In class we discussed the issue of Komen giving into public pressure and making the decision to pull their support from Planned Parenthoold. In making the decision to pull funding away from Planned Parenthood, Komen became the focus of a huge credibility-related scandal. Komen not only lost their credibility as an organization that believes in the the empowerment of every woman, but they also lost the funding and support of many of it's former supporters.
It is fine to be openly against the practices of another organization or what they stand for, as long as you remain reasonable and have a justified way to support the reason you disagree with their practices. The fact that Komen decided to discontinue it's alliance with Planned Parenthood only after being faced with adversity and judgment from the public is what makes their actions questionable.
I feel that in finally making the decision to stand by Planned Parenthood was a good play by Komen, but it may be "little too late" for their current situation. They have lost any hope of obtaining a reputation as a strong and steadfast organization that stands for what they believe.
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