Logan Churchwell:
Native Texan and Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards raised eyebrows Friday, February 28, 2014 by claiming there was no relevance in arguing when life begins—the same day the organization launched its national “Women are Watching” campaign.
Fusion host Jorge Ramos tried to pin down the daughter of former Texas Governor Ann Richards on Friday, “Why would you think it would be so controversial for you to say when do you think life starts?”
Richards immediately balked by questioning whether the issue was controversial at all and argued the relevancy of the matter wholesale.
Prominent pro-life voices were quick to offer reactions to Breitbart Texas on the matter. Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser expressed outrage: “Cecile Richards’ comments were insensitive and unfeeling to any woman who has ever been pregnant, especially those women who have suffered the pain of miscarriage.”
During the Ramos interview, Richards attempted to reframe the matter by arguing that “I think every woman has to make her own decision,” and restated the goal of making sure women are apprised of all their options.
Dannenfelser countered: “This is an example of the problem of getting so wrapped up in the politics of ‘reproductive choice,’ that the real experience of pregnant women becomes secondary. Richards’ statement misses what most Americans understand about pregnancy, especially women. There are two human beings involved.”
