Open Forum

In the Open Forum of August 3, 2002, it was stated that 'educated individuals' know that Planned Parenthood is not synonymous with abortion. A truly educated individual knows that the pill form of contraception is a form of abortion. Now, especially with the low dosage pills, a woman may conceive, but the baby cannot attach in the womb because the pill has caused a hostile environment. That is abortion. Why is it that women are recommended to be off the pill for a month or so in order to achieve pregnancy? Isn't that the time needed for the body to recover from the effects of the pill and allow implantation? Is this part of the education of Planned Parenthood?

If we are truly educated, we seek to know the whole truth. The truth is that any form of contraception interferes with God's plan. Any organization that supports contraception is against God, no matter how they try to justify it. What good comes from helping destroy or stop a life planned by God?

Nadine Schaefbauer

Brainerd

In step with voters

Tim Pawlenty supports a Woman's Right to Know bill. So do 73 percent of Minnesota voters. In particular, 77 percent of Minnesota women voters support it. (Mason-Dixon Polling and Research, February 2002). That puts Pawlenty, the only pro-life gubernatorial candidate, right in step with the majority of Minnesota voters.

Clara Kedrowski

Little Falls