Arizona Takes A Big Step Back. WARNING, GRAPHIC!

[IMaDick]

I finally just read this thread and enjoyed the dialogue.

I get Dick's stance on 'pay for it yourself'. Personal responsibility. Okay by me.

Seems to me the real issue is that ALL state funding for services provided by PP will end, regardless of what care they're (PP) providing.

I struggle with that. I'm conservative by nature, and completely disagree with abortion (unless it threatens the life of the mother).

So, I understand a conservative governor saying, 'you provide abortions as one of your many services, SO, we're going to end ALL funding'.

I DO want teens going there for guidance, and to pick up birth control. I also want low income women to be able to get their screenings, etc.

There's got to be a way to further ensure that NO state funds go to abortion while at the same time still receiving $$$ to maintain their other programs.

Pay what you can afford is already in our healthcare system, it is based on income and need.

The hospitals and clinics here all have a sliding scale for services.