Pro life in counseling centres, Borgonovo-Panella dispute. “It’s legal, resign yourself.” “Waving a photo of a fetus to a woman who wants an abortion is horrendous”

Hot controversy a Tagada (La7) between the presenter of the programme, Tiziana Panellaand the deputy director of Truth Francesco Boorgonovo on the amendment tabled by Brothers of Italy to the dl Pnrron which the Meloni government has placed its trust: the text, with the first signature of Lorenzo Malagola of FdI, provides that “third sector subjects with experience in maternity”, and therefore the pro-life associations, can enter consultants where women start procedures for terminating pregnancies.
Panella asks Borgonovo for information, observing at the same time that the consultancies are public, while the figures admitted come from private associations and adding: “The truth is that there is a lack of social workers in the clinics, so perhaps it would simply be better to increase the number of social workers, given that we are talking about the public.”

Borgonovo replies: “The fact that pro-life associations can enter counseling centers is guaranteed byarticle 2 of law 194. The reason why an amendment must be made is that the PNRR establishes new health institutions, such as community homes. Therefore, it is reiterated that there is freedom of choice in there. Furthermore, it is an amendment that does not involve any additional outlay of money. It is therefore not clear why activists say that we must increase the number of social workers – he continues – And increase the number of social workers. They resign themselves. There is a law that in the first two lines says that it protects life. 194 is not a law on abortion, but it is a law on the protection of maternity which allows abortion, which in Italy is not a constitutional right but is a possibility. I understand that no woman who wanted to have an abortion was able to do so.”

Panella comments: “Maybe a woman would hope not to go for an abortion with someone waving a photo of a fetus under her nose. But, you know, it’s those very small things that are good for the heart.”

Borgonovo replies: “It is required by law. By what right do you want to deprive associations of the possibility of doing what the law requires? Who is the intolerant?“.
Panella gives the floor to the director of the Sheet Claudio Cerasa and the deputy director of Truth he blurts out: “Okay, let’s pretend nothing happened and don’t answer”.
And the journalist replies: “You said your things and now I’m asking Cerasa to intervene. Stay calm, as someone said.”
“No, since you’re pointing me out by saying that the photo of the fetus should not be waved – relaunches Borgonovo – I tell you: maybe even yes. Why not?“.
Panella replies: “But in fact I imagine that you like it, of course. Can I have my say or does it bother you? I ask your permission to express my opinion: waving a photo of a fetus is horrendous for me. And I support it loudly“.