Summary/Synthesis
President Trump recently signed a bill that which allowed states to
withhold federal money from Planned Parenthood and other agencies which
provide abortions. Furthermore, the normally media friendly Trump
decided to sign this bill in private away from cameras. The bill
reverses Obama's regulation which determined that despite abortions
being an aspect of organizations such as Planned Parenthood, there are
still numerous positive services they provide health care, birth
control, and pregnancy tests, thus preventing states from withholding
money from these agencies. While Trump's signing this act does reflect
his personal beliefs and those in his party's in regards to abortions,
his choice disregards the beneficial services that these agencies
provide to young women. Furthermore, it contributes to the image of
Trump disregarding female rights and taking every opportunity to chip
away at it. This reminds me of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and the
criticism that was associated with it. While supporters of Roosevelt
supported his tax policies and the more authoritative government in
regards to economy, opponents argued that a more laissez-faire policy
without extensive government interference would be better. This is
similar to feminist leaders wishing Trump to not tamper with existing
policies in order to support his own beliefs.
Analysis:
I think trump is making a
dangerous move signing that bill in private. I think that he does not
really want too many people to know about it because of his history with
misogyny and how people who oppose him will only use it as more
ammunition. it makes sense, given that he has not had much respect for
women in the past, that he would sign in a bill that tries to chip away
at women's rights. and I do believe that this decision puts him under a
negative light especially for liberals and democrats. Also I believe
that planned parenthood's positive aspects totally outweigh the negative
effects. I hope in the end trump realizes what big of an impact such actions can cause and reconsiders what he does in the future with future laws.
Source:http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/13/politics/donald-trump-planned-parenthood-money/
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