Planned Parenthood's Mission

Here is a link to Planned Parenthood's mission statement, in case you wonder what kinds of services they provide to the community: www.plannedparenthood.org/about/thisispp/mission.html
   As you can see, the emotionally loaded, vulgar accusation by critics that Planned Parenthood is an "abortion chamber" ["Planned Parenthood Says Its Future Is Set in Stone," Nov. 14] couldn't be further from the truth. They provide knowledge, choice, and many positive services to the community.
   Those of us who respect reason and the rule of law rather than blather from religious zealots must respond to this in a clear, unified, unambiguous way. Contractors need to see that the threats of boycotts are coming from a shrill minority, and that most of the community supports them working on the facility.
   Please read the following online petition (www.PetitionOnline.com/ppcentx/petition.html) and consider signing it. It takes no time and is free. Results will be delivered to Planned Parenthood of the Texas Capital Region, and perhaps even some contractor associations, to show that the vast majority of citizens reject religious bigotry and will not bow to intimidation from religious fanatics.