While I would question the objectivity of NARL's investigation I think pro-life groups have made far too big a deal over this. It's just a sign. I do agree with you the easiest solution is to have all centers put up signs.

Then ALL offies of Planned Parenthood ust put up signs that say "We promote the murder of the unborn children of our clients"

That should be tit for tat!

"NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland say they've sent undercover interns to centers"

Is Pat Jessamy going to investigate these murder promoters as she is the Pulitzer Prize candidates that exposed Obama/Acorn complicity in child prostitution and sex slavery?

Real health clinics, like the City of Baltimore health department clinics and Planned Parenthood, all offer women FDA-approved birth control options. These fake "pretend" centers that lure women in with free pregnancy tests and have "intake forms" only exist to prevent women from accessing birth control and abortion and to evangelize to them (and they admit this!). Women should at the very least have a sign that gives them a hint at what to expect. Don't we trust women in this City to make the right decisions for themselves?

Thank you to the Sun for telling this issue like it is.

A simple sign. Black and white. There is no issue of saying who should or shouldn't provide or refer for any certain services. It just requires providers who give "compassionate care" (said in their own words) to be forthcoming.

This bill doesn't say that someone is bad, or provides bad care. It doesn't side with pro-choice or pro-life. The only people it sides with are the women of Baltimore City who need and DESERVE honesty in a time of crisis.

The difference between clinics offering birth control and abortion services and the "crisis centers" is that the former are already held to stringent federal, state, and local standards as medical providers. The crisis centers are NOT medical providers but they are attempting to dole out medical advice and there is no regulation of their practices at all. If they want to be a "medical provider" then they should have to meet all the requirements. If not, then the least they should do is be required to give a complete picture of what they really are and let women make up their own minds.

These clinics proselytize and mislead already vunerable women. It is only fair that the sign let the woman know what the clinic is.

I don't know why the clinics would fight these if they really are being above board.

Many if not most women don't realize that these centers are not sources of objective assistance, so this is not an issue of women being able to decide for themselves. It doesn't become apparent to them until they visit. I have had several patients who went to such a center for consolation and support but instead came away quite traumatized. A sign would make it clearer what stance these centers take.

"By that token, the City Council should pass the bill, but not before amending it to place the same requirements on centers that do provide abortion and birth control services and referrals. If the goal is truth in advertising, it should apply to everyone."

Is there an issue in City of Baltimore health clinics? I don't think so. There is no evidence that this is a problem in REAL medical clinics,so I'm not sure I understand why The Sun wants signs in REAL health clinics, like doctors' offices. Why does the Sun sees this as an issue of equality and fairness? This issue is about women walking into "pregnancy" centers. If they walk into a real health clinic, they receive the standard of care and all options counseling.

Federal, state and local research has shown there IS a problem in "pregnancy" centers. Just read the Waxman Report, if you don't trust NARAL.

You mean you would have doctors who provide or refer for abortion post signs in their waiting rooms?

Okay, so you want to make private practice doctors (and all their patients) really, really big targets? I mean even bigger bullseyes on their foreheads?

Way to go, Baltimore Sun. That'll show them. You think you are taking the "middle ground" but you're make life even harder for people who provide a legal medical procedure for women and who already have to wear bullet proof vests.

Why not just have these anti-choice centers post a simple sign that clarifies what they do and don't provide? Seems pretty innocuous to me.

If people are so emotionally distraught or intellectually confused that they do not know what type of organization they are appealing to for help, then they should consult with a government advisor prior to having sex and learn about the consequences that arise from their actions.

I don't think signs are necessary. A woman seeking an abortion will find an abortion provider, and a woman seeking to keep her unwanted and untimely pregnancy will find a crisis pregnancy center that offers her a high-five for perpetuating the cycle of poverty and an application for public assistance. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that a crisis pregnancy center in the basement of a church will have a strong slant.

"Many if not most women don't realize that these centers are not sources of objective assistance, so this is not an issue of women being able to decide for themselves." MJC, MD

You really think "many if not most" women going for abortions are pretty stupid don't you? That doesn't say much about women who would kill their children does it?

Maybe they are not smart enough to make such a life and death decision then!

Clarity and truth are the best strategies. I fully agree that a clear notice of what services are and are not provided at all clinics is to the benefit of everyone. To believe that posting a notice would single out certain clinics for harassment is ill-founded; but The Sun's editoral suggestion is a good one for it eliminates that argument.

A Planned nonParenthoodlum leader has quit after watching an ultra-sound of an abortion. she has seen the murder of a child and has had enough.

Here is the video.
http://www.breitbart.tv/planned-parenthood-leader-resigns-after-watching-ultrasound-of-abortion-procedure/

And these people want a non abortion group to post signs? Maybe the pro-murder groups should be REQUIRED to show the same ultrasound that this woman of conscience has seen.

The reason the pro-lifers are making a big deal about the sign is because they want to PERSUADE, MISLEAD, and slam J-Sus in peoples faces when they want to terminate their pregnancies. I've heard plenty of stories about the misleading anti-abortion (fake) fetus videos and J-Sus pictures/crosses all over their building....

Truth of the matter is, just because the small (but loud) portion of people have a problem with abortion, does NOT mean it will go away. So leave it be! Do not like abortion? Don't get one. Leave the choice for those that are okay with abortion. America is a free (and SECULAR) nation, with all sorts of people. Yes, including people who do not want to go through with a horrendous pregnancy. I, personally, do not want children. Nor would I ever want to give birth. So abortion is my only option. And nothing, nor anyone can get in the way of said options/opinions.