, TX
on Nov 4, 2009 at 09:20 PM
"Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof . . .". HHHMMM... yeah TD, it does. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: in response to TD
on Nov 4, 2009 at 08:44 PM
TD from houston, "separation of church and state is not even in the constitution." << [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: HaHa
on Nov 4, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Hey Ali. You can't prove a negative. The burden of proof relies on you. Show me proof that there is a god. There is no god. Some people need a god in their lives, to make life meaningful. Many of us do not. So keep your religion OUT of MY life. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: SN
Location: BCS
on Nov 4, 2009 at 08:11 PM
TO: TD You fell asleep somewhere because you are wrong and the person who wrote to Bertha is right. This is directly from the 1st Ammendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: sueb
Location: md
on Nov 4, 2009 at 07:53 PM
hey liz, for the record i am against any type of murder albiet abortion, death penalty, even an ant. yes, i have issues w/taking of ones life; no matter how meaningless it may appear and/or species. who am i to warrant death over life. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: sueb
Location: md
on Nov 4, 2009 at 07:31 PM
smoking is legal but i cant smoke in public places. The declaration states everyone has a right to live a free and happy life; but that doesnt include babys? in the womb or not! give me a break, murder is murder regardless what closed door it's behind and no matter who doesnt hear. take a look at some video of when salt is injected into the womb and the poor child is desparately trying to escape; or at a sonogram where the womb has lost its water and the baby is burrowing as deep as possible to remain in the protective water. that unborn child is a real live living being that wants to survive. the MAJORITY of abortions is from unplanned, unwanted pregnancies; not life threatening to the mothers life, rape victims, incest victims - those quotes are just a ploy to misdirect the horrific crime of abortion. the reason i brought up smoking is because everyone freaks about smoking in public but murdering babys is whitewashed because "its the womens right"-another whitewash/BULLCRAP :) [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: SM
Location: Illinois
on Nov 4, 2009 at 06:05 PM
Posted by: Helen Location: Utah on Nov 4, 2009 at 01:23 AM "Total sensationalism used for TV ratings and nothing more. Who cares. Abortion is a womens right to decide what she will do with her own body - not your decision - her decision. End of story and always will be. " Helen, I disagree 100%. A woman has a right to choose, yes. The choice is death or life. Abortion is the choice to bring death to the child who is alive in the womb. The child in the womb is not a part of the woman's body (would she pluck out her own eye?). The child in the womb is a separate human being. The pregnant woman has a moral obligation to bring her child life and bring her child to full term birth. If the woman is unable to raise the child herself, there are many wonderful people in this world who would love the opportunity to raise the child in a wonderful home. I hope and pray you will see the magnitude of the damage done to our society when abortion is the "choice" which brings death. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: CM
Location: TX
on Nov 4, 2009 at 05:52 PM
I highly recommend that anyone who feels strongly about this issue, listen to this Fresh Air interview with Ayelet Waldman (wife of Michael Chabon), found here. It is one of the best personal accounts of abortion I have ever heard and her honesty is refreshing. Skip to about 3:50 to just hear her abortion story. This woman fully acknowledges what abortion is and accepts it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jennie
Location: Austin
on Nov 4, 2009 at 04:41 PM
I read stories like this and thank my lucky stars every day that I got out of BCS. There is nothing wrong with Ms. Johnson making the personal decision to leave her job, but for her to leave her position in order to sabotage an organization its employees, who spend their days helping women in difficult situations explore ALL of their options, is just despicable. News flash: not everyone is a Christian, so for all of you who are referring to the Bible to justify your beliefs, that's fine for you, but that doesn't give you the right to force your beliefs on others who don't follow your religion. Let's say you win and abortions become illegal. Are you going to adopt all the babies given up by their mothers who weren't ready to have them? Are you willing to pick up the bill for all of those mothers who can't afford to take care of their children? If so, then I can respect your opinion and applaud you for backing up your beliefs with action, but if not, that's pretty hypocritical. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: still amazed
Location: CS
on Nov 4, 2009 at 03:52 PM
This story, this interest and this passion for the argument says a lot about our need to address this issue... media, the science community and the education system needs to investigate and turn this issue inside out just as they have for global warming - I know it can be a toxic argument but I think that is true due in large part to our denial of issues before Roe V Wade and after... plainly people want to wrestle this one about - look at the number of comments... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brandon
Location: Normal, IL
on Nov 4, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Posted by: Helen "Abortion is a womens right to decide what she will do with her own body - not your decision - her decision." If a woman, man, or anyone for that matter talks of suicide or tries to commit suicide. They have the police and psychiatrists showing up for help because something, mentally, isn't right. But when a woman decides to abort her 'fetus' it's almost common place. Why it would be wrong for a woman to commit suicide, but dandy fine to kill the living being within her. When and how did we draw that line? I am a Christian, but I'm not going to quote scripture or spit it in your face. Your after-life is your decision. When you have sex unprotected you've already made your decision about pregnancy. Don't punish the life inside of you for your idiotic decision to not use protection. Myself, if I was a woman giving birth with complications, I would rather my baby live and I die. Social rights are preceding human rights. The forefathers are turning in their graves. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mary
Location: Ramirez
on Nov 4, 2009 at 12:48 PM
To the poster "To Bertha" -- Your "choice" is against natural law; your "choice" is to rip a baby limb from limb (without anesthetic) in the one place the baby should be the most safe: his/her mother's womb. And while you cite the 1st Amendment, you need to read it more carefully; freedom OF religion, not from religion; hence the tyranny of attempts to funnel tax dollars to support murder. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tim
Location: Cypress, TX
on Nov 4, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Yes, I too have faith-based convictions, but in the end, you are taking an innocent, human life. Using the First Amendment to defend abortion only shows just who was asleep in high school government class. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: TD
Location: Houston
on Nov 4, 2009 at 12:31 PM
To whoever put the last post TO:Bertha. You must have fallen asleep in History as well. This country was founded on Christian principles. Seperation of Church and State is not even in the Constitution!! It's in a LETTER that Thomas Jefferson wrote. People have taken that way too far out of context! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marsha
Location: Oregon
on Nov 4, 2009 at 12:24 PM
There is no mention of abortion by the Christian's leader, Jesus. NOW I read that 'Anna' has information that it's actually OKAY to abort('murder,' her word) a fetus if the pregnant woman may die or if a 10-yr-old is raped. I need to know: when did Jesus tell you that 'murder' is FINE, in these cases? If it's just YOUR opinion, then your opinion has no more weight than MY opinion. Let's stay out of each other's personal decisions, including how many kids to have. Back off, please. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: RJ
Location: Texas
on Nov 4, 2009 at 12:17 PM
To: TO Bertha 11/4, 1044am: Abortion is wrong because it takes humans out of the gene pool. Science is already showing that humanity is evolving in a new direction because of the limitations placed on it by our XX and XY chromosomes. Killing the unborn is the murder of genetic potential. In addition, on a more practical term, what if one of those children grows up to cure cancer? Yes, they may have the potential to hurt people but why deny them the right to existence. So the question is not about me quoting God or the Bible, its about people like YOU playing God and hiding behind a law and throwing the First Amendment at others. But Abby, thank you for your change of heart. I'm sorry that others who once supported you are now attacking you. That shows how intolerant and hateful they really are. Be encouraged that others welcome your change of heart and realize its your choice and you chose life. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: don
Location: new orleans
on Nov 4, 2009 at 12:12 PM
so planned parenthood is in it for the money.... well call me duh Amber....talk about call n the kettle black... Have you settled on the title of you new book... got your agent lined up... roflmao [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 4, 2009 at 12:10 PM
"Therefore, unless you come up with another argument that doesn't involve "its against the law of god" or quoting the bible, there will never be any laws banning abortion." How about the argument that the child is a geneticly distinct individual, NOT part of the "My Body MY CHOICE" that some keep claiming it is, as soon as the egg is fertilized? Because to say that it does not become a "person" as long as the mother supports it makes birth just as irrelevent as conception; if you want to keep making THAT claim, then the mother should have the LEGAL right to actively "terminate" her support by chopping up the "growth from her body" all the way up the point where the kid can support itself with a job (or go on welfare, I suppose...). [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sarah
Location: San Diego
on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Abortion is not merely a religious argument. It's a simple case of right and wrong. Taking the life of an innocent, irregardless of the stage of development, is wrong. Women want to call this a "choice" in order to retain power and control over their poor decisions without ANY guilt (i.e. I want to have sex with who I want, when I want, where I want, with NO consequences). Come on. That's lazy, self-indulgent, and irresponsible. America has always been hailed as a place where we shield and protect the innocent (even the Statue of Liberty attests to that truth: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free."). Thanks to the likes of feminist-hungry women and Planned Parenthood, however, that truth has been substituted for a misplaced sense of power. And millions of THE MOST innocent are being murdered as a result. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Barbara
Location: New York
on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:16 AM
MAY GOD BLESS ABBY JOHNSON. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: TO BERTHA
Location: college station
on Nov 4, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Bertha: Your argument is why abortion will always be legal...you pro-lifers all quote the bible and god and how it's against a certain religion, yada yada. Well, in case you fell asleep during high school government, let me remind you that first amendment in the bill of rights states: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." Therefore, unless you come up with another argument that doesn't involve "its against the law of god" or quoting the bible, there will never be any laws banning abortion. But, it doesn't seem like yall can so for now, my choice is safe! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: terri williams
on Nov 4, 2009 at 10:33 AM
God Bless Abby Johnson/.... God Will Use this !!!! Abby you r in my prayers girl... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anna
Location: BCS
on Nov 4, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Helen -- I am all for women doing whatever they want with THEIR body. But when you start to tear limbs or take away life from someone else's body, no matter how big or small, that is murder. It is murder and always will be murder. Do I think Johnson is an angel? No! She should have known she was assisting with murder from the beginning. I am sure there will be a book to follow, "My life at Planned Parenthood, and my spiritual change of heart." I agree that if the mothers life is in danger or a 10 year old was raped that abortion might be appropriate, but I do not and WILL never agree with "terminating a fetus" because it will affect your lifestyle, which is why MOST people abort babies. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Alexis
Location: Rockport
on Nov 4, 2009 at 10:05 AM
My best friend works at the coalition and she prayed with this woman to allow God to convert her heart. Our bodies belong to God who made us. It is Gods will when a child is concieved. From the beginning of time it was His will for each one of us to have a purpose and to prosper. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bob Miller
Location: San Antonio
on Nov 4, 2009 at 09:28 AM
In my freshman year of High School, a local Highway Patrolman came to our monthly school assembly to show us all a film showing still photos of left behind victims of high speed and fire resultng automobile accidents. He never said a word nor did anyone else after the first photo was shown. Many of my classmates slept through the presentation, some left for the day, others went to the closest restroom and threw up. Some of them returned, most did not. Not all, but many of the victims of the accidents we saw, died as the result of a bad decision making. Some were late leaving home for work etc. Others were totally innocent people who were just doing what good innocent people do, but in the wrong place ... The Bible states that the luckiest of all are the still born children. POINT: Only God should decide who the "lucky" ones are to be. Every abortion advocate should be given the opportunity to attend a mandatory film of an abortion every year on their birth day. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jesse
on Nov 4, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Seems to me most of you misunderstood Anne's comment. So if you blasted her, and ended up feeling like you did your part...well I suggest you go back and re-read what she wrote. Are you living your faith, or are you just Googling the Bible to project an image of yourself on a message board? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brad Morris
Location: London UK
on Nov 4, 2009 at 05:50 AM
When we take of the rose-colored glasses of humanism & these thinly woven arguments about `choice` we find we are dealing with human life in its most precious & delicate form. Of course the fetus is a human life;(barring natural miscarriage),the fetus ALWAYS becomes a baby. Not another vital organ for the mother, not just a bigger `clump-o-cells` (we call that a tumor), but they become babies. Even without the bible, God has written this into life itself; fetus ==> baby. Calling the fetus anything short of a baby is just evil semantics. Thnx [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: David
Location: Houston, TX
on Nov 4, 2009 at 04:59 AM
This is an awesome and powerful story, and Ms. Johnson has my respect and admiration. It is not an easy process to confront life-changing Truth. It takes a person of bravery to confront such truth, and when necessary, make the changes it calls for. Also, kudos to your station for your A reporting. You let the players in the story speak with their voice with no apparent attempt to water it down, and you let the facts speak for themselves. I have to admit, this story actually brought a bit of a sting to the eyes. Thank you for sharing. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bertha Hesles-Acosta
Location: San Antonio Tx
on Nov 4, 2009 at 02:32 AM
ABORTION IS MURDER! IT DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER IT'S LEGAL OR NOT, IT IS AGAINST THE LAW OF GOD!!! GOD IS OUR CREATOR AND THE CREATOR OF THOSE BABIES THAT SOCIETY CALLS FETUS. IN JEREMIAH 1:4 "THE LORD SAID TO ME, I CHOSE YOU BEFORE I GAVE YOU LIFE, AND BEFORE YOU WERE BORN I SELECTED YOU TO BE A PROPHET TO THE NATIONS." SO YOU SEE MY DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS THAT ONE OF OUR GREAT PROPHETS WAS CHOSEN WHILE STILL IN THE WOMB OF HIS MOTHER!! IF YOU HAVE A BIBLE READ FOR YOURSELF. HOW CAN ANYONE SAY THAT ABORTION IS LEGAL? IT IS AGAINST THE COMMANDMENT OF GOD, "THOU SHALL NOT KILL." YET OUR GOD IN HIS WISDOM AND MERCY WILL FORGIVE US IF WE REPENT AND TURN AWAY FROM THAT SIN. PLANNED PARENTHOOD IS TOTALLY AGAINST THE WILL OF GOD. I THANK GOD THAT ABBY JOHNSON SAW THE LIGHT AND REPENTED. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Helen
Location: Utah
on Nov 4, 2009 at 01:23 AM
Total sensationalism used for TV ratings and nothing more. Who cares. Abortion is a womens right to decide what she will do with her own body - not your decision - her decision. End of story and always will be. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ali
Location: Sydney
on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Oh let me guess, "God doesn't exist" a heap of people will be saying here. Well, PROVE IT! The burden's on you. Until you can send a space probe to every cube inch of the universe, there's absolutely NO WAY to disprove the existence of God. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: rose
