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Tag: Roe V WadeBy Kevin Rex Heine, Section News
January 22nd, 1973, is the date that the infamous Roe v. Wade decision was handed down by the U. S. Supreme Court, which overrode at least three dozen state laws and numerous federal laws restricting medically-induced abortions, and ushered in a culture of death still prevalent in contemporary American culture. In response, in a January 13, 1984 proclamation, President Ronald Reagan designated January 22, 1984, as the first National Sanctity of Human Life Day. The date was specifically chosen to coincide with the 11th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Since that time, the third Sunday of January -- which normally represents the closest Sunday to January 22nd -- is regularly observed throughout American Christianity as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, often shortened to Life Observance Sunday (or simply "Life Sunday").
Following the break is the sermon delivered this morning by Rev. Steve Schamber, pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Wyoming, Michigan (the church of which I am a member). I'm reposting it here because I think we all need the reminder.
(1 comment, 1664 words in story) Full Story By Corinthian Scales, Section News
Amazing. I honestly believe Detroit has finally lost what passes for the last standing paper with a Conservative slant to it. This past weekend Nolan Finley, took it upon himself to unleash a can of cognitive dissonance RINO whoop-ass on the Michigan Republican Legislature.
But voters didn't give Republicans a mandate to drag the state to the far right on contentious social issues. Exactly what "mainstream" would Mr. Finley be referring to? Governor Moonbeams' bankrupt California? Harry Reids' foreclosure epicenter Nevada? Stanley Ann Dunhams' Hawaii? C'mon Nolan, there are only 7 other Democratic Party controlled states left to hold up for your "mainstream" meme. Mr. Finley, should also note the State of Wisconsin is smack in the face of his next double-down on the Michigan Legislature. More below. (5 comments, 803 words in story) Full Story By JGillman, Section Multimedia
Yesterday, in the middle of splitting the remainder of the 15 cord and preparation for the coming winter months, the wife and I ran some errands that eventually took us by the bay (I never want to take this place for granted)where we witnessed a "Life Chain" event.
I have some ideas for an original score for this, but in the meantime thought it newsworthy and relevant to the issues of the day, so have made it avialable right away. The other day, I had mentioned SB0160 will soon sign into law the ban on the horrific "partial birth abortion" practice. Perhaps we can do even more in the future.
Thank you to those who participated in this Life Chain. (2 comments) Comments >> By JGillman, Section News
WAIT What is that in your hand???!! NOO!! (But I can't speak yet)
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Happy Birthday Roe v Wade... huh? Birthday? uh, never mind. Today marks 38 years of shameful infanticide.
And, the appropriate response to these imbeciles? (82 words in story) Full Story By Nick, Section News
Yesterday hundreds of Michiganders joined hundreds of thousands of their fellow Americans in a march on the Capitol in Washington, DC, coming together in one powerful voice to urge the President and lawmakers to protect the unborn.
Unfortunately, President Obama is expected to make true the worst fears of defenders of innocent life. ABC News reports that he is today expected to sign an executive order overturning the Mexico City Policy, in effect permitting American tax dollars to be spent funding abortions around the world. Abortion WILL become more frequent, today, with untold thousands of innocent lives snuffed out between this date and the reinstatement of the policy upon the election of a pro-life replacement in the White House. Compounding the tragedy is the fact that you and I will be paying for the killings. Simply put, elections have consequences. We cannot, for a single moment, allow ourselves to be plied by sugar-coated speeches, popular sentiment and the adulation of the mainstream media. How men and women who claim to be pro-life can justify their vote for this man in light of today's action... I just plain don't get it. As heartbreaking as today's executive order is, though, the testimony, conviction and commitment of the men and women and children who came together yesterday in DC is equally encouraging. And they weren't alone.
Yesterday hundreds gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing, Michigan as well. It was cold, it was windy and it was overcast... the meteorological equivalent of the political climate for life, but there wasn't an ounce of quit or loss of compassion in these families. Nearly a dozen legislators were in attendance... Representatives Rick Jones, Tom McMillin, Matt Lori... Democratic Senator John Gleason. Senator Alan Cropsey spoke to the crowd, encouraging them to continue championing life and reminding everyone of the importance of the cause. He cautioned that the new administration would likely attempt, soon, to overturn the global gag order and encouraged folks to press their Congressmen hard and frequently to influence the administration in the cause of life. Today the President made Cropsey a prophet. And now I can only wonder how Senator Gleason rationalizes his support of a man that helped enable the new slaughter of thousands of children across the globe.
(9 comments) Comments >> By Nick, Section News
Thirty-six years ago today the United States Supreme Court declared state law in Michigan null and void, legalizing abortion here and in each of the other forty-nine states.
Today, in commemoration of perhaps the darkest day in the history of the United States, millions of Americans will take to the streets from Washington, DC to Lansing, Michigan to stand in solidarity with humanity itself, born and unborn, man and woman, pregnant and not, in defense of innocent life. One of these years I WILL make my way to DC for the national march for life. 200,000 are expected to march on the Capitol today to deliver the message to our new President and Congress that life is precious and worth defending. I'm still here, in-state, but that doesn't mean my options are limited and it doesn't mean yours are either. Right to Life of Michigan has assembled a comprehensive list of activities happening in-state today and throughout the week and there's probably one right around the corner from you. Give it a look. And if you're looking for the big one, join us on the Capitol steps this afternoon at 4:15pm. The Right to Life affiliates of Greater Lansing, Central Michigan, Mason Area, Clinton County, Eaton County and Grand Ledge invite you to join them as they meet for a Rally at the State Capitol to remember and mourn the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion in the United States. This event will take place on January 22, 2009, from 4:15-5:00 p.m. at the East Front steps of the State Capitol. The speaker for this event will be State Senator Alan Cropsey. Cookies and hot drinks will be served after the Rally at Right to Life of Michigan's legislative office at 233 N. Walnut. Barring anything unforeseen I'll be there myself. Hope you'll make it too. Take the afternoon off if you have to. This one is important. Read on... (1 comment, 866 words in story) Full Story By Kevin Rex Heine, Section News
Excerpted from his essay.
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