LETTERS: Repugnancy of Planned Parenthood video indescribable

Malkin column

I just finished reading the letter from Lori Ernsperger condemning the Review-Journal for publishing an informative column by Michelle Malkin ("Paying price for abortion," July 22 Review-Journal). Ms. Ernsperger specifically noted the headline that Ms. Malkin's column ran under in other publications: "The wine-sipping butchers of Planned Parenthood." After viewing the video of the Planned Parenthood doctor casually munching salad and sipping wine from an oversize glass, while describing how she could crush the cranium and crunch above and below the area of specific organs of a fetus being aborted in order to salvage the salable organs, what better description of the lunchtime video could there be?

Ms. Ernsperger then claims that she supports open dialogue on all issues. I don't see it. The left's tolerance of speech only seems to include everything "progressive." Obviously, it doesn't include tolerance for commentary on abortion, and maybe same-sex marriage. Her letter seems rather intolerant, despite her claim.

The dialogue in the video was absolutely revolting, for lack of an even better word. Ms. Malkin couldn't possibly explain how repugnant the doctor's casual descriptions were of the techniques used to harvest the organs of unborn babies. Ultrasounds of the babies (used as guides for organ harvesting) show well-formed organs, not blobs of tissue. These organs are obviously in high demand.

Last year, Planned Parenthood had $1.3 billion in total revenue, including more than $500 million coming from taxpayers and an additional $325 million from private donations (including corporate contributions). But according to the videos, the organization is still resorting to selling organs from aborted babies.

So what if it was an undercover video? Actually, there are others. The Review-Journal did not err in publishing Ms. Malkin's "rant." The R-J's error might have been not publishing the Internet links to the videos. A picture is worth a thousand words.

Jerry Patchman

Las Vegas

Quality of life

Since most of the world's problems continue to have a basis in overpopulation, Planned Parenthood is a vital organization. Instead of facing ridicule from delusional right-wing politicians, Planned Parenthood should be heavily funded to carry out a greater mission for quality of life worldwide.

Charles McCullough

Las Vegas

Second Amendment

Thank you for the incredible editorial regarding Second Amendment protections ("Second Amendment saves family from intruders," July 11 Review-Journal). I come from Chicago, the murder capital of the country. The city and Cook County have some of the strictest gun laws in the country. Of course, those laws only pertain to law-abiding citizens. If you don't fit into that category, then all you have to do when the need arises is go down to Englewood to purchase virtually any type of gun from a gang member standing on a corner, doing cash business in gun sales.

Of course, the fact that these firearms have been stolen either from law-abiding citizens or during shipment from manufacturers lets the criminal element off the hook with regard to background checks and waiting periods.

For many years, the National Rifle Association has advocated an additional five-year sentence on top of whatever sentence is handed down for any person committing a crime with a gun. The additional five years would be served first, without any time off for good behavior. But sadly, bleeding-heart liberals don't want anything that harsh, because in their book, prison is not for punishment but for rehabilitation. Instead, these same politicians want more stupid gun laws passed to hinder ownership by law-abiding citizens and, ultimately, to finally do away with the Second Amendment.

One of the first things Adolf Hitler did upon taking over Germany was confiscate all firearms from the citizens. He knew that an unarmed populous could not defend itself against a tyrant. Don't think for one moment that history can't or won't repeat itself here.

Barbara Mazur

Las Vegas

Sorry services

I moved here about a year ago, and I am appalled at the state of both education and health care in Southern Nevada. Not only is it shameful to residents of the Silver State, but how can we possibly attract new businesses when we rank at the low end of the totem pole in both areas?

Recently, I was informed that concierge medicine is experiencing a growth spurt here. Shameful! Hippocrates is turning over in his grave. Calling for an eye appointment with an ophthalmologist, I was told it would be a six-week wait. Hopefully, a lot of this will change when the new medical school opens in a couple of years. Seriously, Nevadans, demand more from your elected officials. You deserve it.

Rochelle Krugler

Henderson