Location: iowa
on Nov 3, 2009 at 10:14 PM
This lady had her eyes opened to the murder that pphood uses to make money off of.In my eyes i see somebody trying to make up for all the bad she took part in ... praise jesus for his loving ways he changes hearts.I dont understand one thing.....why can't people see that - the baby that is aborted didnt asked to be concived so why is the answer to kill the child? Its a scapegoat for the mother and father who had sex because they don't want to grow up.sad so sad..... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anon
Location: CS
on Nov 3, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Abortion is legal. It may not be moral but it is legal. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Former Employee
Location: College Station
on Nov 3, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Abby Johnson is a fraud. She got into trouble at planned parenthood and when she found out she was going to be disciplined she jumped ship and went Pro-Life. If you call that a change of Heart, then so be it. Abby is one of the staff that called the room where the aborted fetuses were taken and examined, "The Nursery". I witnessed her say that first hand. Planned Parenthood has no class and no morals and neither does Abby. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Philip
Location: Bloomington
on Nov 3, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Dear Anne, It is absolutely your right & your responsibility to tell others that they shouldn't have abortions. Especially if you understand anything about Scripture, as you claim to know. IF YOU WILL NOT STAND UP FOR THE INNOCENT WHO WILL? Abortion carries the long tradition of the pagan worship of idols as were sacrificed to the god Moloch (Leviticus 20). The world needs salvation through the Gospel. Encourage people to turn away from their sin & worship the one true God. If you don't fight for the innocent you are letting them die. We all break God's law & we need Christ's redemptive blood, but we don't need any other blood (especially babies') to cover our sin than Jesus Christ's. God says: If the people of the community close their eyes when that man gives one of his children to Molech & they fail to put him to death, I will set my face against that man & his family & will cut off from their people both him & all who follow him in prostituting themselves to Molech. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tim
Location: San Leandro, CA
on Nov 3, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Anne- Those Bible quoters statistically do far more in their communities than others as I suspect you well know if you have a Doctorate in Theology. As to "forcing" morality, our entire legal code is legislated morality and it is hypocrisy to attack someone for stating that we should act in a more moral fashion. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Stacey
Location: Phoenix
on Nov 3, 2009 at 06:34 PM
I am an atheist and even I don't believe in abortion. I can't believe the sick Christians that participate in the murder of other human beings and then act like they have some religion the rest of us would want to be a part of. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: bubb
Location: new york
on Nov 3, 2009 at 06:17 PM
"I've noticed that everybody that is for abortion has already been born." -Ronald Reagan [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mary
Location: Tampa
on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:23 PM
The post by Anne is rich. Don't have an abortion if you don't want one? Why don't we ask the baby that question? If it's not our duty to speak for those who cannot speak for themsevles, who whose duty is it? The Guardian Ad Litum (sp?)program is set up by the courts to do just that. What gives the courts the right to speak for foster children who cannot speak for themselves? I guess it's ok for Anne to post comments on the web because she's produtive...the rest of us are not. I always wondered how those who are not judgemental can nonjudgmentally judge others. Anne needs to acquire the resolve to live by her convictions. Maybe Anne needs to see the same ultrsound. Anne, dont be so angry. You should be rejoicing. Apparently, your mother decided YOUR life was worth living. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: greg
Location: LA
on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:18 PM
Anne, quote:"but do you live by it totally? REALLY live it? You do NOT - no one could". Exactly. You also just showed that you haven't read the Bible or at least missed its most basic foundation. Furthermore,quote:"but it is NOT MY RIGHT to tell others what they should or shouldn't do" Maybe you could practice what you preach. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lynn
Location: Maryland
on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:17 PM
Not all anti-abortion people "shout" on the street corners which is more disturbing than productive. Many of us have friends that have lived with the emotional pain and regret of abortion so as women supporting other women, we feel like its our duty to present the whole truth about abortion. Its never over when its over...the emotional pain lingers forever. Those of you pro-abortionists...have you seen the ultrasound of a baby during an abortion procedure? Until you have, stop the sound-off. Women need to support women and give them the real story..baby dies, moms suffer emotionally for the rest of their lives.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Vashra
Location: Texas
on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:17 PM
1) Of course we don't live by every word in the Bible all the time. Our failure and wrongdoing does not excuse anyone else. Murder is still murder, even if the person pointing out that a murder has been committed is himself a thief or a rapist or whatever. 2) We do not prize the life of the baby *over* the life of the mother. We see them as EQUAL. It is the height of selfishness for a woman in the USA, where you can walk into a hospital with no ID or insurance, give birth, heal up, and walk out (leaving the unwanted child behind forever) to decide that murdering the baby is the "better" choice. 3) In 34 years I've never met anyone against abortion deemed medically necessary to save the mother's life. It is *very* rare to have a medical case where it's a tossup between mother and child for ho is more likely to survive, so there is usually no question about which patient is going to die. I *have* met people who think abortion of "healthy" rape-based pregnancies is still wrong. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Josh
Location: Midland, TX
on Nov 3, 2009 at 04:58 PM
The defense of the pro-choice side of this debeate is simple. Abortion is a private decision that should be left for the individual to make. The debate isn't about whether abortion is right or wrong, it is who gets to decide what is right or wrong. Your idea of what is immoral or wrong is solely your opinion and you have no right to force it on anyone (a key American liberty the Coalition for life doesn't quite get). And I really cannot believe the person who said " In short,we pro-lifers want to hear you pro-choicers defend the act of killing a defenseless child before you assault us personally." Are you serious? Pro-lifers stand out and protest the decision of people they don't even know and you think the pro-choice side is personally attacking the members of the pro-life movement. WOW, wake up. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ravenhairedmaid
Location: st. louis
on Nov 3, 2009 at 04:47 PM
"If you don't like abortion don't have one" is like saying, "if you don't like slavery don't own any slaves." As for the "don't force your values on me" claim, the same can be said of every person who casts a vote others disagree with. Therefore, it applies to abortion supporters as much as to its opponents. More, actually, since you'd be forcing us to fund the abortions you support. By the way, folks, the truth doesn't depend on popularity. At one time, the majority of people thought the earth was flat, & believed in slavery & polygamy. That means the majority of people can be wrong. The person who is accusing pro lifers of not caring about the lives of the mothers should: A) look up the minuscule number of abortions performed for such a reason, & B) do enough research to realize that most faiths make exceptions in such cases. I have to applaud Anne telling us to get off the computer. From her computer. Guess she doesn't volunteer much or she'd see we beat her there. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Belinda
Location: Houston
on Nov 3, 2009 at 04:39 PM
I was a senior at A&M when Planned Parenthood opened their doors in College Station. I was appalled at the misinformation that was being given women such as that a 12-week fetus is "just a mass of cells." Thanks be to the Giver of Life that this woman is no longer a part of that organization. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: TellmeMore...
on Nov 3, 2009 at 04:09 PM
I am still amazed at the energy, interest and passion about this argument. I, personally, would like to hear/see more. Is it a blob or a human being? This seems to be the only real question. The higher than thou remarks from some on both sides is neither here nor there for me. Quit judging each other and yes, my fellow liberals, you too - especially the last couple of comments - pretty judgemental... I don't think any other story has drawn more interest and yet so little coverage... just a fact... red lights and all... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Vaudie
Location: Byron, Georgia
on Nov 3, 2009 at 03:49 PM
As I read this, I was thinking....here we go again. If someone wants to quit a job because of their beliefs, then they should. My problem is with the praying in front of the Planned Parenthood. If you want to pray, you don't have to invade a place of business. They had every right to to file a complaint. I would not want someone out in front of my house everyday because they do not agree with what I believe...that just isn't right. Do not force your beliefs on me and I will not do the same. It's called respect for others. Those who chose abortion have there reasons. Who are you to tell them if they are right or wrong. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Greg
Location: Kentucky
on Nov 3, 2009 at 03:46 PM
@Anonymous: Evil means never justify good ends. True pro-lifers don't value the life of one over the other. Here is a list of mothers that died from legal abortion: http://www.priestsforlife.org/brochures/maternaldeaths.html Also, it is never medically necessary to perform an abortion to save the life of the mother. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Makayla
on Nov 3, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Anne, You are correct we can not fully abide by every rule in the bible. That was the whole point of Jesus laying his life down for us. It's the harshest reality all living people need to understand. There is nothing we can do to abide by every rule laid down either in the bible or by man. It is not possible. And even harder still this man named Jesus only asked for one thing in return for his death. Belief. Thats it no more no less. As for the getting out into the community I agree with you, and people have been doing it for years. Every year hundreds to thousands of people across the nation go out for weeks and hold prayer vigils. They work hard to educate people and try and give them a choice. But those voices are not heard in the news media, all you hear about is the crazy on the corner and that's what sticks in peoples minds. All you hear "right-wing nut trying to take away your choice". This is not what we are trying to accomplish we are trying to show there is a choice. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nora
Location: Houston
on Nov 3, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Garth, Garth, silly you! only from people like you something like this can come out! "Out of your heart your mouth speaks!" not only are you lonely, but ingnorant too! (maybe that's why you are lonely!) why would anyone say this? You say "the Church teaches that chastity until marriage and fidelity after marriage is the best policy" ... as if there's only one church. If there *were* only one church, that wouldn't be what it teaches. In fact, I doubt it would teach anything like that at all, since it has nothing to do with God. Fortunately, there are sane churches which don't teach such silly things. Lots of people will be praying for you, you need prayers lots of it! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Pat
Location: Mi
on Nov 3, 2009 at 03:34 PM
To Brad and others who say simply if 'you don't believe in abortion, simply don't get one and he will give his life to defend the right to choose?! How ignorant- these children (persons just like he) have NO choice in whether they are killed or not.. And equally ignorant are people defending abortions on the woman's life- this is sooo remote- you need to do some fact finding before you agree with or promote ANY taking of life. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 3, 2009 at 03:33 PM
We pro-lifers do not put the live of the unborn child above the mother. It the mother's life is in danger, by all means the mother comes first. How many abortions really deal with the risk of the mother's life... about 2%. There are numerous numbers of childless couples that would gladly pay for someone else's medical bills in order for them to adopt that "unwanted" child. We don't think it seems fair to kill an unborn child because it is an "inconvenience". [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: chris
Location: us
on Nov 3, 2009 at 03:02 PM
Abortion due to the mother's life being in danger falls into the category of accidents, as do miscarriages. Sometimes in life S#!& happens, but this is not likely the case. Becoming pregnant is not accidental, the cause of that condition is specific and it's related to behavior. Perhaps rape is a case for murder and/or castration, but that is behavioral as well. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Greg
Location: Kentucky
on Nov 3, 2009 at 03:01 PM
"If you do not agree with abortion, then don't have one." Maybe we should re-instate slavery and the ones that don't agree with it don't have to participate and the ones that do agree with slavery may have slaves. Maybe we should legalize child torchering (although this is what abortion is). After all, maybe it's "NOT MY RIGHT to tell others what they should or shouldn't do." This type of rhetoric is called "moral relativism" and it's garbage. An unjust law is no law at all. As Pope John Paul II said, "A nation that kills its own children has no future." [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: The guy
on Nov 3, 2009 at 02:58 PM
"If you do not agree with abortion, then don't have one." So if I don't kill my kid because I think it would be murder, I shouldn't condemn my neighbor if he disagrees? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: DougR
Location: Napa, CA
on Nov 3, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Some thoughts on this: 1. Why is PP ultra-sounding the abortions? For a record? 2. Abby's conscience may have been what caused her to leave, but, the next step is to repent (see it God's way) and throw herself on the mercy of the court (the cross) and ask forgiveness for all her sins (this PP position, too). Then I believe she will experience the forgiveness that can only come through this relational transaction with the living God. I guarantee that in this process the Holy Spirit will reveal to her the horrific reality of the wrath of God that was awaiting her (and all who profane the sanctity of His human creation). 3. Jesus gave several examples of those who "rise up" in accusation against other persons, generations,- at the last day. Don't think that this generation in the good ol' US of A is going to escape, on the Day of Judgment, the cries of FORTY MILLION murdered children- crying for justice from the Lord. And that includes Christians whose heart was not tender toward their plight, or even raised a hand to help. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Deborah
Location: Iowa
on Nov 3, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Interesting she came to this decision after watching an abortion on an ultra sound. Moving, living baby one second, heart beating. I wonder if she saw the baby's face contorted in pain? If you suffer from having an abortion, you can find forgiveness in Jesus Christ. Call out His name, cry out to Him in your suffering, go to Him and He will give you rest! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: MMP
Location: Arizona
on Nov 3, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Brad: One of our primary rights is the right to LIFE. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anne
Location: Bryan
on Nov 3, 2009 at 02:31 PM
All you Bible quoters: Do you live and breathe by the entire Bible (EVERY WORD) or just the parts you agree with? It takes nothing to QUOTE the Book (anyone who can read can do it), but do you live by it totally? REALLY live it? You do NOT - no one could, as it is based on an interpretation (from someone who has a Doctorate in Theology and no I will not defend it to you, as it is none of your business). If you do not agree with abortion, then don't have one. I don't agree either, but it is NOT MY RIGHT to tell others what they should or shouldn't do. It is my place to lead by example, not shout at others for being bad. Volunteer at shelters, at hospitals, use the energy God gave you to do some GOOD! I beg of you! Be productive instead of debating on a web comment board. Get off the computer and out into your community. Become a Big Brother/Sister, mentor, try to prevent some teen pregnancies and the abortion rate may decrease. Help just one and you will have not lived in vain! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 3, 2009 at 02:13 PM
