I am fortunate to be able to have contributed to Planned Parenthood today, an organization that helps women, especially poor women but not only them, have access to health care. It is a last resort for so many women in so many circumstances. I was a reporter for some years, and I am also a father, husband and friend and I have known so many women, some very close to me,  who were greatly helped – some to the point of saving their lives – by this organization. There are not many organizations in this country that are always there for people whether they have money or not, and Planned Parenthood is.  I support it in any way a person can. As a reporter, and I was a pretty good one, one of the first things you learn is to smell a lie. If politicians are going to gut this group, they at least ought to stand up in the light and take responsibility for it.

I believe many women are equal to men, and many are equal in name only. I hope I can  support them.

I am lucky to be able to have contributed to this group, and while I would not presume to ask anyone to do the same, I wanted to share the great gift of helping them.