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Chris_:
I'm sure y'all remember the origins of this story about Planned Parenthood.


--- Quote --- Report: Planned Parenthood Apologizes for Encouraging Donation Aimed at Aborting Black Babies

Monday, March 17, 2008


Planned Parenthood of Idaho has apologized after an employee encouraged a telephone donation aimed at aborting black babies.

Officials for the group said last month that the employee made a "serious mistake" encouraging the donation, the Idaho Statesman reports. But Planned Parenthood criticized the publication that made the call — The Advocate, a student anti-abortion magazine at the University of California-Los Angeles — for trying to discredit the organization by having an actor pose as a donor, the Idaho Statesman reports.

"A fundraising employee violated the organization's principles and practices when she appeared to be willing to accept a racially motivated donation," Planned Parenthood of Idaho CEO Rebecca Poedy said in a written statement to the Statesman. "We apologize for the manner in which this offensive call was handled. We take full responsibility for the actions of the fundraising staff member who created the impression that racism of any form would be tolerated at Planned Parenthood.

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Chris_:

--- Quote from: ACrazyConservative on March 17, 2008, 11:58:10 AM ---I'm sure y'all remember the origins of this story about Planned Parenthood.


--- Quote --- Report: Planned Parenthood Apologizes for Encouraging Donation Aimed at Aborting Black Babies

Monday, March 17, 2008


Planned Parenthood of Idaho has apologized after an employee encouraged a telephone donation aimed at aborting black babies.

Officials for the group said last month that the employee made a "serious mistake" encouraging the donation, the Idaho Statesman reports. But Planned Parenthood criticized the publication that made the call — The Advocate, a student anti-abortion magazine at the University of California-Los Angeles — for trying to discredit the organization by having an actor pose as a donor, the Idaho Statesman reports.

"A fundraising employee violated the organization's principles and practices when she appeared to be willing to accept a racially motivated donation," Planned Parenthood of Idaho CEO Rebecca Poedy said in a written statement to the Statesman. "We apologize for the manner in which this offensive call was handled. We take full responsibility for the actions of the fundraising staff member who created the impression that racism of any form would be tolerated at Planned Parenthood.

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Didn't the original story say that the actor called multiple PP offices...and got basically the same response?   :whatever:

guest:

--- Quote from: lug-nut on March 17, 2008, 12:11:02 PM ---
--- Quote from: ACrazyConservative on March 17, 2008, 11:58:10 AM ---I'm sure y'all remember the origins of this story about Planned Parenthood.


--- Quote --- Report: Planned Parenthood Apologizes for Encouraging Donation Aimed at Aborting Black Babies

Monday, March 17, 2008


Planned Parenthood of Idaho has apologized after an employee encouraged a telephone donation aimed at aborting black babies.

Officials for the group said last month that the employee made a "serious mistake" encouraging the donation, the Idaho Statesman reports. But Planned Parenthood criticized the publication that made the call — The Advocate, a student anti-abortion magazine at the University of California-Los Angeles — for trying to discredit the organization by having an actor pose as a donor, the Idaho Statesman reports.

"A fundraising employee violated the organization's principles and practices when she appeared to be willing to accept a racially motivated donation," Planned Parenthood of Idaho CEO Rebecca Poedy said in a written statement to the Statesman. "We apologize for the manner in which this offensive call was handled. We take full responsibility for the actions of the fundraising staff member who created the impression that racism of any form would be tolerated at Planned Parenthood.

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Link

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Didn't the original story say that the actor called multiple PP offices...and got basically the same response?   :whatever:

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I'm pretty sure it did.   The pro-life group called offices in multiple states, from what I recall.

DixieBelle:
Wow. Just wow.

SSG Snuggle Bunny:
Hey, Dr. Wright...

...there's your racist America.

And they all belong to the party you hope will elect your pet poodle.

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