Why do the pro-lifers always value the life of the unborn fetus above the life of the mother who is alive. What is your opinon on abortion if the mother's life is in danger? Should she just risk death just so an unborn child can live? That doesn't seem very fair to me especially if it is an unwated pregnancy to begin with. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brad
Location: Washington, DC
on Nov 3, 2009 at 01:45 PM
To anti-abortionists: your religious or other beliefs about abortion being wrong are your own; they are not mine, and they are not shared by vast sections of our population. The Bill of Rights guarantees to all of us the freedom of religion, which also implies freedom from religion, if one is a non-believer. You are entitled to your faith, and I would fight to the death for you to have that right; however, I do not want and will not accept you forcing your faith or your values on me or others. I would fight to the death to prevent that from happening as well. If you believe abortion is murder, you can choose not to have one. I and many many others do not share that belief. You are not entitled to force us to live according to your values. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chris
Location: us
on Nov 3, 2009 at 01:36 PM
to “Jim” Legitimate religious teachings describe behavioral patterns that work for society (humans can’t survive and populate without a community) and have been tried and tested over time, along with other useful info for certain, but I don't acknowledge a "supernatural" higher power. Your life, past and present, is judged by the living, those of whom your life and deeds affect, for better or for worse. Religious teachings can show you how to accomplish this most difficult task for the better. It is the need of men to revel in the supernatural as a way, out of fear, to deal with the fact that one day you are going to die. This is just MO, and that everyone is entitled to their own. As for deliberate abortion, it is murder. There are times when murder is justified, but it always stems from evil behavior on somebody’s part. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Toni
Location: Alaska
on Nov 3, 2009 at 01:13 PM
As someone who lost her first child at 3 months of age to SIDS, and another child 11 weeks in the womb, I know what it's like to hold the lifeless body of your own child in your hands and say goodbye to them. I also know what it's like to look myself in the mirror everyday and say I did everything possible to keep my children alive by doing all the right things during pregnancy. I can't imagine what it would be like to look in the same mirror knowing that I willingly caused the death of my child, as much an innocent victim of rape as me. When incest and rape result in a pregnancy, there is now another victim. And yes, if it were my 15 yr old daughter, I would give her all the support I could to either keep the baby or adopt him/her out. Check out the suicide rate among women who've had abortions. Maybe it's because they do look in the mirror and accuse themselves of failing to protect the life inside them they should have done everything to protect. God does offer us His mercy. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Loggy
Location: TEXAS
on Nov 3, 2009 at 01:01 PM
@just wondering To answer your question. YES. Its not the babies fault. It is a life, with a future. A future mother, it wills to live and has done no wrong. Let it live. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jeremy
Location: San Antonio
on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:57 PM
@leo Its not about doing something to "your" body. Its about doing something to a living human. It has a complete DNA structure. It is just as much a human as you and me, the only difference is we haven't seen their face yet. The entire life of another human being is taken away, because of the inconvenience. If you really believe its as much of a sin as eating a Snickers Bar your an idiot. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mary
Location: Iowa
on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:40 PM
To the person who claimed the Bible does not speak about abortion read Psalm 139: 13-16. God formed us in our mother's wombs and the Bible tells us that. It doesn't say he formed a blob or whatever, it tell us that he formed a baby.He knit us together in our mother's wombs. The Bible is very clear that when a women is pregnant she is carrying a baby, a human being. The Bible is also clear about murder "thou shalt not kill" one of the ten commandments. Therefore if God is clear that it is a baby from conception then an abortion would be killing that baby Psalm 139:13-16 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Greg
Location: Kentucky
on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Second, the claim that pro-lifers shy away from adopting babies is a bald faced lie that a little research on your part would have uncovered. According to the National Committee for Adoption, there are two million American families who wish to adopt, but who can't because of bureaucratic obstacles. Furthermore, the Committee points out that even those babies born with handicaps-including spina bifida and AIDS--do not wait for homes. In fact, of the 60,000 babies adopted annually, one third are non-white or hard to place children. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Greg
Location: Kentucky
on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:38 PM
This kind of reasoning is commonly known as the ad hominem fallacy: instead of defending the behavior in question--be it wife beating, slavery or abortion, the accuser attacks the character of those opposing such actions. In short,we pro-lifers want to hear you pro-choicers defend the act of killing a defenseless child before you assault us personally. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Greg
Location: Kentucky
on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:37 PM
To begin with, a few here have implied that it is hypocritical to protest abortion unless one is willing to adopt babies. Let's assume, for the sake of argument, that pro-lifers are not already doing this. What I want to know is this: how does a pro-lifers alleged reluctance to adopt a baby justify the act of dismembering an unborn child? While it's true that pro-lifers have a duty to help those involved in a crisis pregnancy (both mother and baby), it is not true that abortion is justified whenever that obligation is left unmet. To cite an example, imagine how bizarre it would sound were someone to argue, "Unless you are willing to marry my wife, you have no right to oppose my beating her." Or, "Unless you are willing to hire ex-slaves for your business, you have no right to oppose slavery. (Indeed, this was the very argument slave owners made a century ago.) [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Makes Me Sick
on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Firt of all God Bless you Abby!!! Second, Abortion is murder! You can look at this anyway you want its still murder. Children are a gift from God. I for one would hate to face God and explain why I murdered his precious Gift. PP is an evil corporation. It was founded by someone who wanted to begin a new, stronger WHITE race by getting rid of.. IE aborting, anyone who didnt fit into their ideals of what a perfect world was. Hmmm sounds familiar dont you think? I dont know how anyone could look in the mirror everyday knowing they killed an innocent baby (and by suck violent, horrific means)!! Personally I rather wake up and look in the mirror everyday knowing I have two amazing kids that make my life fuller and happier then I could have ever imagined. God has Truely blessed me!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: thequestion
Location: CA
on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Like a Smersh agent in the old Soviet Union, they either start drinking more or turn to religion and then therefore they have to be assassinated. Therefore she has turn to religion to the Episcopol church. Look what happened to Nikolai Yezhov in the end as he reaped what he sowed for the imprisonment and death of 1.3 million people. I wonder why he looks so familiar? see wikipedia. Read what occurred in 1917 in Fatima, Portugal. Mary told Maria that God was angry with Man of which Maria asked why? Mary's response was "Sins of the Flesh" if that was in 1917 than what of today. Our media influences our behavior look at MTV and Party Rehab on True TV. What kind of rehab is that? What occurred than can happen again but on a global scale. Fatima was named after the revered daughter of Muhammad. It was a moslem area that was turning to Socialism of which it became a Christian Democracy. Are there any Planned Parenthoods in Moslem countries? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Cynthia
Location: Houston
on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Just wanted to say how happy I am for Abby! It takes a lot of courage to walk away from your job especially when you know you might face ridicule for your spiritual convictions. May God give her a continued peace no matter what people say against her. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jesus
Location: College Station
on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Exodus 21 22 "If men who are fighting hit a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but there is no serious injury, the offender must be fined whatever the woman's husband demands and the court allows. 23 But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, 24 eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, 25 burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise. 1) If a woman gives birth prematurely, but there is no serious injury--i.e. the baby lives without harm, then a fine results to compensate for the assault. 2) If a woman gives birth prematurely, and the baby dies, then the assailant is to be given the death penalty. This point is HUGE!!! What God is saying here is that the value and worth of an adult man is equal to the value and worth of an unborn fetus who was young enough, or injured enough, to die. God equates the loss of an unborn baby as the loss of a life, for He says, "you are to take life for life,..." Abortion is Murder! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: just wondering
on Nov 3, 2009 at 09:56 AM
For those of you who have said that no matter what, even in cases of rape, the woman should not have an abortion - what about the girl in California who was gang raped. If she gets pregnant, should she have to have the child, at 15? Or what if it was your daughter who was 15 and was raped. Would you really look at your little girl, seeing all that she had been though, and tell her "sorry, God had a plan! You were SUPPOSED to conceive this BABY! You have to have the BABY! GOD WANTS ALL CHILDREN!!" I have 2 daughters. I have never miscarried. I am married. I have never had an unwanted pregnancy. I personally do not know if I would get an abortion or not. I went with a friend years ago (in another state) for her to get an abortion. I was in the room, so I DO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS. I am still pro-choice - for the solid fact that there needs to be a place this can be done safely. There really are legitimate reasons. Incest and Rape would be my top two reasons for keeping it legal. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Natalie
Location: Ohio
on Nov 3, 2009 at 09:20 AM
I think the song Sheldon Mencer wrote called "Only God Knows" needs to be played in every room of a Planned Parenthood building. So the employees and especially the patients can hear it. And every person should get a copy of the book by Francine Rivers called "Atonement Child" I am so thankful that my boyfriend turned fiance and now husband supported me, and wanted our child. I can't imagine our life without her in it. We're having another and every day I think of "I could have..." and I'm glad I didn't. I feel pain for the woman who are pushed into something without even considering how amazing children are. I feel even more pain for the kids that don't get a voice....the unborn...just because they can't speak we think they shouldn't have a chance. Abby did something amazing! It's sad that we all know that the Planned Parenthood organization is a load of crap, and some of us will believe their crap!...or just don't care! People matter...not money. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lee
Location: Oregon
on Nov 3, 2009 at 09:04 AM
I thank Abby for seeing that the ultrasound shows proof of a living breathing baby. I have been on that believes ALL mothers should see the baby on the ultrasound prior to their decision to abort. Thank you Abby from the bottom of my heart..God truly worked through you and you will be blessed [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: leo
Location: bryan tx
on Nov 3, 2009 at 08:14 AM
well first of all i am going to say it like this who has done no wrong in this world either by being in there right mind or not you show me that person and i will go kiss there feet but for now who are we to judge ( nobody )so a women has all the right in the world to do what she wants to do with her body us men we smoke,drink,and cheat,and all that good stuff with our buddys but when a women wants to do something with her body we get all mad so( now show me who has done no wrong ) [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jim
Location: Huntsville
on Nov 3, 2009 at 08:13 AM
To "Chris": Everyone is religious. Religion has to do with the pattern one accepts for daily living. Either one accepts a higher standard and has a disdain for immoral behavior, or they act as god proclaim what they believe to be acceptable. Abby Johnson used to operate on that flawed premise. Now she acknowledges the Higher Authority. Without such Authority, there is no standard of moral behavior; one person's rules are just as valid as another. At a university lecture, Ravi Zacharias questioned a student who challenged absolute standards with, "Some people love their, other eat their brother; do you have a preference?" When a culture ignores ultimate authority, it charts the course for its own destruction. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mom
Location: Bryan-College Station
on Nov 3, 2009 at 08:12 AM
To "j" and "Anonymous Nov 2 3:02 PM" -->Been there, done that, and my son is the most precious thing to me in the whole world. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Merna
Location: Connecticut
on Nov 3, 2009 at 06:47 AM
I just finished a Rachel's Vineyard retreat that helps women heal who have had abortion. I had an abortion 28 years ago. Why did I think that once I aborted my child I would forget him?! It was a gut-wrenching experience but successful, thank God. We need more scientific study and marketing of post-abortion stress. People would begin to understand that abortion is foolish on so many levels. It's like wearing an asbestos scarf to keep warm. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Doug
Location: Texas
on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:50 AM
To "To Garth": You think marital fidelity is silly? So you want your wife to break her vows to you, bear another man's child and give you syphillis? Who is your god, who approves of this behavior and declares it sane? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chris
Location: US
on Nov 3, 2009 at 04:05 AM
I'm not a religious person... at all. As a matter of fact, I resent all religions, to a majority degree. However, it seems logical to me that a new life is created when a zygote is created. There is no such thing as a "blob" except in the movie, The Blob. This is more a behavioral issue than anything else. If average human behavior was a bit more respectable and less like that of a dog then those innocent millions would not have to be murdered, simply they would not exist. Responsible contraception could help too. Society would not have to care for the "unwanted", and we would all be better off. But then, I suppose this is the goal of so called "respectable" religions, to enhance our behavior above that of dogs. If you want to believe your existance is above that of a dog, you have to prove it. I suppose certain brainwashings can have an upside.:) [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Madian
Location: Nassau
on Nov 3, 2009 at 02:20 AM
I can't believe a news station actually ran this story. Most news stations would never run a story that showed an abortion worker changing to pro-life. I wish they had gone into more detail about why she had a change of heart. Anyway, good for her. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Annoyed!
Location: BCS
on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Make your assumptions based on her story and the evidence that she wants to present....the day that all the evidence is presented and the real story behind this...i will remind you who the real idiot is. So sad for you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tom
Location: Seattle
on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:29 AM
It's only a 'blob' for the first 5 or 6 weeks. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kathleen
Location: Ohio
on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:14 AM
What a miracle and a testament to the power of prayer!!! I thank God for this lady's conversion. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: nicole
Location: CA
on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:10 AM
funny how all of the "non-believers" are experts on what this woman should or should not have felt in her 8 years of employment at Planned Parenthood. Guess what?? This is EXACTLY what a spiritual conversion is -it's something that knocks you off of your feet, out of the clear blue. Someday you may know this for the Lord and Holy Ghost KNOW what is in YOUR hearts and minds -they will come to you -and Jesus will come like a thief in the night............you have no biz pin pointing what this girl should've been thinking, feeling etc. A set up? Please. You can only hope for that. Get over your selves. You can't hide from the Father of Creation. God Bless her. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jessica
Location: U.S.
