This, despite the fact that family planning programs are among the most transparent, heavily monitored programs in government. No argument there that social funds would free up money for evangelism, in effect using U.S. dollars to promote religion. I had hoped that this year would see the end of the Global Gag Rule. Blame the Administration for putting international family planning under assault and holding hostage reproductive health services because of American abortion politics. Because I like to look on the bright side of things, I will add that this is an opportunity to pull together.
More people are angry about the gag rule than ever before.
The extremist acts of the Administration have caused a lot of anger in the pro-choice, environmental, and population communities. My hope is that these actions will spur people to become active, and I hope that you will encourage this activism where you live. Here's a quote in the Washington Post from President Bush speaking to Catholic leaders about the Gag Rule, what he calls the Mexico City Policy.