Recently, Arizona senator John Kyl said that 90 percent of the services Planned Parenthood perform are abortion-related. When informed that the actual number is 3 percent, his office came back with the statement that the 90 percent remark was “not intended to be a factual statement.”
Right, so he admits it was a lie.
This is a great example of why it’s vital for Americans to research what politicians claim and say. It’s far too easy to take whatever a friend posts on Facebook, or what one leader says at face value. Just because a person in the public light, one whom many American trust, says something does not make it true.
When it comes time to vote, we need to know exactly what every politician’s position is on each issue. Just because one supports an increase in educational funds doesn’t mean that their stance on health care is agreeable, for example.
It is our right as Americans to criticize our government. However, when votes blindly elect leaders into office, some of their fault falls on the shoulders of the ignorant.
By saying that 90 percent of Planned Parenthood’s services were related to abortion, Kyl attempted to mislead Americans. Unfortunately, some will excuse or ignore his error due to their views on Planned Parenthood. Regardless of how you feel about the organization, Kyl deserves the criticism many thrust upon him for such a ridiculous statement.
And yes, that was intended to be a factual statement.
