Samantha King says tumult over Komen funding not a surprise : We are political . She says Komen has long been rightward leaning , focused on treatment , not causes . She asks : Group takes money from chemical companies ; does that not focus on toxins ? King : We should use loyalty shown in supporters ' debates over funding to set priorities .
Samantha King says tumult over Komen funding not a surprise : Foundations are political . She says Komen has long been rightward leaning , focused on treatment , not causes . She asks : Group takes funds from chemical companies ; does that discourage focus on toxins ? King : Komen should use loyalty shown in supporters ' dismay over funding to redirect priorities .