Minnesota Pro-Choice Lobby Day
March 26, 2009 3:25:00
by Rachel
Web Correspondent
Planned Parenthood, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund
One of the biggest challenges to the pro-choice cause is funding and this is especially true in this economy. Many, if not all, states face budget shortfalls. These shortfalls will result in cuts to many public programs including family planning. Equal access to affordable family planning and women’s health care is even more important today and will save money in the long run.
Yesterday, I attended Minnesota's Pro-choice lobby day, which reiterated to me how important and vulnerable access to health care can be. These services especially benefit those who are worse off in our society and may not be able to voice their opinions. We must not forget the critical importance of choice for all, not just those who can afford it. We must speak up for those who lack a voice and write to your representatives. Appeal to their nature to lift up our society and help those who are most in need. Write and tell them how important access to affordable women’s health care and family planning is to their voters and districts. Share a story of when access to affordable and open women’s health care was important to you. Your representatives are there to represent and promote your needs. It is easier to care and fight for a cause when you have a personal story you can relate to it. Make sure your representatives know those stories too.
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