Living In Glass Houses

WHAT'S THAT SAYING about glass houses? Or the one about stirring up hornet's nests? Being careful what you wish for? America's right wing extremist terrorists are even now finding out the answers to these questions for real, assuming their ability to grasp the lesson. You'll recall that last year they launched an invasion of Planned parenthood, using fake I.D.'s to gain entrance, conduct interviews, and take pictures. They misrepresented their intent, which was to destroy the organization by gathering incriminating evidence. Then they carefully edited their footage and falsified the material they gained. Willing to believe any lie necessary to fortify their cause, American conservadom erupted in a frenzy of self righteous fury, declaring that Planned Parenthood must be destroyed at all costs. Conservative talk radio referenced Joseph Mengele. State after state started the process of defunding the organization. Bills were indtoruduced in both houses of Congress to do the same; the nation was in an uproar. Action was demanded. Notwithstanding the obvious fraud perpetrated by the pro life fanatics, ignored by the holy kingdom, the uproar swelled. Finally, cooler heads emerged, and a grand jury was convened to investigate, for the purpose of possibly indicting Planned parenthood for illegal activity. After an exhaustive review of the facts, the grand jury absolved Planned Parenthood of all wrongdoing, and instead issued an indictment against the holier than thou folks who perpetrated the perfidy. Suddenly, the shoe is on the other foot. Now, Planned Parenthood can return, fully vindicated, to serving the women of America, and the right wing nut cases can go back to their hiding places, to resume plotting. You never know what they'll try next. One thing is certain; whatever they do, it will be thoroughly disgusting.