With Planned Parenthood’s wisdom and expertise and gentle insight, my girlfriend made the right decision. We’ve never had to look back with confusion or guilt.

It’s hard for me to believe that beautiful Missoula, so friendly in its people, still has to deal with issues that are so many decades old and, yes, settled. I feel poignantly for every girl-kid and boy-kid there who are facing the same sad situation that my girlfriend–still my dear friend after all these years–and I had to face. It’s not necessary. Planned Parenthood proves that, day in and day out.

So lay off, will you, you who know so much better than those who are experiencing the kind of sadness, fear, loneliness and grief that an unwanted pregnancy will do to a frightened teenager, or a 55 year old woman without means or ability to mother any longer, or a 30 year old woman with psychiatric challenges. You don’t know, so butt out. It’s none of your business. Above all, do no harm, they say, and as Christ challenged, throw that first stone if you are without sin yourself.

I thank God for Planned Parenthood. Be decent, and learn to love.