Planned Parenthood

Morally it is somewhere between purgatory and hell. However, I am unsure about its geographical location.

Haha, I am not asking for an abortion.. or condoning what they do. I am simply wondering where it is in town. Apart from the several hundred abortions they do every year in MN, I think the rest of what they do is good.
I'm sure a lot of people will disagree with me, but it should be easier for teenage girls to get birth control pills without having to ask their parents to bring them to the clinic.

I say they should install birth control and condom machines at the High School, RRCC Athletic Dorm, and maybe even outside Hardee's!!!! Then we have no need for abortions! But I am in favor of "retroactive" abortions for some "Liberals"! LOL!! One more thing, "only" several hundred abortions in Minnesota each year? Or just by Planned Parenthood??

LOL! Thanks! I did check the Planned Parenthood websites for sites in MN before I bravely decided to ask on here, and of course, a site in Int'l Falls was not listed. I'll keep looking, maybe I'll call the clinic and ask them.

MamaG,

There are no "Unwanted" babies, just "un-needed" ones!!!! But, just think of all those couples (not homosexuals) who "cannot conceive for one reason or not. Wouldn't it be nice if they could have one or two of the "un-wanted" babies, BEFORE they are ABORTED?? Maybe there could be some courses on "planned" parenting at FHS and at RRCC!

Well atleast we all know that we can't answer a direct question.

It seems that many of the frequent writers on this site use it to be self righteous and judgemental.

Sometimes a constructive conversation is all that is necessary and desired.

You know, I don't know if I am correct in saying this, but try across the street from Wherleys. I think I remember seeing something there. If its not, I'm sorry. It just keeps coming up in my mind that its there. And good for you for wanting to be careful. People on here are so judgemental. Sometimes its better not to listen to them. Of course there are that few that do care and who are not judgemental. Kudos to them!

Who's paying for them? If it's Planned Parenthood provided, then it is the person seeking the abortion, and if they don't have the resources to do so it is Planned Parenthood (and thus, it is those who contribute to Planned Parenthood). Anyway, the same $ that pays for the Planned Parenthood abortions so many disdain also helps to pay for the birth control that I think most agree is beneficial and necessary, and the yearly gynecological exams for women who would otherwise not be able to afford that EVERYONE should agree is a very very very good thing. Nobody wants roj2000 or any other pro-lifer to become an abortion rights supporter...it is your right to oppose abortion. But Planned Parenthood clinics in this country spend more of their time/resources on preventative health care than they do on abortion, so the blanket disdain many have for the organization seems incredibly misguided. And as for the question of "unwanted" babies...I am a fervent supporter of a woman's right to choose, and a crazy left winger, but even I will admit that there are more abortions than there should be (because some either do not have access to effective contraception, do not have the education required to use it correctly, or are too irresponsible to do so). That said, without those abortions, there would be a good number of babies born who are "unwanted"--at least "unwanted" by the person who gave birth. It would be wonderful to believe that all of those babies were, in fact, not only wanted by others, but were capable of being taken care of by others, but I don't think people realize how large a number of babies this really is. I once remember hearing that something like 1/5 to 1/4 of the world's pregnancies ending in abortion. That was a few years back, and unfortunately I can't provide any links to the data but if that number is even remotely correct...wow--that's a LOT of embryos, fetuses, babies...is it REALLY practical to think that there are people who are willing and capable to raise all of those children? Or are we just talking about American babies? Point is, while everyone is entitled to their beliefs and values, and while there are certainly strong arguments to be made by the "pro-lifers" the issue is larger and more complicated than a basic "planned parenthood stinks, and there are always people to take care of the babies that would otherwise be aborted" argument. It is unfortunate to hear that Planned Parenthood has closed its doors in the Falls. Having another means to provide safe and effective contraception and preventative gynecological healthcare to people is never a bad thing. Stepping down from the soap box...

The office was previously located across from Wherley's. Most recently it was located next to Great Clips.

Koochiching Family Planning.

They do not provide abortion services. Mostly they seem to be about timely, affordable and confidential reproductive health services.