I must admit that I have tried to ignore it in the past, but you make a great case for me taking another look and stop sticking my head in the sand!

Thanks for the resources, for which I have some training & educating to do (;

Quick note on Sasha’s comment. While I agree that Google says right now that Google+ is for people only. They are after all a giant corporation, and when Google+ gains much more traction. I believe you will then see their focus change to favor corporations and brands.

I could be wrong, but that’s how I see it going forward with G +

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/komen-gives-new-explanation-for-cutting-funds-to-planned-parenthood/2012/02/02/gIQAkTnklQ_story.html

Page 2 is where it gets interesting. Apparently the reporter did some research into a few places that are dropping partnerships or sponsorships with Komen. It seems like alot of damage for dropping a $600k grant. It also doesn’t specify the partnerships or sponsorships it has picked up, if any, but I have to imagine there are a few.

There’s also a great quote from a woman about how this detracts from Komen’s mission.

What I find more interesting is how Komen will manage this crisis throughout its social media channels. So far, it doesn’t seem to be handling it to well, but time will tell.

But then again, it’s also the reason they have so many doors opened.

And left in the wake are the women who need a service the organization purports to provide.

Ironic, but not in a good way.

When you make a decision on how to spend a considerable amount of people’s money, and it’s a real change from what you have been doing, you have an obligation to let them know what is going on. If you missed, then when you see that there is strong reaction, you must communicate.

“Trust us, we know what’s best and don’t need to answer to the peons” just doesn’t cut it. THAT is the real issue here.

Before writing a political article get your facts straight so you don’t look so ignorant.