Friday night, Planned Parenthood of Southeast Virginia and its supporters gathered for its annual gala, with nary a protestor in sight. This year's theme was It was heartening to see many local politicians at the gala to offer their support to Planned Parenthood. Politicians spotted included Jody Wagner, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor; Glenn Nye, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 2nd District; Congressman Bobby Scott from the 3rd District; and Virginia Delegate Bobby Mathieson. Gone are the days when people had to hide their support for reproductive rights in Virginia.
Interesting side note: guest Anne Rawley, a Blue Star Families for Obama member, veteran and former nurse shared stories with me about her experiences with "family planning" when she was in college studying to be a nurse in the 60's and in the early days of Planned Parenthood. Apparently offices in secret locations and passwords were involved! Ms. Rawley's training was actually quite progressive for the time. Betty Friedan was on the reading list. Now if only all medical practitioners were required to read The Feminine Mystique these days!
Cross posted at MOMocrats.
Sarah and those who believe as she does, believe in the absolute, God-given right of any rapist to choose the mother of his children.
Wow! Talk about "Right to Choose"!