Is that a joke? Every organization has their priorities. For PP, it is helping clinics like the ones destroyed in the earthquake. They are "taking advantage" the same way UNICEF you could say UNICEF is "taking advantage" of their agenda to help children, or Amnesty International is to "take advantage" of their support of human rights.

Good heavens, give me a break!! The population density of Haiti is about 900 per sq. mile. Two-thirds is mountainous and much of that de-forested; most of the rest semi-arid and barren. The country is over-populated...big time. Frankly, I've had it with the so called "pro-lifers" -- especially the males who are not apt to be impregnated--against their wills or otherwise.

Every non-profit service organization has something to offer to a country like Haiti - whether it's during a disaster or not. Planned Parenthood offers nurse and doctor check-ups, pap smears, and helps women with many other "female-specific" issues, like providing diagnosis and medication for sexually transmitted diseases. Yes, they can also prescribe birth control pills and will recommend that sexually active women utilize other forms of protection in order to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancies or unwanted diseases. Women's health is hugely important, during a crisis, after a crisis and at all other times. Bravo to any health organization that remembers to offer women the special medical attention they need and deserve.

Those opposed to planned parenthood can find something wrong with the organizations response in Haiti, regardless of what that response is. Now isn't the time to debate theology.

There are undoubtedly some members of the organization that are acting inappropriatly. Starving people don't need condoms. Starving people's immediate need isn't advise on how to cut down on overpopulation. Birth control will not help the immediate needs of these people. My hope is that the majority of those working through planned parenthood are aware of this.

With all due respect, Ken, you are flat wrong about Haitians not needing condoms during this crisis.

Condoms are primarily provided to stem the epidemic of HIV/Aids. Haitians have the highest rate of AIDS in the world and - right now - more Haitians are living on the street without their condoms and their HIV medications - and not only potentially spreading disease between themselves as they seek to comfort one another, but also, since they do not have access to their HIV medications now, they are likely to be sicker.

Further more, more women are having babies without the aid of medical care (also a service that Planned Parenthood provides).

And, also, though we don't want to speak about this openly for fear of offending people, there are hundreds of thousands of girls and women who used to sleep safely behind locked doors and locked gates who are now sleeping unsafely in the middle of the street with no protection. If condoms can keep these girls and women from contracting AIDs or pregnancy during this crisis - it may indeed save their lives.

Ken, you seem to have a myth about Planned Parenthood. It does not advise people on how to cut down on population. That is not now, nor has it ever been, their goal. You are totally mistaken about its services.

Ken, not being a woman, you may not realize that Planned Parenthood is simply a purveyor of health care for women. I still receive my pap tests and other important medical care from Planned Parenthood clinics and I only hope that the women of Haiti be afforded the same care that I receive.

Girls and women continue to be the most vulnerable during crises, disasters and in failed states. Wonderful health care organizations like Planned Parenthood are a God send.

No mam, I'm not a woman! But I do know a little about Planned Parenthood. I'm also well aware of AIDS/HIV in Haiti. Medication and protection is important.

But, with all due respect, the immediate need is edible food, clean water, and shelter. They need a working law enforcement that comes with a working government. They need medication for all disease and health needs. They need security from those who take advantage of there being no locked doors. Rape and pillaging is nearly impossible to prevent, without a working security system. Their system wasn't good at its best, but now it is non existent in most areas. You are absolutely correct in saying girls and women are the most vulnerable during crises and in failed states. Lack of medication for already contracted health problems is part of the crisis.

Planned Parenthood is one of the trusted organizations that do provide needed services. But, those trusted organizations cannot function properly in a chaotic environment.

Incidentaly, there are undoubtedly some members of ALL organizations that are acting inappropriatly. I was not singling out Planned Parenthood.