The Obama administration has responded to the international outrage that has taken place due to the killing of Cecil the Lion by a Minnesota dentist, William J. Palmer. According to the Hill, they are willing to take action and offer support to the Zimbabwean government too.
In speaking about the big gaming incident, spokesman for the Fish and Wildlife Service, Laury Parramore, said, “The Service is deeply concerned about the recent killing of Cecil the lion. We are currently gathering facts about the issue and will assist Zimbabwe officials in whatever manner requested. It is up to all of us — not just the people of Africa — to ensure that healthy, wild populations of animals continue to roam the savanna for generations to come.”
However, Obama’s critics are unhappy that his concern for the preservation of animals far outweighs the current issue of the trafficking of baby body parts by Planned Parenthood.
Josh Earnest tells a different story: he expresses the opinion that the President does not believe that unethical practices such as these is being run by Planned Parenthood and will not support legislation to defund them.
His support for the largest abortion provider in the country was made clear in a speech made in 2013, and where he said, “As long as we’ve got to fight to make sure women have access to quality, affordable health care, and as long as we’ve got to fight to protect a woman’s right to make her own choices about her own health, I want you to know that you’ve also got a president who’s going to be right there with you, fighting every step of the way.”
Finally, the President is willing to even veto the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act which can protect 20-week babies from abortion based on the idea that they can feel pain. This is because he feels that the government should not get involved in decisions made by a doctor and a woman.