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Man who set fire to Planned Parenthood sentenced to 10 years in prison (thehill.com)

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The man who pleaded guilty to setting a Planned Parenthood location on fire in Peoria, Ill., was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday. Tyler Massengill pleaded guilty to burning the office in Fe…

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[–] MonsterHighStan@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

Making abortion illegal (or burning down centers where they happen) doesn't stop abortions. It just makes it significantly more dangerous for women with BOTH wanted and unwanted pregnancies.
Planned Parenthood provides a significant number of other services in addition to abortion that are geared towards sexual health and women's health. Some of this care wouldn't be accessible to the patients without a PP.
Burning down a Planned Parenthood doesn't stop abortions. See point 1