Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin facebook page is reporting that Paul's Pantry of Green Bay, WI refused to accept donated food from it's office. Apparently, Paul's Pantry's current needy guests would refuse food from abortion providers for fear that the food may contain fetuses. The world has gone insane, but methinks I know why this topic is coming up now. It's 'squirrel' politics time again.
I refer to squirrel politics as the distraction from the real problem. I believe that the Republicans, especially Rove and co, know they are on a loser this year. And they want to make Planned Parenthood the cause celeb this year, something to gin up their base with and avoid talking about eliminating medicare and social security. Still........
That doesn't mean we have to avoid the battle, just means we have to do it with a reasoned and strong response. Like, calling these a-holes :
920-433-0343
Paul's Pantry
1529 Leo Frigo Way
Green Bay, WI 54302-1163
info@paulspantry.org
Craig Robbins - Director
Gene Schuh - Volunteer Chairman
Angie Allard - Manager
Rick Rowell - Assistant Manager
One of the facebook commenters called and she had this to report
..........".I just got off of the phone with someone at Paul's Pantry (the third person I was connected to). We spoke for awhile, but ultimately it came down to a few things (1) he said that they have the right to refuse to send their truck anywhere; (2) he refuses to send their truck to an organization that "kills babies" and isn't supported by 90% of Paul's Pantry's donors; and (3) the office is more than willing to accept the donations if they are brought directly there. He seemed most uncomfortable with their truck being seen near Planned Parenthood's office because of the optics and feels that PP is trying to pick a fight since this has been their position for over 12 years. I told him to expect more calls. :).."
Let's shower this POS with our calls. I have left a message. So should all of you. Maybe this is a distraction, but much is at stake-a woman's right to choose.
And not to mention the poor and their hunger are being used as political chips by the callous right. Pro-life. Bullshit.