Private donations in Pence’s name show why Planned Parenthood should be defunded

Published November 15, 2016 6:52pm ET



Pro-abortion women have figured out they can donate to Planned Parenthood in the name of Vice President-elect Pence, and he will get a certificate mailed to him for each donation. Pence, who defunded Planned Parenthood in Indiana, is staunchly pro-life.

The ironic thing? These donations illustrate exactly how Planned Parenthood should be funded. Private donors who support the mission of the women’s health organization (or abortion giant, depending on how you see it) can send their money to support the cause. Taxpayers, on the other hand, shouldn’t have to contribute to an enterprise that many find morally unconscionable.

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