Case Study: Planned Parenthood

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GRACIE GIBBONS: Would your daughters thrive in a world without preventative healthcare such as Planned Parenthood? The answer is no. That’s why I’m asking you to vote for me Gracie Gibbons, so I may raise the funding amount to better the future women of this generation.
(A clip from opposing candidate Fredrick Douglas is played)
FREDRICK DOUGLAS: This country does not need to spend money on such a senseless cause these women should understand the risks. All women made their decisions when becoming involved with a partner, therefore, the risks are brought upon themselves. (Hasty Generalization) Why should we advocate such risky behaviors? Women were ill before healthcare existed, so we do not need it now.
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Fredrick Douglas do you know what services Planned Parenthood provides and why they are important?
FREDRICK DOUGLAS: I know that the money used to fund such an unavailing program will leave our country with a minimal amount of money to spend in areas where we are in a dangerous need of funding. (Red Herring)
GRACIE GIBBONS: This “unavailing program” reaches out to over five million women, men, and adolescents worldwide in a single year. Thus, Planned Parenthood is a necessity that will protect our children. There are over 10 million activists, supporters, and donors working for health rights and fundamental reproductive rights. I know that Planned Parenthood is a reliable source for not only myself but my children. Furthermore, I know this is true because it states so on the Planned Parenthood website. You should want to support your people Mr. Fredrick Douglas. (Circular Reasoning)
(Recording Ends)
GRACIE GIBBONS: Join in the fight for commonsense policies that foster the sexual and reproductive health care of individuals, families, and communities with me. Do not let someone tell you your health and safety is not

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