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Jules
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Chairman & CEO, Dallas Oil Company
Jul 2001
time: 00:25
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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In a move praised by conservatives and criticized by abortion rights activists, President Bush declared January 19 "National Sanctity of Human Life Day."
Tuesday's presidential proclamation was issued in advance of next week's 30th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which legalized abortion in the United States. Conservatives have sought for years to overturn that decision.
Bush, who has supported various abortion restrictions, called on all Americans on Sunday to "reaffirm the value of human life and renew our dedication to ensuring that every American has access to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
"Every child is a priority and a blessing, and I believe that all should be welcomed in life and protected by law," Bush's proclamation said.
Abortion rights groups sharply criticized the president.
Susanne Martinez, vice president of public policy for Planned Parenthood, said the timing of the announcement showed that the Bush administration "has made it clear they'd like the law overturned in the U.S."
"This administration for two years has waged a war against women," she said in a telephone interview. "He has tried to elevate the rights of the fetus above the rights of women, and that's a tragedy."
Abortion opponents praised the president's proclamation.
"It's a wonderful statement of what the pro-life movement is really all about," said Darla St. Martin, associate executive director of the National Right to Life organization.
"President Bush's pro-life view is clearly grounded in his respect and concern for all people," she added.
In the proclamation, Bush cited his administration's efforts to create "compassionate alternatives to abortion."
"My administration has championed compassionate alternatives to abortion, such as helping women in crisis through maternity group homes, encouraging adoption, promoting abstinence education, and passing laws requiring parental notification and waiting periods for minors," Bush said.
Bush also touted his Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, which he signed into law in August 2002.
"This important legislation helps protect the most vulnerable members of our society by ensuring that every infant born alive, including one who survives abortion, is considered a person and receives protection under federal law," the proclamation read.
The president urged people to celebrate the day by holding ceremonies at home or at places of worship, and to "rededicate ourselves to compassionate service, and to reaffirm our commitment to respecting the life and dignity of every human being."
The National Abortion Rights Action League/Pro-Choice America released a statement calling Bush's proclamation an effort to roll back abortion rights.
"The president clearly wants the federal government in doctors' offices making personal decisions that should be left to women and their doctors," NARAL said. |
ROTFLMAO!!!
 Does this mean we get another day off?
Discuss.
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Ben Kenobi
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McGregornobi!
Oct 2002
time: 21:25
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Read Beckwith, Politically Correct Death, he agrees with Capital Punishment and is against abortion.
His argument centers on the distinction between innocent human persons, and those who are not. One can forfeit one's right to life, through killing someone else. Unborn children are by definition innocent, since they have not had a chance to hurt other people. Therefore, one should protect innocent human life, while allowing those who murder others to be punished.
I don't agree with Beckwith on this issue, mostly due to my pacifism, and faith in rehabilitation, but not because I am a prolifer.
The best definition of a prolifer is one who believes innocent human life should be protected. Abortion takes the life of an innocent human person, and is therefore wrong.
I hope this is somewhat clearer.
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MosesPresley
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Originally posted by obiwan18
Unborn children are by definition innocent, since they have not had a chance to hurt other people. |
What if the unborn child is harming the mother?
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Vesayen
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Originally posted by Azazel
It's Jahveh, Jahveh, damn it! don't you dare to misspell my pink unicorn! |
No, its Adonai......
*stupid middle age "scholars" misreading hebrew....grrrr*
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16-01-2003 01:39
If one believes that all human beings are valuable, why accept abortion, why allow abortion in the country you are president?
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