Earlier today in what is most likely yet another act of domestic terrorism, one police officer and three civilians were murdered at a Planned Parenthood (PP) in Colorado Springs. The following is the press release from the organization.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MountainsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 27, 2015
CONTACT: PP Federation of America’s Media Office 212-261-4433; media.office@ppfa.orgPP Statement Regarding Developing Situation in Colorado
Denver, Colorado — In response to the developing situation at a Planned Parenthood health center in Colorado, Vicki Cowart, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, released the below statement.
Statement from Vicki Cowart, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountains:
“Our top priority is the safety of our patients and staff. Our hearts go out to everyone involved in this tragic situation. Planned Parenthood has strong security measures in place, works closely with law enforcement agencies, and has a very strong safety record. We don’t yet know the full circumstances and motives behind this criminal action, and we don’t yet know if Planned Parenthood was in fact the target of this attack. We share the concerns of many Americans that extremists are creating a poisonous environment that feeds domestic terrorism in this country. We will never back away from providing care in a safe, supportive environment that millions of people rely on and trust.”
PP is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable health care for women, men, and young people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With approximately 700 health centers across the country, PP organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect and without judgment. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, PP is a trusted source of reliable health information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.
