Georgia is no surprise. In fact, Georgia Right to Life is probably one of the strongest of the state RTL groups. And those that are applying the “tar and feathers” to Reps. Broun and Woodall, and making such accusations as “baby killers,” are way off base. From GRTL:
http://grtl.org/?q=open-letter-prolife-movement-georgia
“Those who voted with us were GA Rep. Paul Broun and Rep. Rob Woodall.
Rep. Paul Broun actually went to the well and asked that his name be removed from a bill he co-sponsored. This was a courageous move on his part and worthy of praise. He consistently stands for the sanctity of life and he did NOT cave to significant political pressure from within his own leadership. He was faced with the specter of scoring poorly with a NO vote on many of the leading pro-family organizations scorecards. This to me is a statesman that will defend our lives, our liberties and our constitution. In a poll released Tuesday he is just 2 percentage points from the lead. He is worthy of your financial and volunteer support. Let’s elect him our new US Senator!
Rep. Rob Woodall voted with us and is, and always will be, a staunch supporter of states’ rights and the right to life. He has been one of the most responsive Representatives for life issues among our entire delegation. I appreciate his example and willingness to stand on principle . . . even when it cuts against the grain. This is the mark of a trusted statesman.”
So, please don’t slander these staunch, principled pro-life legislators, while praising those who sacrifice principles for exceptions; and all for a bill that is DOA in the Senate, but if for some reason should get through, has a promised Obama veto waiting. Was it worth it to surrender the high, moral ground? For what gain?
I have consistently opposed all abortions on the grounds that A) abortion is murder; and B) pro-woman = pro-life. For B) here's the requisite proof: The mother-child bond is among the strongest in nature. To advocate the unnatural severance of that bond and its sanction in law is to advocate the permanent emotional scarring of these would-be mothers despite individual circumstances.
I merely expressed an opinion, and am one of the most consistent pro-lifers on FR.