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Sonograms are so powerful in reducing the number of abortions. It's reported that when a women who is thinking about getting an abortion, gets a sonogram and sees her baby, she is much more likely to carry that child to-term. This is a great story of the conviction and truth that struck a cord with one woman, I hope that more across the country hear her story and do the same. I just saw my baby's heartbeat for the first time a few weeks ago, and I was only 6 weeks pregnant...How can something that is living, thriving, growing, with a heartbeat, be killed and the world continue to think it's OK? Again, sonograms are a powerful tool in saving these babies lives - and saving the mental and even physical health of the mothers for years to come. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Vic
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Hey Shelby -- what about the men who use their bodies "irresponsibly" as you call it? Last time I checked, a woman who has an unwanted pregnancy almost always has some assistance in getting that way. Hell, if we men could get pregnant, there'd be abortion on demand -- and don't let anyone tell you different. And that's a real loving place a child would be coming into in your world -- mommy doesn't want the child and daddy ain't around. I'd like to see some stats on the number of anti-abortionists who have adopted children. Any who have, I'll give a lot of credit to -- they're living their rhetoric. However, I've run into hundreds of them in my nearly 50 years of living in Texas --- ain't seen a one of 'em who has adopted. It's a lot easier to talk the talk ... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:10 PM
GS said: Yes, Jeff -- I was a Christian preacher in the C of C. I believed and told others all the things you mentioned for many years. After a while, I couldn't look at myself in the mirror anymore because I was telling folks that loving Jesus and all that other stuff would save their souls when I had no reasonable way to assure them that this "fact" was true -- or that they even have souls in the first place. Here's some evidence for you of God: Creation screams of the Creator! Go read Romans 1: 16-36 again. For you to say there is no evidence is sad. The 66 books of the BIble is a good place to begin. More manuscripts than any other book in history, all pointing to the idolatry of man, (Jew and Gentile alike) and the deceitfulness of the heart,(look at this news story) and to the kindness of God in Christ. Go here:www.hellsbestkeptsecret.com I double-dog dare you to listen!! :) [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Betty
Location: Texas
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Shelby said: ... I dont believe in god but I know that murdering babies and letting woman get away with irresponsible use of their bodies is wrong and harmful to society Shelby, how do you know it is wrong? By whose standard? You may say you don't believe in God, but He has given us all creation as proof of a Creator! You (and these babies) are designed with incredible complexity , beginning with your DNA. Creation SHOUTS of the Creator who gives you life and breath! Our God-given conscience is a warning of right and wrong. But it can't save us from a holy God's judgment! God will not be bribed nor corrupted, but He HAS put His Own Son on public display to show He is just and justifier of the One who has faith in Him. (Rom. 3: 25; Acts 17: 30, 31 Good works won't save you, but God's mercy can! The love of God is evidenced in the cross of Christ. Repent and believe the Gospel! www.mylifeafterdeath.org [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Betty
Location: Texas
on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Joseph said: To all those who claim on their own authority that we don't get to Heaven by doing good: "Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that doth the will of my Father who is in heaven, he shall enter into the kingdom of heaven." Do you consider yourself to be a good person? Take this test! www.thegoodpersontest.com Yes Jesus said "he that doeth the will of my Father". What is the will of the Father? What is the work we are to do? Look VERY CLOSELY how Jesus answered: John 6: 28: Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” 29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” Romans is clear that no one keeps the Law, no one is righteous in their own standing. Jesus was born under the law, never sinned, and was the only satisfactory substitute who could satisfy the wrath of God and take away sin! www.mylifeafterdeath.org [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: miyabi
Location: AZ
on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:49 PM
I respect any individual who wishes to change their stance on such an important and sensitive issue which concerns all women. What concerns me is this instant media spotlight detailing how a recognized member of pro choice suddenly has this change of heart after 8 years. I'm surprised that someone feeling so burdened/exhausted found the strength to abruptly quit after a procedure, and publicly announce her new alliance with pro life. This woman must have the sense to know that after 8 years there is a difference between changing your personal beliefs for yourself and dramatically using your newfound belief to shamelessly draw public attention to your new ideal. I have faith that intelligent individuals will see through this poorly veiled and desperate shock publicity stunt. I'm just angry someone would use their acknowledged position of 8 years to irresponsibly provoke and promote this issue. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: to everyone
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:29 PM
"Don't argue with an idiot, people watching might not know the difference" - some recent random email. No one who believes that morals are relative are going to gain from an argument for a moral standard. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Pam
Location: McKinney
on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:24 PM
God bless you, Abby. I've heard how difficult Planned Parenthood can make it for those who choose to leave and my prayers are with you. I truly believe you will never regret your decision! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Fred2
Location: Washington, DC
on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Pro-Choice wrote "I'm a rational, free thinking individual so I don't subscribe to your religious views...I wouldn't know what god would want or not want us to do. I don't believe nuclear wars or abortions are mentioned in the bible, no?" Identity theft also isn't mentioned specifically in the Bible. But I bet you'll be screaming bloody murder if some online crook gets your personal info and cleans out your bank account. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Justin
Location: BCS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:55 PM
There are millions of innocents that die everyday. There are millions deserving of death that live everyday. It has always been like this and will always continue to be. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: To Garth
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:54 PM
You say "the Church teaches that chastity until marriage and fidelity after marriage is the best policy" ... as if there's only one church. If there *were* only one church, that wouldn't be what it teaches. In fact, I doubt it would teach anything like that at all, since it has nothing to do with God. Fortunately, there are sane churches which don't teach such silly things. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Shelby
Location: sac
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:46 PM
Hey joe, watch it w/ the agnostic/atheist generalizations and automatic lumping in with pro-abortioners. I dont believe in god but I know that murdering babies and letting woman get away with irresponsible use of their bodies is wrong and harmful to society. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nino
Location: New York
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:45 PM
Well,as the old saying goes...a picture is worth a thousand words! What DO adults believe that a developing baby is just a blob until the ninth month..well at least she saw the light.......Nino [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mr Democrat
Location: Anderson
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:32 PM
I hope this demonstrates what a crock Mike Wright oversees as news. A hot issue like abortion, an obvious scam by this woman who had a "change of heart" and you have freaks from all over the world posting on a subject that only affects us locally. He's gunning for a spot at Fox I promise you. Or the Sarah Palin network. MIke Wright would have Jerry Falwell follow Rush Limbaugh follow The Grand Wizard of the K if he could. Hank Racist Williams Jr would be the Music director. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: To Annoyed and Fishy
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:30 PM
You must be crazy to think that Abby would stay at a job for EIGHT YEARS just to be a mole. REALLY??? Do you think she would endure that much for that long to be a mole??? You are an idiot and obviously very paranoid. And to "annoyed," you obviously did not watch any of the news shows about her story. She said that she watched a "different" type of abortion procedure. And if you paid closer attention, you also would have noticed that Planned Parenthood was the one that leaked this story first...not Abby. You need to pay better attention. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Garth
Location: Canada
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:13 PM
To Pro-Choice: You are right, artificial birth control and the contraceptive are part of the big problem of unwanted pregancies. That is why the Church teaches that chastity until marriage and fidelity after marriage is the best policy. The expression "personal choice" is misleading. Is it right that a man be allowed to choose to chastize his wife in whatever way he sees fit to keep her under control and to have intercourse with her against her will? I don't think anybody in the western world would agree that this is a good moral choice. Nevertheless, this is the legal reality in many countries around the world today. But does this make it morally right. Not in God's eyes, and neither is it morally right to have the legal choice to kill unborn children. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jj08
Location: Brazos County
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:10 PM
One by one hearts are changing. It may take a long time, but the process is inevitable. Abortion will one day join slavery and racism as an evil the human race could no longer could turn a blind eye towards. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Carolyn
Location: Ft Hood
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:00 PM
Coming from someone who has been in a PP clinic for the purpose of an abortion--THEY ARE LIARS!! They will not allow you to see the ultrasound that they do prior to even going into the "Procedure" room where they refer to your unborn child as specimen a & b. A being the surrounding fluids and b being your CHILD. They tell you that there is nothing but tissue. ---Ms. Johnson has done the right thing by leaving this hell in spite of what postive services they offer. PP is not about birth control its about murder and lies. How sad it is that they must jump to confidentiality reports to cover the lies they tell to so many. Should she tell what they do there--YES. As a professional woman she knows not to release specific patient information--why take her to court? God bless you Ms. Johnson. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Angela
Location: Southern Illinois
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:58 PM
Praise the LORD for changing Abby Johnson's heart... She is truly a heroine and has the love and prayers of many who appreciate her willingness to turn from death to life. Thank you also to KBTX and Ashlea Sigman for this heartwarming story. May the good LORD bless you, amen. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: joe
Location: college station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:54 PM
The pro-abortion crowd and the atheists/agnostics are angry because they are in denial. When goodness, truth and moral justice confront them, they react angrily.To condemn saves them from the painful examinattion of their own ill - formed concience. They, and we, assuredly will stand face to face with God one day and have to give an account of our lives. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Joseph
Location: Oklahoma
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:44 PM
To all those who claim on their own authority that we don't get to Heaven by doing good: "Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that doth the will of my Father who is in heaven, he shall enter into the kingdom of heaven." [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ropin
Location: Rebel
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:32 PM
I along with many other posters believe this was a total set up to further an agenda. Nothing more. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: GS
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Yes, Jeff -- I was a Christian preacher in the C of C. I believed and told others all the things you mentioned for many years. After a while, I couldn't look at myself in the mirror anymore because I was telling folks that loving Jesus and all that other stuff would save their souls when I had no reasonable way to assure them that this "fact" was true -- or that they even have souls in the first place. You, like so many others, have mistaken faith for knowledge. I've grown up and learned to think for myself instead of hoping for "the essence of things not seen." (John 1) My life is a lot better now, thanks. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Annoyed!
Location: BCS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:01 PM
All of this seems like a hoax by this Abby lady who all of sudden had a "spiritual awakening". She has been involved with Planned Parenthood for how long, 8 years???!!!!?? and she is barely now realizing what abortion is??!! yea rite...if this was a spirtual awakening she would have kept things private ...resigned and moved on.....but no....she wants to make a scandel out of it and go public and to the media with this.....sounds shady. She even looks vendictive in her interview not at all like she had a spiritual awk. She just sounds like another hypocrite!! and of course PP would file a restraining order!!! hello!! Patient Confidentiality!! She shoudlve just done things the right way instead making this all public! Seems like all she wants is ATTENTION! and would say and do anything to do so....sounds like a DISGRUNTLED FORMER EMPLOYEE!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lou
Location: Brenham
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:00 PM
It's a refreshing article and it makes me happy to know that the killing of the unborn is being brought to light. Makes no difference if the mother is 2 weeks or 4 months pregnant, there is a living person in her womb! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:52 PM
because someone told them they should be [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ann
Location: MI
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:46 PM
To the person who thought the change of heart was fishy, it is not uncommon to completely have a change of heart on abortion. I did!!! Before I got preg. with my son, my husband and I had decided we would do an ultrasound at 20 weeks. If something was "wrong" (???) I would "end the pregnancy" (sounds better than kill the baby) Once we knew I was preggo, I'd say within the first week I was already in love and NO WAY would do that. Most of all though, I thanked God I never was in a position when I was younger to have had an abortion. If I had, I would have at that moment been devastated!!!! It was only after being preg and wanting a baby this came to me. My husband also changed completely on this after going through it with me. What a sad world that we even thought that way to begin with. It's shameful and embarrassing now. The killing aside, it is cruel for planned Parenthood to support young girls doing this, knowing the odds are that one day they will regret it beyond measure. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Wow!
Location: TX
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:40 PM
Look at the reponse from this story! I wonder where it rates in comment records. It definitely says something about the public's interest in this debate. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Suzanne Venker
Location: St. Louis, MO
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:37 PM
For more information about telling the truth, google "No Bull Mom." [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: curtis
Location: houston
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Wow why are people so angry about this? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Paul
Location: Florida
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:15 PM
Abby ...you did the right thing...good for you [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jeff
Location: SD
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Hey GS, you have never been a Christian preacher. Obviously you don't know anything about what God's Word says. Nobody has everlasting life by "being good", and anyone who knows anything about the Bible knows that. Salvation comes by believing that Jesus paid for our sins by dying for us. That is how much he loved and loves us... loves you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mary
Location: Grand Prairie
on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:54 PM
GS..you don't get to heaven by being good...you get to heaven by trusting the only one who is good and does love you. Fishy..Abortion is all about money. The fishy part is planned parenthood. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Matt
Location: Los Angeles
on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:35 PM
Comment by GS: You often hear of a preacher leaving due to sins of the flesh but you hardly ever hear of a Director of Planned Parenthood leaving after hearing and seeing a heartbeat of a fetus. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: RR
Location: GP
on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:34 PM
Hey, GS, Uhm.... no one gets to heaven by being good. No one. Nope, Jesus never preached that kind of 'going to heaven.' No offense, but I'm wondering if you read your Bible, and, or believe it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dad in Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:21 PM
To Pro-Choice. Birth control is the most affordable health service on the planet because the most effective form is free to everyone. Only one virgin has ever given birth. That is the CHOICE that we all make, all are just not willing to accept the results of this choice. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dray
Location: U.S.
on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:07 PM
I was once neutral on the issue of abortion. What changed my mind? Body parts. Body parts are the result of abortion. Of course, abortion providers have since gotten really good at disposing of same, but just because you can hide something doesn't change what it is. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Pro-Choice
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:29 PM
"Birth control won't help, birth control and the contraceptive mentality are a big part of why we have so many "unplanned" pregnancies " I feel like this is the mentality of anti-choice crowds. You stick to your religious beliefs and bask in your ignorance. Since when does birth control promote pregnancies? People have sex whether or not there is birth control available. Also, to the person who spoke of moral sex...if people want to use sex for purely physical needs [as that what sex, in the end, is for] who is to say that's immoral? Whose guidelines are we using when we start determining when having sex is okay? If you're going to say 'god's' then also tell me where that leaves those of religious beliefs different than yours or those who have no religious beliefs? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tina
Location: California
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:25 PM
First who does press interviews when they get a new job? Its pretty strange that this happened to air on the 40th day of 40 Days and 40 nights. Its clear thats why they hired this "woman" what a big game these people are playing. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Pro-Choice
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Planned Parenthood takes away brochures from anti-choice protesters outside the clinics because PP patients are coming in to their appointments at the PP. They are not there to be pestered by a third party. PP offers adoption, pre-natal care and abortion. Those are the choices, women choose what is best for them. PP is a non profit organization that does not judge their patients and the goal is to provide care that other places refuse. Now the anti-choice brochures often provide missleading information because they are pushing an agenda. PP provides unbiased scientific based information. Abortions, contrary to what Abby claims, are not the "big buck makers", the annual exams and birth control are. And also, I've seen some of you saying that PP does not provide ultrasounds. They do. Due to financial woes, at some of the smaller clinics they are unable to do so, but ultrasounds are mandatory prior to an termination procedure in most clinics. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: David
Location: Houston
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:18 PM
It is easy to do so many things when your head is buried in the sand. When the truth sees the light of day where people can see them and know them for what they are it is more terrible than first believed. This woman was blinded by what she believed was a basic right of a woman, to kill and unborn child. That 'right' hide the awful truth of what abortions really is, death to an unborn child. I am glad she embraced life instead of death, she has her own demons to deal with forever. She will now seek salvation for all those deaths she's condoned and assisted, and turned a blind eye to. Better late than never. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: CJ
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:12 PM
Ms.Johnson should have left Planned Parenthood if she did not agree with its policies, but let's not make her a saint! As strongly as some are against abortion,there are those of us who strongly believe that abortion is NOT KILLING BABIES.If it can't live outside by itself, then it is not a viable living creature. In the '70's when abortion was just legal, Planned Parenthood helped me and I will be forever grateful. No one should be forced to have one and no one should be forced not to have one. Your beliefs are your own and shouldn't be forced on someone else.I can't imagine forcing someone to have a baby, then giving it up to strangers, which does not guarantee it a good life. Would it be better not to have one or worry what has happened to it all your life? Ultimately the decision is up to the pregnant woman and what SHE believes, not anyone else. In addition to that, Planned Parenthood should also be given credit for the many other good services that they provide.It's a good agency [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Elizabeth
Location: Houston
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:10 PM
Courts don't issue restraining orders without some very serious reason. Clearly this is a disgruntled employee who is seeking to harm her former employee. I'd like to know what the Judge decided she had done that caused him to issue the restraining order. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: doug brashear
Location: bedias
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:02 PM
i will never have an abortion. i am a man. i think women should have the option of a procedure performed by professionals versus some clown with a coat hanger. i don't believe in god and i don't think the idea of god belongs in our laws. y'all keep screaming about abortion being murder due to the fact that the fetus is a human, then shouldn't any woman who miscarrys be dragged before the grand jury to decide if it was manslaughter or not? also, don't HUMANS require air to live? fetuses, until they draw their first breath, are merely parasites feeding off of their mothers. and no, Lawdawg, i don't believe watching an abortion would change my mind anymore than seeing a car wreck has stopped me from driving. please, grow up, or at least change up the shpiel your hip, christian pastor drummed into your empty heads. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Thorny
