Even Patricia Ireland Used To Be Pro-Life

Washington Dispatch ^ | 6/7/2003 | Kevin M. Jeanfreau

[cpforlife.org]

Would like your thoughts on this. Is this a good or bad concept?

[independentmind]

What is the Washington Dispatch? From whom does it get its funding?

[cpforlife.org]

Great points. I do address much of them at my website. Of course my focus is ending abortion euthanasia etc., so that is stressed the most.

[First Amendment]

ping me too please.

[nickcarraway]

Another Miss Ireland went the opposite way:

Kathy Ireland, Supermodel
"I was once pro-choice. And the thing that changed my mind was, I read my husband's biology books, medical books and what I learned is simply what it states - this isn't even morally -- this is pure biology. At the moment of conception, a life starts. And this life has its own unique set of DNA, which contains a blueprint for the whole genetic being. The sex isdetermined. Now people ask the question, well, is it a human being? We know there's a life because it's growing and changing."
From ABC's television weeknight show, "Politically Incorrect", May 1, 1998

[nickcarraway]

Reverend Jesse Jackson - he endorsed the Hyde Amendment in an open letter to Congress that opposed federal funds used for "killing infants." Mr. Jackson wrote the following statements in a 1977 National Right to Life News article
"There are those who argue that the right to privacy is of [a] higher order than the right to life ... that was the premise of slavery. You could not protest the existence or treatment of slaves on the plantation because that was private and therefore outside your right to be concerned. "What happens to the mind of a person, and the moral fabric of a nation, that accepts the aborting of the life of a baby without a pang of conscience? What kind of a person and what kind of a society will we have 20 years hence if life can be taken so casually? It is that question, the question of our attitude, our value system, and our mind-set with regard to the nature and worth of life itself that is the central question confronting mankind. Failure to answer that question affirmatively may leave us with a hell right here on earth."

Sen. Edward Kennedy, [D-Mass.], in a letter to a constituent, August 3, 1971
"While the deep concern of a woman bearing an unwanted child merits consideration and sympathy, it is my personal feeling that the legalization of abortion on demand is not in accordance with the value which our civilization places on human life. Wanted or unwanted, I believe that human life, even at its earliest stages, has certain rights which must be recognized -- the right to be born, the right to love, the right to grown old.

"I share the confidence of those who feel that America is working to care for its unwanted as well as wanted children, protecting particularly those who cannot protect themselves. I also share the opinions of those who do not accept abortion as a response to our society's problems -- an inadequate welfare system, unsatisfactory job training programs, and insufficient financial support for all its citizens.

"When history looks back to this era it should recognize this generation as one which cared about human beings enough to halt the practice of war, to provide a decent living for every family and to fulfill its responsibility to its children from the very moment of conception."

Rep. Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.)
"Life is the division of human cells, a process that begins with conception.... The [Supreme Court's abortion] ruling was unjust, and it is incumbent on the Congress to correct the injustice." Mr. Gephardt wrote in 1984, "I have always been supportive of pro-life legislation. I intend to remain steadfast on this issue.... I believe that the life of the unborn should be protected at all costs."

Bill Clinton, in a letter to Arkansas Right to Life, September 26, 1986
"I am opposed to abortion and to government funding of abortions. We should not spend state funds on abortions because so many people believe abortion is wrong."

[buffyt]

I used to be pro-Choice until I saw photos of unborn babies and preemies. Now I am PRO-LIFE!!!!!!!!

IT IS NOT A CHOICE
IT IS A CHILD!!!!!

[A-teamMom]

Thanks, as always, for great info. I am taking Kevin's curriculum to our education commission, to be sure we have enough pro-life material included in our classrooms.

[A-teamMom]

You inspire me when I feel this is a lost cause. Before the statewide election last year, several women from our church got together to send letters informing parishioners that to vote for the pro-choice candidate violated church teaching. I said at one point, "This is useless. Granholm will win and most Catholics don't seem to care." A wise woman there said, "It is not about us. This fight will extend past our lifetime and we have to lay a firm foundation for our children so they will carry on the fight after us." That had a profound impact on me. I have felt that God has put this fire in my belly about abortion for a reason and I am here to serve Him.

[Cathryn Crawford]

It's an excellent concept, Kevin. At least in my nineteen year old opinion.

The problem is, when it's only in Christian schools, it's not going to solve the problem. It has to be more widespread than that.

[victim soul]

PRO-LIFE is A Beautiful Thing.

[RightWhale]

the horrendous numbers of abortions can be drastically reduced.

You're right about that. But you already know what I think will do it, and it isn't what pro-life people want to hear.

I first ran into this abortion issue long before abortion was made legal in the USA. A friend of my sister had one in some dark alley somewhere, rusty coathanger and all. Made my flesh crawl, doubly so when that lady then wanted to hook up with me. Whoa! I am not suitable to be a liberal. Some people just aren't.

[cpforlife.org]

Cathryn,

Think of this from a different angle: In the 30+ years since Roe, the problem has not been solved without it.

This is a project that takes time to build the required numbers. Once the critical mass has been reached it becomes increasingly entrenched into the culture.

It very well may have worked already if it started in 1973. Among the current students who are in kindergarten through twelfth grade in the U.S., over twelve million are in Protestant schools or Bible study, 6.8 million are in Catholic schools or CCD, and well over one million are being home schooled. And of course it can't happen in public schools.

Also think of the peripheral effects: The number of adults who will be learning and changing and more importantly the kids who share this truth with friends who are in gov’t schools.

If we could add up the tens of millions of people who would now be pro-life today but for lack of pro-life education are pro-choice--the numbers would be monumental.

A note about politics: Most elections are won by relatively close margins. We only need to shift the percentage of voters a few points to win the extra seats needed for true pro-life legislation.

[Cathryn Crawford]

I agree.

Most of these kids are, in essence, pro-life; perhaps it is just that they don't have a clear understanding as to why they believe that.

[cpforlife.org]

A note: I have a group that is working on classroom lesson plans for K-12. When it is done I will post them at our Pro-Life Education Page

Everyone who wants to use them will be able to download for free.

I hope this encourages others to share their ideas for lessons. I'll be happy to post other groups projects/lessons for all to share.

The goal is to fine tune the curriculum and then try to have it published professionally to promote it nationally into the schools.

[Cathryn Crawford]

Thank you very much; and, keep up the excellent work.

[cpforlife.org]

Say Hello To Marvin

He travels all over the
world with his mom,
she's in the
Pro-Life Movement.

In fact, there's thousands of American's just like
Marvin who travel, go shopping, and all the other
things Americans are Free to do. Shouldn't all
Americans be free to live their lives and
achieve their unique potentials like Marvin?

LIFE-What a Beautiful Choice

[DPB101]

You will never win until you tell the truth. You must expose those who push abortion and profit from it.But you never will, will you?

[cpforlife.org]

"You will never win until you tell the truth. You must expose those who push abortion and profit from it.But you never will, will you?"

WHO are you refering to exactly? I'd really like to know what it is you are talking about.

[MHGinTN]

You know, Kevin, I never really thought of it that way! My Mother is pro-life, and proved it by bringing this old curmudgeon into the world to aggravate defenders of the indefensible. [Uh, that post was a bit over the top, though. You're spoiling my 'low profile', Kevin! Besides, you airbrushed out the steering wheel in my hands.]