What exactly does it mean to be pro-choice? It’s as simple as respecting the rights of others to choose for themselves what to do when facing an unintended pregnancy. It means supporting women who choose to become a parent, those who choose abortion, and those who choose to give a child up for adoption. Yet, it is that last notion that seems to be causing quite an incredulous buzz.

Calling it “a highly unusual collaboration anywhere in the United States”, the IndyStar.com reports of Planned Parenthood of Indiana’s move to share office space with an adoption agency.

Really it’s not all that unusual considering Planned Parenthood has long provided information to women and their families about ALL options when facing an unintended pregnancy. As Liz Carroll from the Indiana affiliate states, "We're about supporting whatever choice a woman wants to make, and adoption is one of those choices.”

Still, as the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished. Criticizing the move, NRLC Attorney James Bopp, states the partnership is “just window dressing” claiming that “Planned Parenthood has such an ideological commitment to abortion that it is hard to believe they would present adoption as an equally suitable or serious option.”

Hooey! Planned Parenthood deserves credit for continuing to provide factual information and complete services to women and their families. It’s a credible effort that deserves consideration, not cynicism from the other side.