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:00 PM
So murdering someone's colleagues, protesting their place of work regularly, and putting video footage of them along with their home addresses and phone numbers on the internet while openly hoping for their deaths leads people to get so stressed they quit their jobs. Wow, I could never have guessed such a thing would happen. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: GS
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Hey KBTX -- I decided that I no longer wanted to work as a preacher a few years ago because I could no longer tell people that I knew that Jesus loved them, and I felt wrong trying to convince them that they were going to have everlasting life in Heaven if they were good boys and girls. Do I get a big story too? Yeah -- didn't think so. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Fishy
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Something doesn't sound right about this story. It's not hard to imagining that Johnson felt that way from the beginning at was part of Coalition for Life all along. The way she left and the reason she gave to leave and make it public; seems real fishy. I wouldn't put anything past the CoL folks. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: gettingby
Location: college station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:38 PM
great story [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: K
Location: Maryland
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:37 PM
To Loren who wrote that she supported Birth control and didn't just believe what religious leaders told her to believe... Consider that most people don't "just believe what religious leaders tell them to". Religious people think for themselves! I changed my mind about birth control pills when I realized the pill didn't actually prevent pregnancy. If ovulation occurs anyway, the pill makes a hostile womb where the embryo can't attach in the uterus. That is abortion. Have you thought of that? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Not so Smart it seems
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Why is it called Planned Parenthood? When as far as I know all they do is prevent parenthood. I went to Planned Parenthood because my Wife and I trying to be parents and are having difficulties. I saw the sign and I was thinking maybe they can tell me something the Dr’s hadn’t. Obviously I’m a moron or perhaps I should have called my wife first!!! Is there a place that can help people that would love to have a baby but can’t afford invetro? My health insurance will not pay fertilization issues. Interestingly enough it seems they will pay for prevention and termination though??? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Vee
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:21 PM
Well, well, well... not Miss Polansky was "abused in the beauty shop" have I seen so much passion in the comments. You can tell that our hearts are with the very young and the very old. Most do understand the value of a beating and feeling heart. May God bless you and surround you with support in your journey, Abby. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Michele
Location: Rome, Italy
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:12 PM
Thank you for your courage and wisdom. Real women support other women in pregnancy, and don't encourage them to eliminate the child. Aside from religion and even moraliity, which some argue is subjective, pregnancy is not an illness, and even if that pregnancy is unplanned it is an abuse of that woman's dignity to pursuade her to kill her child. Women have no need to fear stigma or lack of support in this day and age -- but will never recover from the pain of an abortion. THANK YOU for your courageous example of REAL support of feminine dignity! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rich
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:12 PM
Praise God! Prayers are answered! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Rochester NY
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:08 PM
To Benedict T: Saying that abstinence does not reduce the instance of unplanned pregnancy is oxymoronic. Abstinence by definition precludes unplanned pregnancy (except those resulting from rape). Abstinence IS birth control. It's the most effective form of birth control. That is the fact your comment failed to consider. Let us all be careful with our word choices when discussing issues which evoke such passion. Perhaps what you meant to say is that abstinence education is less effective at preventing unplanned pregnancies among the sexually active than is education about medical and barrier forms of birth control. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ruth Plitt
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Why is it "rarely justified"? In my eyes & heart abortion is NEVER justified. IT IS A GOD_GIVEN LIFE! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Amy
Location: Bryan, TX
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:58 PM
God is Good! Why is Planned Parenthood here? When they moved in, it was to support and meet the "needs" of TAMU students ... then why isn't it on campus? Its not even in College Station! No, they decided the best location for their services would be just a few blocks away from the Bryan High School. So much for serving the "needs" of TAMU! Abortions should be private, rare medical procedures discussed between the pregnant woman and her doctor. I should not be able to go on the internet and buy a t-shirt that says "I had an abortion!" The politics of this issue are disgusting and they do no favors for any women, anywhere! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: DTR
Location: Dallas
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:54 PM
You have my support Abby! Any abortion is horrible but to promote it for the sake of money is downright disgusting and evil. Abby, you will have many blessings for walking the path. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Howard
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Isa 44:24 Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I [am] the LORD that maketh all [things]; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself Hooray for Abby Johnson. Jesus died for our sins, yours and mine. Hold you head up Abby. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Joshua
Location: Newcastle, Australia
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:52 PM
This is a great story! Abortion is the unseen mega-holocaust of our Time, and contrary to popular opinion abortion is not a 'complex issue' nor is it a 'religious debate'. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:51 PM
"birth control does work and abstinence does not. " ESPECIALLY when you "experts" from Planned Parenthood keep "educating" kids that as long as you do it (mostly) safely, there's NO down side to it, since any "accidents" can be taken care of at your clinic. Which generates a self fulfilling prophecy. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brian
Location: Minnesota
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:50 PM
"Pro-lifers only care about the baby." A casual look behind these talking points reveals the truth. Pro-life groups do more for women than PP. From diapers to cars, employment counseling, safe houses (abortion increased violence against women. It gives men a way out of the relationship and responsibility. "Get it done or else!") Who runs the food shelves, how many hopitals does PP own/operate? None. Their are plenty of Catholic schools and hospitals, Catholic and Evangelical adoption agencies. Planned Parenthood has operated on an eugenics model since its founder, Margaret Sanger. Check out Maafa21.com, and learn how PP has always encouraged women of color and low income to abort instead of working to open up real opportunities for women. When a PP director quits after seeing an ultrasound you better sit up and take notice. She was no rookie, but 8 yr. vetran. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lauren G
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Abby gives me hope - there are still people in this world who can brush aside the arguments, politics, talking points and peer pressure - and look at an ultrasound of what happens during an abortion and say, "Wait a minute. What is going on here?". That is what Abby did. She is a brave, honest woman. Her story brings the us to the very heart of the issue and asks us to stand there with her, with the same question in our hearts... when it comes to abortion, "What are we really doing here?" Is this right or is this wrong. Yes or no. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: BobD
Location: CA
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:45 PM
You can't get rid of a neighbor because he is a pain in the neck, so why do people think it's OK to do that with a baby? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Loren
Location: Midwest
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:41 PM
Liz, I do not support abortion. It is murder. To answer your question, I also do not support capital punishment for the very reason that you mention. Before you ask, yes, I do support birth control. Though I am a religious person, I do not base my opinions on what my religious leaders tell me to believe. Not that you would go there next, but I wanted to make that clear. It is easy to paint with a broad brush if you've allowed your opinions to be politicized. I base my opinions on logic and compassion. It just so happens that many of them are in line with my religious beliefs. My religion is about freedom of choice, after all. I could be labled a Conservative because of what I believe, but I do not believe what I believe because I am a Conservative. There are those that mindlessly follow causes, but many of us do not. More than you would think. Killing is always murder. Unfortunately, it is sometimes justified like in self-defense. Abortion rarely is justified. Note that I said rarely. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: edgehead
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Hey Liz. The “death penalty” contention illustrates how simplistic your argument is. I'll trade you. I'll trade the death penalty for abortion. What do you say? WE END THE DEATH PENATY TOMORROW, AND WE END ABORTION TOMORROW. Would you do it? I already know how you would respond. To people like you, abortion is the sacrament of your religion and must be protected at all cost. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lisa
Location: Virginia
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:38 PM
To Liz: As a faithful Catholic, we believe in the teachings of the Church in social justice. As such, we oppose abortion for the intrinsic evil that it is. We are against death penalty, especially when there are many other options available to punish offenders. We do not oppose using our tax dollars to help the poor; indeed our charitable organizations and hospitals care for more poor and impoverished people across the world than all the other secular organizations combined. We oppose war because we are people of peace. We are neither conservative nor liberals. We are Catholics and we see the inherent value of every person, born and unborn, healthy, sick, or disabled, including those who may choose evil. We oppose the lifestyle of the homosexual but love him/her as a child of God. We see hope where others are cynical. We believe in absolute Truth and will not be afraid to stand up for it, though the world may mock or disagree with us. Prayer is our greatest weapon! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dustin
Location: CA
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:37 PM
I believe it is unfair to say abortion is a selfish act. It might or might not be. The pressure women face often leads them to make a decision they don't really want to make. That happened to my girlfriend 12 years ago. I am a hard-core pro-lifer. I do not support any kind of abortion. I just want to make it clear that while abortion is wrong, we should be careful not to attack those who have an abortion, or to act as if we know what's in a person's heart. If we are truly pro-life, then we care about all people, born and pre-born. We don't have to choose which ones we are fighting for. We can fight for foster children, orphans, the sick and the lonely, and the pre-born. The issue with abortion is that the defenseless child has no voice. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Let it be.
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Liz - You are plainly a compassionate person - not said in sarcasm - you care - you can tell by your comments - I'm with you - our only difference is, maybe, is that I had to go a little further - what I found was that the 'fetus' is alive and a human and something beautiful... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Quote from JIJI "WOMEN SHOULD BE ABLE TO DECIDED WHATS BEST FOR THERE UNBORN CHILD" Well last time i checked, murder of a child wasnt in the best intester of the child, and taking a childs life=murder. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: robert
Location: usa
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:30 PM
Hey, Pro-Lifers! Let us thank God for this and continue to pray that EVERYONE in PP has a change of heart -- maybe even become a powerful voice FOR the unborn! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Benedict T
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:28 PM
John V - while it's great that you pray for children it's too bad you're so misguided on birth control. Your claims about abstinence are not backed up by any evidence. Those of us who are committed enough to reducing unwanted pregnancy to look at data and peer-reviewed studies know that birth control does work and abstinence does not. These issues are important enough that they deserve the very best - and that's the kind of evidenced-based standards that demonstrate that proper education and access to high-quality family planning and birth control will reduce unwanted pregnancies. If you really care about the problem, please look at the facts instead of basing your principles around amorphous ideas about "mentalities" that aren't backed up by data. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: OH
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:25 PM
Pro-Choice and Liz, You're throwing out red-herring arguments (cancer screening, death penalty, hydrogen bomb). The issue here is whether abortion is murder. Is it, or isn't it? Can't you accept the scientific fact that a fetus is a human life, and thus deserving of protection? You're trying to place a relative value on one life compared to another. Sorry, I don't agree with that point of view. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kenneth
Location: Arizona
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:17 PM
As an atheist and a free thinker I don't see the logic of killing a baby. Arguments might be made about when life actually begins, but sucking a later term baby from the womb is simply infanticide. I question the worth of life for those who commit such atrocities against their fellow man. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Katy
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:13 PM
PP offers me low cost or even free female health care and birth control. I know I do not want children and am making responsible and informed choices. Ask a CPS caseworker how her day went - hear the horrors of these irressponsible parents and you would quickly agree some people should not have children! In fact, some people should be spayed or neutered at puberty! How about all the kids my taxes have to pay for while their parents sit on their butts and collect more of my tax money to make more children who are abused and will only follow in the stirups of making more irresponsible people! I'd rather pay one time for an abortion to a woman who doesn't want the child than pay forever for the CPS workers, the juvenile justices workers and eventually the criminal justice system to maintain all these unwanted children that are just drains on society! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Money4Death
Location: PA
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Typical,PPH silences everyone for $$$! Death 4 dollars - the the perverted courts protect death and not life! What a courageous lady to take a firm stand for life - something you won't see the hatefilled czars of BO do! Or his hate-america Black Panther terrorists... Death and hate - BO's legacy... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ron
Location: hollywood
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:11 PM
PRO-CHOICE...BEFORE... how about that. Choose before. Choose all you want... BEFORE. YOu see... Pro-lifers are Pro-choice. Especially for 15 year old girls who can be manipulated by anyone. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: CS
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:06 PM
A baby has a heart beat at 5 weeks, this is only a couple weeks passed a missed monthly cycle. How can anyone argue that this is a not a life? So sad. Good for you Abby. I wish you would have whitnessed this sooner. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Morgan
Location: Kentucky
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:03 PM
You cannot argue about God allowing the development of evil things. God blesses us with skills and abilities but commands us to do good. He tells a story of what he wants us to do in Mark when Jesus washes the disciples feet and specifically says that he has done this as an example, that the disciples should go wash each others feet. I don't think you can argue that Christ promoted someone to use their knowledge about science, chemistry, engineering, etc to build a hydrogen bomb. Instead, those skills, that knowledge should have been used to invent something that promotes serving those in need, like Jesus' specific example. Similarly, you can NEVER argue that a person's life is so horrible that they would be better off not having been born. God created us for a reason, so He has a plan. Usually, the things we experience allow us to serve others at a different time. Jesus died on the cross so we would have the chance for our sins to be forgiven. He was born to die. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:02 PM
People really need to mind their own business when it comes to what women choose to do with their own body. If I am raped there is no way I am going to suffer through nine months of horrible symptoms. I for one am really glad planned parenthood is there. I have had an abortion there and found the staff to be nothing but helpful and caring. If you don't believe in abortion then you don't have to have one. However don't judge the people that know it it the best option for them and decide to take advantage of the places that offer these services. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Adeodatus
Location: Austin, TX
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Viva Cristo Rey! This is a great victory for the defense of our children. In our great country, the sad fact is that we have surpassed the Nazi Holocaust by a factor of 8 or 9. How many millions more will be murdered before Americans wake up and reclaim their heritage of moral decency and the defense of the weak? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Liberal
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:48 PM
The anti-abortion lot is so radical, how do we know she wasn't planted there to infiltrate the other side and then have KBTX play up to the drama. That's all this is, not a NEWS story. As others have mentioned before, KBTX sometimes appears to be a Fox "New$" affiliate. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John V
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Pro-Choice, You are mistaken if you think pro-life groups don't pray for and support children all over the world who are in foster care, poverty, neglect, and abuse. It's true that a lot of the media coverage is about the "controversy" of abortion, and that's because it's one of the worst evils in our society (and such a hot topic.) Nobody disagrees about helping children who are already born, the battleground is over safety in the womb. Standing up for the innocent is not "judging." Birth control won't help, birth control and the contraceptive mentality are a big part of why we have so many "unplanned" pregnancies and why someone can look at a child that they created and convince themselves either it's not a child or that we can just terminate it and all will be forgotten. Only abstinence and self-control and acceptance of the value and dignity of each and every life will allow us to live in true freedom and happiness. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Amanda
Location: bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:47 PM
PRAISE THE LORD...HE IS SO GOOD, you've made the right choice [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: pro-life
Location: ame
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:47 PM
one more thing: if planned parenthood is all about the education, then why do they prevent women from receiving education from pro-life volunteers praying outside planned parenthood? i have seen planned parenthood volunteers and staff literally take brochures away from women after they've taken them from a pro-life side walk counselor. if they really are "pro-choice" shouldn't there be an actual choice? meaning, a choice between two things, life and death? If you take away a person's ability to choose life then you're just coercing them. People who pray outside planned parenthood do not force women to take anything, they simply offer and pray for softening in hearts. from this story, it looks like prayer is a powerful thing. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Liz
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:44 PM
My question to all the pro-lifers is how many of you support the death penalty? Haven't we seen time and time again innocent people are killed there as well, or are their lives less important then a fetus because that's what it is, a fetus. How many of you pro-lifers also are willing to open your homes to these children? How many of you grumble about your taxes being too high for "those welfare queens with too many kids"? As far as what good PP has done in the community... PP has saved numerous lives through early screening. I'm sorry if you think the women who found breast cancer or discovered she had cervical cancer during one of her PP visits doesn't count as much as an unborn fetus. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: pro-life
Location: america
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:41 PM
to Pro-Choice: why does it have to be either/or? Just because there are people out there standing up for the unborn does not mean we are neglecting children who are already in the world and suffering. There are hundreds of organizations that stand up for those children as well. To be "pro-life" means to choose life in every stage, from conception to natural death. Also, there is a difference between "sex education" and teaching what true love is and the beauty and purpose of sex. If sex is nothing more than mutual use for selfish pleasure than this "education" is merely license to do whatever you want, whenever you want. True freedom to love comes when you aren't free to break moral law but free from the compulsion to do so. There is a rich teaching on the beauty of sex... check out anything written by Christopher West (he reflects on Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body). It will most likely surprise you how open, honest and affirming this teaching is. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mikey
Location: Paoli, PA
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Abortion is murder. There is no way to justify it. It will eventually set feminism back to the 19th century because they have over-reached. Lots of that going on these days. Its a shame. Women do not deserve mistreatment. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Another person
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:35 PM
"Nuncy, PP is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation according to the IRS. That makes them a not-for-profit company. Their website also states they are a 501(c)(4) company and that applies to their lobbying and political activity." Just like ASCORN, and just as honest and TOTALLY nonpartisan... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jj
