Posted: 1/9/2009 7:23:31 AM EDT
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I received this email today, reminding me of what's on the congressional agenda. The last little bit seems a little far-fetched, but certainly not out of the realm of future possibility. So much for alleged 'separation of church and state.'
If you are opposed to abortion then there is bad news on the horizon. For those of you who do not know, the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is set to be signed if congress passes it on January 21-22 of 2009. The FOCA is the next sick chapter in the book of abortion. If made a law all limitations on abortion will be lifted which will result in the following: 1) All hospitals, including Catholic hospitals will be required to perform abortions upon request. If this happens Bishops vow to close down all Catholic hospitals, more then 30% of all hospitals in the United States. 2) Partial birth abortions would be legal and have no limitations. 3) All U.S. tax payers would be funding abortions. 4) Parental notification will no longer be required. 5) The number of abortions will likely increase by a minimum of 100,000 annually. Perhaps most importantly the government will now have control in the issue of abortion. This could result in a future amendment that would force women by law to have abortions in certain situations (rape, down syndrome babies, etc) and could even regulate how many children women are allowed to have. Needless to say this information is disturbing, but sadly true. As Catholics, as Christians, as anyone who is against the needless killing of innocent children, we must stand as one. We must stop this horrific act before it becomes a law. |
I agree with you that the last bit about mandatory abortions and limits on the number of kids is very unlikely at this point in time. I DO think we will see legislation concerning the other things passing during this session. I hope not but I don't know if there are enough votes to stop it, especially once Pelosi has rewritten all the rules.  We really need to stay on top of pending bills and bug the crap out of our elected officials in Washington.
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