Officials of Aurora, Illinois, have given their approval for a massive new abortion clinic run by Planned Parenthood to open today. Yesterday the county states attorney found that PP had committed no criminal wrongdoing despite hiding the true nature and ownership of the $7.5 million facility while applying for a permit. In a report in today’s Chicago Tribune, PP supporters were jubilant–and unrepentant about their misdirection–while opponents promised to continue the fight:
“This is not just a victory for Planned Parenthood, but also a victory for women and families in that area who want access to health care,” said Steve Trombley, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood/Chicago Area.
Opponents said they intend to continue to fight the clinic in court, at the City Council, and with round-the-clock protests and prayer vigils.
If all this facility provides is health care, I wonder why PP had to resort to stealth tactics to get it approved. What would supporters say if a bar, a casino, or a strip club moved into their neighborhood using such methods? I’ll bet they wouldn’t be crowing about “access.”