Location: bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:34 PM
so all u saying to put child up for adoption, r yall adopting all the children that are put up for adoption daily? i dont think so!! we have enough children in the system waiting on being adopted! WOMEN SHOULD BE ABLE TO DECIDED WHATS BEST FOR THERE UNBORN CHILD!! those of you who march outside and send letters to people co works, that is way to far u dont know what they went for. ya know some people go there for other things becides abortions!! yall are CRAZY!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rich
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:30 PM
Well leaving God and religion out of the equation, I feel for this woman. Her decision and realization must have been difficult. I think the more information you have on this issue the more you tend towards pro-life. This is notably tough for some people to accept. Morality aside, abortion is certainly convenient in a lot of cases and not having it as an option causes a lot of understandable stress. That greatly clouds a lot of opinions. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: K
Location: M
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:29 PM
TO: Anonymous Location: CS on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:52 AM PP DOES offer an ultrasound prior to the procedure, and patients are even given the choice to view the US or not. They also offer pre "procedure" counseling, discussing ALL options you have for the fetus, INCLUDING adoption. I have had 2 pregnancy tests done at PP, and neither time did they ever "suggest" I have an abortion. They only asked if I was planning on using them for my prenatal care. To "Helen:..IDK where you get your info, but when you schedule a procedure at PP they send you (if you called in, or hand you the info if you walked in) the "informed consent" according to your state laws. As far as PP "refusing to give women the choice"...they are not going out and finding women and forcing them to have an abortion at gunpoint? No. They choose to seek an abortion. Having said all that, I do applaud Abby for taking a stand in her beliefs. Who are you if you don't follow your own moral code. Good day to all! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: @common sense
Location: America
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:25 PM
1st off God gives all people the right to choice, you can do whatever you want with your body, science, or other sins. He gives you freedom to do that. Unfortunately, he sets down some ground rules though. In those ground rules (some call the bible) he pretty much makes things very clear. Now, you have the freedom given to you by God to believe whatever you want, argue whatever you wish. But when it comes down to it, we will all be judge one day. I would rather stand before my God and say I did everything in my power to live a good life, and follow His ways. Perhaps if everyone just lived their lives looking in on themselves rather than looking out, the world would be a better place. But for now, all people can do is make judgements based off of what they choose...and then know that whatever they choose will be judged one day. If you don't believe in God, then you already made your choice. All Christians can do then is try to lead you back, and guide the way. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Greg
Location: Kentucky
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:22 PM
3. The fetus isn't a person and we don't know it = criminal negligence; abortion is just as irresponsible as it is in t4. The fetus isn't a person and we know it = abortion a reasonable, permissible, and responsible choice. But note: What makes Case 4 permissible is not merely the fact that the fetus is not a person but also your knowledge that it is not, your overcoming of skepticism. So skepticism counts not for abortion but against it. Only if you are not a skeptic, only if you are a dogmatist, only if you are certain that there is no person in the fetus, no hunter in the bush, may you shoot. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Greg
Location: Kentucky
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:18 PM
Four Possibilities About Abortion: Ether a fetus is a person or it isn't. 1. The fetus is a person and we know it = homicide. 2. The fetus is a person and we don't know it = manslaughter; similar to shooting into a bush that moves because we think it might be a deer and it turns out it was a fellow hunter. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Pro Choice
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:13 PM
I'm a rational, free thinking individual so I don't subscribe to your religious views...I wouldn't know what god would want or not want us to do. I don't believe nuclear wars or abortions are mentioned in the bible, no? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kenneth
Location: Austin
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:04 PM
I am pro life and I am adopting, probably unlike Liz and pro choice. Your idea is to kill the unwanted, which is the same idea fostered by the Nazis, ChiComms, PolPot, and others. You keep excellent company. Planned Parenthood is about abortion, they don't care about anything else. The rest is window dressing. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: altarofego
Location: D/FW
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:03 PM
To Pro-Choice and the like-minded. It is precisely those who are pro-life that have been doing more than any other group on the planet to work on both ends of the problem. Pro-Lifers are much more likely to be foster parents, run or volunteer in half-way houses for pregnant teens, donate to help with their education and postnatal care, etc. When was the last time PP arranged an adoption or paid for a teen mom's education? Your argument is simply vacuous. And are you really arguing that because of science God must want abortions? Seriously? That's like saying God allows science that produces crystal meth because he wants people to become meth freaks. Nonsense! Arguments aside, isn't it fascinating that a woman who has a change of heart is perceived as such a threat? Way to go Abbey! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Reason?
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Pro-Choice - You point out great issues to this dilemma in our society. Maybe some are praying and adopting? I have seen for myself many who have taken care of many children across the globe. But to your point, should the answer to these very real problems be to abort/kill (google it) our unborn? They are us, they should have rights... don't you think? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Wow! Reading all the comments is better than the red light camera war. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Paul B
Location: http://onfollowingchrist.wordpress.com
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:54 PM
I am so sick of the charge that prolifers care only about "fetuses". No one does more for women, children and families than Christian charities. ProLife is only one aspect of their good works, but it's an important one. This is a great story. Funny how more information - in this case, the ultrasound - tends to make prolifers out of people who previously were uncommitted or even pro-abortion. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jessica
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Thank you Adam! As a fellow pro-lifer who has also stood in front of the clinic, I second his statement. To J from Bryan: If a woman is raped and becomes pregnant, that child is no less worthy of living than a child conceived from consented intercourse. The pain from an abortion greatly outweighs the struggle of raising the child or allowing him/her to be adopted. God bless you Abby, and may you remain unwavering in your conviction! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Common Sense
Location: America
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Following the logic of one of the previous comments, why did God allow for the development of hydrogen bombs if he didn't want us to use it? Maybe we should start dropping nuclear weapons all over the world because there development is really nothing more than God's implicit approval. Again, following your drug-induced logic, I guess we are to assume that all of those foster kids who are praying would rather be dead. Indeed. It seems like we did a great disservice by allowing them a chance at life. Further, just because people have been doing something for centuries does not make it right. The Greeks allowed their senior politicians to sleep with young boys. I guess by your logic this would make pedophilia appropriate as well. The bottom line is that abortion is an inherently selfish act. Your child (say fetus if it helps you delude yourself into believing it is something different) should not have to bear the punishment for your mistakes. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: K
Location: Memphis
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:39 PM
To J: If I found out I was carr[y]ing a rappist's baby, I would want to kill myself. But I wouldn't. I would hope my baby grows up to love jazz or rock. Anything but rap. God bless you, Abbey Johnson. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:37 PM
god bless liz for her response. i agree 100%. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Let it be.
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Liz, even if PP was curing cancer for free, can't you see that if an abortion is killing someone, a human being, (and this is the question everyone has to ask until they have an answer) that any reasonable society can not stand by and say, PP may kill some but, hey, I'm cancer free, let's applaud their selective humantarian work! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Ohio
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Liz, Please share with us the good things that PP has done in the community. At least, those good things that would counter the innocent lives they've taken. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Pro-Choice
Location: DSM
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Its very apparent that all you people care about is the fetus. Why don't you focus your prayers and actions to thousands of children in the foster care system? Why aren't you out there adopting all of the children who have been "saved" by those like yourselves and are now stuck without families or homes? Planned Parenthood's focus is on education and prevention. However, thanks to people like you who are against sex education, they have to deal with consequences of unitended pregnancies [most likely from your children or your relatives]. Stop judging and start helping people gain access to affordable birth control. p.s. Why has god allowed for scientific advances that made abortion possible if he didn't want them performed? Also, abortion is not a PP phenomenon. Women have been self abortion for centuries. Google it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Helen Westover
Location: Buffalo NY
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Abby, I've been fighting PP for 25 years, and one of the reasons is it's aversion to informed consent for women seeking abortion. The technology has caught up with them (4-D Ultrasounds), yet they refuse to give women the choice that you had. You are one of the rarest of people - an intellectually honest one. I applaud you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rachel
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Wow. Beautiful story, God is truly at work! He loves to answer prayers in line with his heart for justice! Especially for widows and orphans, and the forgotten and helpless [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: concerned
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Of course, by noe Ms. John Johnson is applying to adopt some of the children who will be born to parents who can't afford to raise them, or who are the result of a rape. If she has had this great epiphany, I would think that's the least she should do. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: edgehead
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:16 PM
The opponents of The Coalition for Life willingly misrepresent what the Coalition is about. That's OK. Each time the ultra-left lies about Pro-lifers, or Tea Partiers, or any traditional thinking people, they are exposing themselves as extremists and hypocrites. I know many of the people involved with the Coalition. They are sincere, caring, loving, and forgiving. They genuinely care for people and desperately believe that abortion is wrong. They could not care less about intruding into or violating any individual’s privacy. The Left is the modern home of intolerance, bigotry, and hatred. I welcome Ms. Johnson’s conversion, and I’m proud to stand on the side of life. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Stephanie
Location: Ohio
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:11 PM
I bet Planned Parenthood is quaking in it's boots. I'm sure Abby has enough information to bring them to their knees. Abortion profiteering is a dirty business, and they won't go down without a fight. She would be well advised to seek a strong pro-life constitutional attorney. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: EJ
Location: BRYAN
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:11 PM
God bless you, Abby Johnson. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Liz
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:10 PM
I'm so happy to see that in Texas, right-wing propoganda passes as news. A real news report would have reported that the director of PP has left for personal reasons. There is not need to provide ammo to the right wingers if this were a real news report. PP provides a wide variety of services to those who cannot afford yearly exams, etc. Someone can only be talked into something they were already willing to do. PP does not brainwash people into having an abortion the minute they walk in the door. I do commend Abby for standing up in what she believes in; however, I would appreciate if people commended PP for all the good it has done in this community as well. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: robert liguori
Location: las vegas
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Planned Parenthood is definitly inspired by Satin.It`s a wicked and souless organization. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: A Person
Location: phx
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Nuncy, PP is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation according to the IRS. That makes them a not-for-profit company. Their website also states they are a 501(c)(4) company and that applies to their lobbying and political activity. Before you attack someone, please do your homework. A little searching on Google would've found this for you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: response to J's comment
Location: Chicago
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:51 PM
No, I don't think that if a woman is raped she should have to raise that child and relive that nightmare. That is what adoption is for. My little brother was a product of rape. DCFS gave him to us to take care of and we adopted him. Had he been aborted, I wouldn't have him in my life. Adoption is a much better alternative than killing a child. Just because you don't want to or are not able to care for a living being, doesn't mean you abort (aka kill) it. I don't have room to take care of all the homeless victims of Hurricane Katrina - so, let's kill them. OR we can use alternatives such as shelters and organizations to build them new homes. Such as there are alternatives to victims of natural disasters - shelters and habitat for humanity, there are alternatives for victims of rape - ADOPTION! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Steve Cakouros
Location: oldlineconservative.com
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Dear Abby, Brava! You have done the right thing. Margret Sanger who founded Planned Parenthood would not approve, but we will not have to answer to her. We will have to answer to a higher power. God Bless, Steve Cakouros [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Abbey... be strong. Many will want to tear you down because you have taken a stand for Love. Know that many are lifting you up becasue you have taken a stand for Love. Let His Grace cover you! Peace. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: phx mom
Location: phx
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Response to "J": Rap is a very tortuous event and by no means excusable, BUT giving birth to a baby doesn't mean you have to keep it. Giving the gift of life to a family who can not have children is a very beautiful ending for such a monstrous act/event. A person will re-live ANY tragic event, but sadly instead of just re-living the rap, many women also re-live the abortion. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: To Nuncy
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:46 PM
And that lack of compassion for the living makes it hard for true lovers of life to be taken seriously in the quest to save the unborn. To everyone else: I hope others, even the pro-choice reading this, can see through this person's lack of compassion and not ascribe her attitude towards the rest of us. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Joshua
Location: Kahler
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:46 PM
I was "pro choice" for many years until the day I saw a live ultra sound of my 12 week old son still in the womb dancing around like a little monkey while he still had space in there to do so before growing further. The idea of him being considered "a clump of cells", unviable or anything less than human instantly became totally repugnant. Say what you will about unwanted babies but don't tell me it's not life. Though still contraversial to some I would have hoped that things like the day after pill would make abortions obsolete by preventing the adhesion of fertilized cells to the wall of the womb before human traits develop. A woman's body will sometime do this on it's own.. but unfortunately like Abbey Johnson says, the money is in abortion and no doubt much of that money comes in the proftable aftermarket in children's body parts and the politcal goal of destruction of the family's influence as being in competition with and then in thier minds a threat to the authority of the state. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Holly
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:44 PM
To those who have spent time on the sidewalk of Planned Parenthood, thank you. I know you have prayed for both the staff & patients. God answers prayers. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bruce
Location: Kansas
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:44 PM
j, As someone with a coworker who was concieved from a rape, I definitely say yes, a woman who is raped and finds herself pregnant should bring the new life into the world. Rape is a terrible, violent act. But committing a second act of killing a baby does not reduce one bit the violence and terror of the act of rape. But bringing a new life into the world might just do exactly that. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous is one sick woman
Location: St Paul, MN
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Feeling guilty about killing innocent babies? Or are you are on the payroll and is the one afraid of being laid off? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sherry
Location: Maryland
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:43 PM
It's very goofy that people complain that those who protest Planned Parenthood ought not judge when the Protesters are being judged by those who condemn them. If judgment is a sin, then is not action moreso? Why is "Judge not, less ye be judged." the only sentence from the Bible pro-aborts quote? As if there is nothing of value in the rest of scripture and only that one phrase should trump all. It's brave to change one's mind, to admit wrong. It takes extraordinary courage and fortitude. A change of heart is a change of heart. Abby, prayers and thanks for being so brave. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Del
Location: AZ
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:43 PM
J: The baby is God's gift to the world, even from most tragic circumstances. Even from a rape, the baby is a call from God that he can heal and that He sees his image in the victim that can bring love to a child. What is more tragic? A rape victim bringing love to her child or a rape victim who in her pain kills her child? I pray you see the difference, J, and see the love of God can transform all injury and all sin, because He even gave up His own Son on the cross so we can see what Love can do. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: WW2 Marine Veteran
Location: Tucson, AZ
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Good for Abby Johnson foe finally coming to her senses. There have already been too many killings of innoscent infants who were unqwanted by their mothers. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Emma
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:41 PM
In response to: [Posted by: Anonymous Location: CS on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:20 AM] he/she writes :It's God place to pass judgement not ours. My response: It's God's place to give and take a life - not ours. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Laura
Location: Siloam Springs, AR
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Hats off to KBTX for great reporting on this one! Accurate reporting on a topic like this one is rare. Abby, you are the hero of the day. It took a great deal of courage to step out and stand up for the truth on this one. The truth does indeed set us free! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Debbie
Location: Colorado
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:40 PM
May God bless you richly, Abby, for standing up for your principles and for those of unborn children! If only America would have the same change of heart and stop this horrible practice of murdering the unborn. Even if a child was conceived out of violence, do we have the right to abuse and murder this unborn innocent child with more violence? Wrong is still wrong . . . even if the government has created a law to allow Planned Parenthood to do it! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Andrea
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Speaking from the point of view from one who has had an abortion, the amount of people that have had one versus those willing and proud to talk about it is huge. The only reason I CAN talk about it is because of the very loving and caring people at the Pregnancy Resource Center in the city I was living. Their post-abortion healing programs help many many women who really honestly feel the pain of an abortion. Every woman I encountered who experienced an abortion, including the leaders (only those that had abortion were ALLOWED to lead), summed up abortion in one word. "lie". Every freedom, emotion, and circumstance we thought were going to be protected by having an abortion were replaced with a worse set of consequences. Praise God for those willing to reach out lovingly. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: phx mom
Location: phx
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:38 PM
When I was 19 I went to PP for a pregnancy test. I was VERY shocked at the workers persistence for me to have an abortion! The thought of an abortion had never crossed our minds, although young and had not planned this pregnancy we had never considered abortion. The worker even brought in another person to "counsel" me on abortion. I was told untrue "facts" about pregnancy and fetal development. It was a struggle to leave without getting an abortion (I had gone by myself too) and they even followed up in hopes that I had changed my mind. Family planning services and education are VERY important to people and communities, but abortions services are not. I know many women who have had multiple abortions and have spent years morning there choices. It is true that it is harder to succeed with children but it is NOT impossible and not worth murdering innocent lives. We need more education and less political/religious arguing. PP is profit motivated and will do anything to hide that fact. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Learn to Spell!
