At St. Michael Society, we are going to start a new feature focusing on an introduction to a pro-life hero. First up is a young woman whose photo is posted at most Planned Parenthood clinics across the country. She is a thorn in the side of the abortion industry and a fearless pro-life warrior.
Lila Rose is president of Live Action, a student-run organization, who has uncovered the real Planned Parenthood in several undercover investigative projects in the past few years – everything from racial bias to the cover up of child sex abuse to giving women complete misinformation about abortion.
Lila is also a recently converted Catholic and winner of one of the Life Prizes awards in 2009 and is truly an inspiration. She is persistent, persuasive and dedicated to the cause of ending abortion.
Last year, Live Action released a series of videos in the Mona Lisa Project, which sought to expose Planned Parenthood clinics across the nation for purposely covering up child rape and sexual abuse. The project led to a series of firings in Indiana and investigations in Arizona and Alabama. It led to a law in Tennessee to hold organizations like PP more accountable.
Yesterday the Alabama Dept. of Health announced that the Planned Parenthood in Birmingham is on a year-long probation for serious violations of failing to follow state law that requires a parent or legal guardian to give consent before an abortion. Of note, one violation was an instance of a 12-year-old girl who had 2 abortions in 4 months. When asked about it, the Planned Parenthood worker did not think this was unusual or potentially showing neglect. Also, PP was using expired suction equipment and at least 1 expired medication, with an open needle attached. Also, the air conditioning was out. It was 90 degrees in one of the operating rooms during one of the inspections. To see the actual documentation, go to here: http://liveaction.org/files/PPViolations.pdf. Here’s the video that started it all: http://liveaction.org/blog/planned-parenthood-probation/.
To keep up with Lila Rose and Live Action, be sure to fan them on Facebook and check out their blog and website.
