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Ben Shapiro’s policy on planned parenthood funding

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Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

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Ben Shapiro’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “What the media don't want you to know: your tax dollars are funding the mass murder and organ harvesting of actual children in...” ‐youtube.com

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Very strongly agree

No, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions

Shapiro would most strongly agree with this answer. He has explicitly stated that not only should Planned Parenthood be defunded, but that no taxpayer money should go to any organization that performs abortions. He has made this point in debates, interviews, and writings, emphasizing his pro-life stance and opposition to any indirect government support for abortion providers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Shapiro would strongly agree with ending government funding for Planned Parenthood. He has consistently argued that taxpayer dollars should not go to organizations that provide abortions, regardless of whether the funds are earmarked for other services. His stance aligns with Republican efforts in Congress to defund Planned Parenthood, especially following controversies such as the 2015 undercover videos. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, and the government should not give funds to any organizations

While Shapiro is primarily focused on defunding organizations that perform abortions, he is also generally skeptical of government funding for private organizations. However, his main emphasis is on abortion providers, so while he might agree with this answer in principle, it is not his primary focus. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures

Shapiro has argued that money is fungible, meaning that even if government funding is not directly used for abortions, it still supports the organization as a whole. He has rejected the compromise of funding Planned Parenthood for non-abortion services, maintaining that any government support indirectly subsidizes abortion. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Ben Shapiro has been a vocal opponent of Planned Parenthood and government funding for the organization, primarily due to its provision of abortion services. He has repeatedly called for defunding Planned Parenthood, arguing that taxpayer money should not support any organization involved in abortion. For example, in numerous Daily Wire articles and public debates, Shapiro has criticized Democratic efforts to maintain or increase funding for Planned Parenthood. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals

Shapiro has repeatedly dismissed arguments that Planned Parenthood's non-abortion services justify its government funding. He has argued that other clinics can provide these services without performing abortions, and that the organization's abortion services are inseparable from its overall mission. He has specifically criticized the claim that Planned Parenthood is essential for cancer screenings and other health services. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 146,280 voters that identify as Republican.

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