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:25 PM
I guess that if I was "rapped" by a "rappest," I wouldn't want to relive the moment either. But I'd contact the nearest Hip-Hip record producer, not Planned Parenthood . . . [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nuncy
Location: Clayton, NY
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:23 PM
No no no, Abby. Your mea culpa is 'way too late. And too cute. And too easily swallowed by under-educated pro life members ... except for the millions of innocents your organization has destroyed. First, Planned Parenthood is NOT a non profit organization. And you know it! Well informed people like I am do not accept your memorized :confession" ... not for a minute. Secondly, you deliberately went into the "fight" when you could have done really shallow research and learned the truths about human life. You know darned well I am right. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Christian
Location: Caldwell
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Truely awesome event! Good for KBTX reporting on this one! Thanking Jesus for Abby and her courage. I am a very strong believer in prayer and I got your back on this one Ms. Abby! I am for certain you will see many more events when God's Hands will be lifting you high for HIS purpose. Thank you! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sarah
Location: San Diego
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Good for you Abby! I am not a particulary religious person but am a true believer in life - especially when it comes to babies. Abby, you are a very courageous and compassionate person. I wish there were more people in the world like you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: A dad
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:14 PM
"PP does offer lots of invaluable services other than abortion to the community" Yes, they "educate" young women that abstinence education programs don't work (maybe because PP is TELLING the kids that if they WANT to, they CAN have sex (more or less) without consequence, since even if they do have an "accident" (THEIR term of a pregnancy) PP can fix it discretely and cheaply...). Sorry, mom, but THAT kind of service we have NEVER needed, and putting MORE emphasis on encouraging teenagers to experiment to get more cash flow is only a change in degree, not in kind, which I think that Abby has finally realized. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:07 PM
No no, Abby. Where have you been? Most of us have known for more than a generation that abortion violently and painfully destroys a child's life. Your mea culpa is 'way too late. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anon
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I found myself pregnant once, and how tempting it was to just go down the street and have it "dealt with", but I didn't because it was a child created by God, and he allowed that to happen for a reason. I decided to carry the baby, and place him with an adoptive family, whom I handpicked. I have never once regretted that decision, even after now having my own children. I created a family for a couple who would have otherwise never known they joys of having a child and being a family. In fact, I don't really think about that child too often because God has given me a peace about it, and I truly feel that child was meant for that couple. May God bless you Abby in all your future endeavors. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: j
Location: bry
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:36 AM
so yall mean to tell me if a poor girl is rapped and find out she is carring this rappest baby that she needs to keep it and re live that night for the rest of her life and explain to the child!! i think women should have a choice!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Terrie
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:31 AM
To Entertainment: God (capital "G") has given us a free will from the beginning when Adam and Eve ate from the forbidden tree. He could have not put the beautiful tree in the garden. They were allowed to choose between good and evil, life and death. God (capital "G") does not intervene when humans figure out things against His plan. His intervention comes after our prayers and sacrifices for those who are offending God and his design for the helpless, the unborn. Through our prayers peoples hearts are changed, but God does not make anyone listen to their heart or the Christians who are praying for their conversion. Ms. Johnson's heart was changed by the unconditional love shown to her outside of the clinic. She saw a glimpse of the unconditional love of God and His mercy for her. May all those in the PP industry be touched the same way and with their free will realize that with knowledge does not come rights. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chris
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:30 AM
I can speak only for myself and the events in this town. I have been involved for five years in praying at the clinic, involved with the Coalition for Life for three. I have witnessed the training and, first hand, the proceedures for "sidewalk counseling". I have never, ever, heard one even slightly rude thing uttered by anyone on our side of the fence, trained or untrained. Anyone who hears "obscenities" is clearly mistaken. Probably the result of a guilty conscience or just a little paranoid maybe? We offer alternatives, real choice. All those "other services" provided by PP? They can be obtained elsewhere for as cheap or free WITHOUT supporting an establishment that provides abortions. If you use the clinic, you are complicit in abortion. Don't be. Go somewhere else. If your daughter thinks about having an abortion, who do you want her to talk about it with? You, or the staff at PP? Maybe they should talk with Abbey. God Bless you Abbey! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mike
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Praise God!! Abby, this took a lot of courage!! God bless you! In reply to a previous comment, why would God allow people commit ANY crimes? Some people use God's gift of intelligence for the wrong purposes. We all have a choice. And no, we do not presume to condemn either the mothers who choose abortion or the people who perform the abortions. We do not judge. We pray and attempt to pursuade people to consider what they are doing. We who wear the "40 days for life" bracelets and who pray outside the clinic do NOT judge anyone. As the parent of an adult child with a severe birth defect, I thank God everyday for blessing me with this child. Thank God for places like the Coalition for Life and Hope Pregnancy. If you are experiencing a crisis pregnancy, these two organizations WILL HELP YOU! And God will bless you in ways you cannot imagine! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: sandie
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Abby, my heart was touched to tears when I read of your change of heart. God is a Merciful and Loving Father that calls us all to come back to Him with all our hearts. You are a witness to us all to be open to His Grace of transformation. Open hearts can hear the truth. I thank God for the grace He gave you of an open heart. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Pax Vobis
Location: Ireland
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Truth is invigorating! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Douglas
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:16 AM
This is a very heartening piece of news! Way to go 40 Days for Life! The medical records of patients are already protected by law. You gotta wonder what PP is trying to hide, huh? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: a mom
Location: bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:08 AM
i miscarried twice. once before becoming pregnant with my son, it was a very early miscarriage and i became pregnant immediately after (within a month). the second miscarriage i was at 11 weeks. i was devestated. an embryo or fetus is an individual, unique human being. my second miscarriage was 2 and 1/2 years ago, yet i still find myself looking at children who are about the same age as my child would be and can't help but to think "what if." i also find myself mourning every year on my due date that never happened. i honestly don't believe that women who undergo abortions cannot just "forget" the child they had created. yes, PP does offer lots of invaluable services other than abortion to the community, but if they've shifted their focus from serice to money making by promoting abortions, something is desperately wrong. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Carolyn
Location: Bremond
on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Once a Democrat invited me to a meeting they were having, and I declined due to the fact that I vote Republican. I told her that I was against abortion because there are so many people out there who can't have children and are ready to adopt. She agreed but told me that she believed God would take care of those who killed babies. My reply was that we should let all the prisoners out of prison then and let God take care of them too. I love the babies I have had and I'm sure if the young women who kill their babies had a chance to see those beautiful babies born, they would love them too. Love them enough to give them up for adoption, if they are unable to care for them. Maybe those who abort their babies should consider being fixed altogether, because if they do carry one full-term, they will have regret for the ones they didn't. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Adam
Location: Philadelphia
on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:36 AM
As one who has prayed in front of several Planned Parenthood locations before, I feel I must defend the purpose of the protesters. We do not stand in front of the buildings to condemn all who enter the building or drive by with their middle finger extended to hell. We are there to pray for the lives of the unborn which are at risk and for the courage and virtue to reject abortion as an option for all who are involved: the doctors, employees, and expectant mothers and fathers. In short, we pray for them, not against them. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jon
Location: indiana
on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:36 AM
maybe we should all remember Margaret Sanger; On blacks, immigrants and indigents: "...human weeds,' 'reckless breeders,' 'spawning... human beings who never should have been born." Margaret Sanger, Pivot of Civilization, referring to immigrants and poor people On sterilization & racial purification: Sanger believed that, for the purpose of racial "purification," couples should be rewarded who chose sterilization. Birth Control in America, The Career of Margaret Sanger, by David Kennedy, p. 117, quoting a 1923 Sanger speech. On the right of married couples to bear children: Couples should be required to submit applications to have a child, she wrote in her "Plan for Peace." Birth Control Review, April 1932 On the purpose of birth control: The purpose in promoting birth control was "to create a race of thoroughbreds," she wrote in the Birth Control Review, Nov. 1921 (p. 2) On the rights of the handicapped and mentally ill, and racial minorities: "More children from the fit, less fr [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: vera
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:45 AM
God bless Abby Johnson, answered prayer [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: vera
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:43 AM
2Chronicles7;14 If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Stunned
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:40 AM
A TRO against Coalition for Life? Censorship anyone? What is Planned Parenthood trying to hide? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:26 AM
For the protesters: Who gives you the right to judge me and my actions! I only have to answer to God and so do you! We each deal with our own situations and some are harder than others. Choices must be made and they are not always that easy. But it is the burden of those making the choices to deal with the consequences themselves. Please, the next time you want to go out and judge the lives of others and their actions no matter where they are think of yourself. When did God give you the right to do His job! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Entertainment
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:23 AM
wow - i love this story just for the entertainment value of the comments. people in these towns are so silly. why would you honestly believe that god would permit humans to figure out how to give abortions, only to then answer "years of prayer" outside a bryan, tx PP and intervene to have the director leave... i mean really. how does that make any kind of sense at all...why wouldn't god just make people unable to perform abortions to begin with if he wanted to have a say in it? i mean if it was really such a bad thing, don't you think he would prevent it to begin with? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: JLG
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Doug, Julian, and others somehow want to argue that standing against the killing of unborn children is a sin against God. Hmm...is that in the Bible? I must have missed that chapter. If it's a sin to pass judgement, then why did Jesus go to the trouble (see Matthew 7:1-5) to tell us how to judge correctly? And didn't this brave woman pass judgement on her former employer by walking off the job? Facts are stubborn things...Planned Parenthood gets most of its income from abortions, and the non-abortion services they offer are available elsewhere in the community. PP is an abortion provider, plain and simple. They kill babies. If someone were walking through your neighborhood killing children, would you simply turn and walk away? The fact that the Planned Parenthood facility still stands is a testimony to the love and forbearance of the Christian community. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Amy
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 09:13 AM
Praise God for this change of heart! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: JJ
Location: Houston
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:54 AM
Doug, people who don't believe in abortion are also the same ones who do other volunteer work, helping the poor, sending care packages overseas, giving their time and treasure. It is liberals who support abortion who rarely give to charity or spare any of their personal resources/time to worthy causes. However, your statement is offensive because babies are worth more than any other effort, since they are wholly innocent and are being murdered at a rate of about 4,000 every day. The holocaust is conscious, calculated, and racist at its heart - Klan Barrenhood was founded by a racist eugenicist, Margaret Sanger, and Planned Parenthood has never disputed its history. In fact Hillary Clinton was awarded the Margaret Sanger Award in Houston last year! How can God favor us when we are killing his children, given to us by Him, every single day? It is to this woman's credit that she understands the repugnance of legal abortion. May God richly bless her! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Throwing all religious arguments out Doug, Anonymous, and Julian, I'd like to ask you a question. Do people who believe in the right to choice also believe in telling the truth? If a woman goes to PP at three plus months along and is told she is carrying a blob of tissue that bears no resemblance to a human being, is this ok in your book? Do you condone such lies? Why is PP so against a woman having an ultrasound before they make their decision, which is a very difficult one to make? Yes, I am pro-life. I'm also pro-truth. I also think that women who have had abortions need our compassion and prayers, not judgement and disdain. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Yahoo....
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Yahoo.... looks like GOD won the fight on this one! Abortion is a tender subject to alot of people because face it....Abortion is killing babies which is a SIN! I am proud of you Ms. Johnson! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: American Lady
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:47 AM
Looks like all those folks praying for years outside of the PP facility have NOT been in vain.. The power of prayer is so awesome! It is obvious now that PP's push for abortions is because of money, (as in most things,unfortunatley 'money' is the motivator). That is so sad.. The far left political movement is so corrupt in this country with Acorn,PP and so many other groups...thank goodness they are finally being revealed, it is scary that they have power...keep praying, this country needs it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Debbie
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:40 AM
I have to agree with Julian here on this story. Planned Parenthood is much more than a place that gives abortions and not all PP's do this! I have been using them since I was 18 and even took my teenage daughter there. She expressed her thanks to me after the first time because she was able to "talk" to them about certain things she was embarrassed to talk to me about which was the reason I went there to begin with. However, the people protesting outside screamed obscenities to her when first visiting! I commend this lady for doing what she thought was right in her life but to give PP such a bad rap for what one location does also is sad. Just remember people it is not our jobs to judge people because the Lord will judge us all in the end for the choices that we made! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Bryan, TX
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:36 AM
Such a farce. I wonder how much credibility Mrs. Johnson's "conversion" would have if she fessed up that she was laid off and didn't have a "change of heart." How devout is one's conviction if it's born of spite? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: CS
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:32 AM
Praise the Lord! We can only pray that others will see that abortion kills innocent babies that God created. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lawdog1301
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Julian and Doug. I challenge both of you to watch an abortion take place. In fact, I challenge ANYONE to watch what takes place. You want to know how to make abortion illegal overnight? Have all the networks broadcast an abortion, live, at prime time. If you can stomach watching that barbaric procedure and still want to keep it legal, you have something seriously wrong with your psyche. As far as the 'numerous' attacks against abortion mills and their employees, dare I write that the number absolutely pales in comparison to the number of abortions that have taken place. And Julian, no it is not a sin to pass judgment on others. It is called righteous indignation. Our courts, judges and juries do it all the time. Another thing that amazes me is that there have been charges brought against people for killing an unborn child in an act of violence. What kind of joke is this when abortionist are allowed to kill the unborn everyday. This is insanity at its worse. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: CS
on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:20 AM
It's God place to pass judgement not ours. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: well said jason!
Location: cs
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Wow, Jason. Very well said! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bettye
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:55 AM
God Bless you Abby Johnson. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ricky
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:37 AM
This only goes to show "what is done in darkness, will come to light". Abby you have become a stronger instrument of the Lord to help save our unborn. Let the truth shame the devil and say what must be known to save all children. Stand strong we are here to support you and all unborn children. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: to doug and julian
Location: bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:29 AM
I know Abby. I know that she is one of the most giving people that I know. She is involved very heavily in community service. And yes, I know that her church does help those in need. Abby is constantly helping those who do not have. She is an example of someone who does "practice what she preaches." I wonder if the two of you do? I wonder if the two of you give back as much as she does? I wonder how much "community service" you do? Do not judge what you don't know. And you definitely don't know Abby. You don't know her heart. You talk about not judging people...what do you think you are doing? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
Location: Hearne
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:25 AM
thank you Planned Parenthood for going to court to keep my private medical information protected, and the information about the doctor who treated me. Who knows what information this woman would give about patients and workers. I've seen it before. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Derwood
Location: Madisonville
on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Hard not to notice that everyone who supports abortion has already been born. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marie
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:55 AM
I wonder what Planned Parenthood is so worried about? I mean, they just must really not believe that someone could have a "change of heart." If they are not doing anything illegal or anything that they wouldn't want out to the media or anyone else, then why do they need a restraining order. I think this makes them look pretty guilty. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: To Doug & Julian
on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:54 AM
Sounds like your general opinion of do gooders is pretty negative. Makes one wonder what your moral compass is. Probably think believing in God is a waiste of time as well. Your lives must be miserable, I'll pray for your salvation! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jason
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:42 AM
I am not surprised by the reaction of Doug, Julian, Anonymous, and others who will disagree with the decision this woman has made. Taking the religion and morals out of it, if we truly believe that all men are created equal and have inalienable rights, and if we can use the slightest of DNA evidence to sentence criminals to death or exonerate the innocent, how can we justify any abortions when a unique genetic profile exists from the moment of conception? If humans can only reproduce humans and if human life is valuable, that life needs to be treasured and respected at any stage, from conception to natural death. To do otherwise is to make value judgements about who is worth more, who is worth saving, and who is not. As Julian stated, although out of context, we should not judge others. Let us then not judge the unborn and give them death sentences when the pregnancy is not convenient, which is the majority of terminations. I applaud her decision to step down. May God bless you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: College Station
on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:41 AM
"The temporary restraining order contends that Planned Parenthood would be irreparably harmed by the disclosure of certain information," Yes, I'm sure PP WOULD be "irreparably harmed" if it became public knowledge how hard they are working with the Democrats in Washington to get abortion on demand delcared an "essntial medical service" to secure Federal funding for their abortion mills. It fits right in with their "Since abstenince doesn't work, we're not even going to SUGGEST it in our "Education" programs, but rather concentrate on how we can fix any "accidents" you kids might have while you experiment..." [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: dennis
Location: flynn
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:47 AM
it,s God,s job to make or take life not mankind [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: t
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:30 AM
Of course Abby you are going to receive a lot of flack from this decision you have made. Just look at what these closed minded posts say. Ignore this ignorance. What you have done is a brave awesome thing. What interests me is what Planned Parenthood has to hide. They don't want to be irreparably harmed by the disclosure of certain information? What information? Abby you absolutely did the right thing. Stay strong in your convictions. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Aggie Lady 02
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:17 AM
God touched her heart and she saw the truth about abortion and just exactly what Planned Parenthood was doing in killing unborn humans, and, as the Bible says, the truth set her free! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: OAKDALE, NY
on Nov 2, 2009 at 04:05 AM
Abortion is about money and it is about population control. It is a nothing more than a legal Murder Incorporated. Abortion and the removal of DDT from the third world are the two most effective ways to achieve population control. View the procedure via ultra sound and tell me what you see. You see the murder of an unborn child. The cry went up to God from the slaves in americia. The cry went up to God for the murder of the jews. The cry goes up to God for the murder of our unborn. Gods answer. The civil war. The total destruction of Germany. The meltdown of America. So far this year alone 7 million jobs lost. God is not deaf. But we the American people are for allowing this Holocaust to continue unabated. 50 million to date. God is not deaf. Yours sincerely in Christ and the American dream John W. Bugler bugler.org [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: doug
Location: bedias
on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:48 AM
i wonder if the same churches these folks that vow to protect the unborn are members of ever sent missionaries abroad to aid in the sterilization of thousands of naive indigenous women? i wonder how, in the face of numerous incidents of violence against abortion clinics and their employees, these folks are allowed to constantly harass- no matter how silently- not only the folks going to the planned parenthood, but anyone driving down the street as well. seems like a bad situation waiting to happen. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Julian
Location: Bryan
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:49 AM
This is not news, this is propaganda. What ever happened to letting people make informed decisions for themselves? Why can't these people donate their time to something better? Putting together packages for our overseas soldiers or volunteering for community service. The only thing these people service are their egos while they sit there and pass judgement over those that pass through PP doors. Not everyone that goes there, goes there for abortions. It is is a sin to pass judgement over others, that is God's job. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:38 AM
what a load of bull! i wonder how deep into the coffers the right to lifers dug to buy this chick off. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: CS Mom
on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:00 AM
We all know exactly what that "disclosure of informations" truly is that they are trying so hard to hide. It amazes me that these people believe the court system can help them cover up the lies they've been spinning for decades. If you believe what you are doing isn't wrong, why do you lie and then try to cover up what you are doing to these women? My best friend went in when she was only 19, scared and confused, and was told at 3 months pregnant it was a blob of tissue with no beating heart and no distinguishable features. She left (which upset them) to get a second opinion, had an ultrasound, and was in total shock that she was lied to in such an unfeeling, callous manner. [ Report Abuse ] |
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Dearest readers ... keep this lady in your prayers she has done a wonderful thing by resigning...say thanks to God for her conversion...my family is less one that child because of the death due to abortion... I wonder almost daily what he/she would have been...it is around this time of year the pain is more...this baby was not a mass of cells like the pro-abs say...she/he was a human being...I will miss seeing the growth of a little one to an adult...I hope the little one knows I miss her/him...God Bless Ms. Abby Johnson...that she saw God...send her my prayer and love...may she be able to stop the Sodom and Gomorah that we seem to have now...the Angel's in Heaven rejoice...when one righteous will be found for His name...
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Marsha, Interesting that although my comments were directed to no specific person, you chose to respond. Judging by your no less than 11 postings, my sense is you are angry & very defensive. You seem compelled to confront every threat to your beliefs. 1) I did not "threaten people with God" or with hell. This is what you chose to hear through the distorted prism in which you view the world. I believe in a loving and merciful God who stands with outstretched arms ready to forgive everyone of all sin, including abortion. 2) You obviously make no distinction between God's truth and human truth. God's truth is perfect and unchanging vs humans' perception of the truth. I sense in you a lack of openess to God. Only God can change your heart. God respects our free will and will not force his way into our hearts. I hope I do not offend you when I say I will pray for you. I have no power to change anyone. I simply try to be a witness for Christ & leave the rest to him. Peace be with you.
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Craig, it adds nothing to an argument about legal matters to simply threaten people with God. If you believe that truth has not changed from age to age & society to society, you are mistaken (for instance, in Margaret Sanger's time, it was considered immoral to mail birth control info through the US mail). If your only argument against women's right to choose is the not-so-subtle threat of hell, you have nothing on which we can agree. Please feel free to fear God. Please understand that many do not. So what we are left to discuss-since I don't believe anyone will fry in hell-is individual freedom, right here in America, right now in 2009. Hopefully, you cherish your freedom and want to maintain it. You have a choice to help preserve personal freedom in America or to begin to limit it. Choose wisely.
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Wow! So many people tickling their ears believing in the power of their own intellect to divine the truth. What folly. God is not persuaded by the arguments humankind throws out to justify abortion. He gives us free will, but that does not mean all choices are equal. As Pascal's Wager states, "Either God is or he is not. But to which view shall we be inclined?" We all must choose. Choose wisely.
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This is how much God loves the unborn babies...He loved them into existence; He has a plan for them "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I dedicated you," (Jer. 1:5). Who are we to interfere with God's plan for these babies by taking their lives through abortion and abortificient artificial contraception. God bless.
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David, if you want to grant 'CIVIL RIGHTS' to an unborn child/fetus, weigh the consequences CAREFULLY. The end result would be that a pregnant woman becomes a prisoner of the state until she gives birth. The govt would monitor her every action. Would you choose to put her in custody so you could be SURE she doesn't attempt to harm the fetus? You could NEVER be sure that I wouldn't find a way to abort if pregnant from incest, for I would NEVER bear a child for my own rapist father. You are a heartless man if you care more for a fetus than a living adult woman-or perhaps you're simply a religious man. This is a problem that religion has given us. Religion says women need direction from men,should 'submit.' In real life, women are strong, intelligent & capable of making decisions. David, Americans have civil rights when they are born on American soil. BORN. Don't give civil rights to a fetus. That makes his mother an INCUBATOR.(P.S.-Unborn babies can't 'think,'as they have no language.)
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Marsha, Thank you for your honesty and willingness to stand for what you believe in - at least we know whether you are "hot" or "cold" - that is to be commended. I believe the biggest confusion over abortion has to do with the idea that it has something to do with a "woman's right to choose" what to do with her own body. I certainly believe everyone has the right to choose over what to do with their own body and I would argue that under this premise, the decision to abort should require both the father and the mother's consent as the fetus is just as much a part of his body as it is a part of her body. Yet, I believe even more that the child, who shares no blood with the mother, runs its own digestive system, beats its heart at a different rate, and is thinking its own thoughts is obliged the same right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness that every American deserves. It's not about the mother's body or the father's body - it's about the child's civil rights.
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50 Million children had no voice. 50 Million children had no choice. And because they were not allowed to be born, neither are their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren....
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Each person's story is different, but there's a lot to be learned from others. Now that I am more open to hearing it, a lot of friends have shared their abortion stories w/me. That friend DID also have an abortion & she feels peace about it(a troubled youth, she survived a lot). Of all my friends who had abortions, only one has regrets. The point isn't who has regret & who doesn't, it's that no one can decide for another. Friends & family should advise friends & family - then the woman decides. Strangers don't have the right to advise or interfere with others. I liken marching at clinics to leaving religious pamphlets on doors. Both activities are presumptuous & arrogant. Why would one think that a stranger NEEDS your input? Kay: what if HITLER had never existed? Wouldn't THAT have been a "Wonderful Life" for so many people!?
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Marsha, I wonder if your friend would have had guilt daily if she had chosen to kill her unborn child. True, no baby asks to be born, but babies can't speak up for their right to life. No baby asks to be killed.
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"Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?" Clarence to George Bailey ~ It's a Wonderful Life
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Courtney, I have a friend who gave a baby up when she was 16 and she worries daily (she's about 60) whether he was abused as a foster/adopted child. It's not a peaceful decision for all. And I'd like you all to know that I used to write letters & columns against abortion - my heart, too, was changed. I stand 100% behind sex education, contraception available at low cost, and every woman's right to choose when & if to have a child. Notice there are no laws on men's bodies. We live in a patriarchal country, but women should no longer be subservient to the philosophy that they must ask permission of others to make decisions. No baby ever asked to be born, either.
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I was an unwed mother and feel the pain and confusion these girls are going through. It is scary. Thankfully, there are thousands of couples waiting to adopt a child. Abortion is never an option. I was poor, alone, scared, and angry. But adoption brought peace and beauty to my life, and now I have the benefit of seeing my son's life changed and the Lord is glorified. Being poor is not a reason for abortion... I am sorry to hear so many women not defending the life of a baby. I will not use the Bible to defend my position, because I think the women that do believe in abortion have been given over to a debased mind. It is only God that can change their heart, as he did in my case, as he did in Abby's.
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I have tried to post twice,to answer a few of the accusations people made. Am I being censored because I said I am a lifelong church member & quoted the Bible accurately? Was it my further defense of Margaret Sanger's helping poor people who ASKED for her help to limit their families? Was it that I said that people marching outside health clinics are hurting only the poor who are NOT asking for their help, and that rich people are getting any and ALL reproductive services they want w/o walking past the protesters at PP? Was it because I said "Be glad no one harasses you at YOUR doctor's office?" A person can post that he wants to be a "fly on the wall" to see me in hell, but my less vicious response couldn't be posted? Bryan/College Station can surely handle hearing opposition to the "party line," y'all.
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Love. Do you or don't you? Love yourself? Love your family? Love your spouse? Love your neighbor? Love your children? Love God? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then please, for the sake of LOVE who loved you first, be kind and gentle and protect all human life. From the moment of conception to natural death. Then we will have peace on earth.
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