The March for Life 2012
Photo credit: ProtestShooter, from last year’s March for Life celebration
Today marks the 39th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. As I note every year, it has become an annual ritual to watch the national media and liberal commentariat strain to ignore or marginalize the burgeoning movement of increasingly young and minority activists taking to the street to stand up for the unborn.
If you’re in D.C., it’s not too late to join. Schedule of events and maps are here. March for Life rallies will also take place at state capitols across the country and thousands gathered this weekend.
You can also tune in online to the Pro Life Con gathering taking place all day.
House Speaker John Boehner will be a featured speaker this afternoon.
Danielle Bean explains why she marches:
The young people at the annual March for Life assert the unpopular truth that women deserve better than abortion, and instead offer women real choices: genuine alternatives to the harm that abortions cause.
When a woman decides that her best “choice” is the destruction of innocent human life growing within her, we have failed her. The government, the community, the church, and we – her friends, neighbors, co-workers, brothers, and sisters – have failed her.
Young pro-lifers are determined not to fail women.
They know that abortion is a “choice” that ends a human life, stops a heartbeat, and denies a defenseless human being the right to live. They know that the “pro-choice” idea that abortion has no moral, emotional, or psychological consequences is a lie – a lie that women pay for, and a lie that denies every one of us the right to make informed decisions about our own bodies.
Everywhere I look at this year’s March for Life, I see young people who reject the lies of previous generations, seek the truth, and stand up as a voice for women and the unborn. I am encouraged as I march alongside these young prolifers and proud that some of my own children are among them.
Legalized abortion is a tragic part of our nation’s history, but I see the future here in Washington, D.C. today. And you know what? The kids are all right.
Yalies march for life:
Over two dozen Yalies will march in Washington, D.C. today along with thousands of pro-life supporters in protest of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision which ruled that the Constitution protects abortion rights.
As part of the 39th annual March for Life, 15 undergraduate members of Choose Life at Yale and 11 members of the Yale Divinity School’s Right to Life Fellowship will march from the National Mall to the steps of the Supreme Court in an event that has drawn over 200,000 people in past years. Students attending the march said the annual event, which falls on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, re-energizes them to promote their pro-life views, which are not widely held on Yale’s campus.
“It’s an uphill battle when you’re a smaller group and you’re unpopular on campus,” Eduardo Andino ’13, CLAY president, said. “When you have a conscience that tells you that you’re fighting for something as precious as human life, it makes it much easier to continue.”
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Side note: Sen. Rand Paul tweeted this morning that he would be speaking to the March for Life rally in D.C.
Today I’ll speak to the March for Life in DC. A nation cannot long endure w/o respect for the right to Life. Our Liberty depends on it. #ky
But his press secretary tweeted this morning that Sen. Paul was detained by TSA in Nashville. Daily Caller reports:
“Just got a call from @senrandpaul,” Bagley tweeted at about 10 a.m. on Monday. “He’s currently being detained by TSA in Nashville.”
Bagley hasn’t immediately responded to The Daily Caller’s request for comment for more details.
Texas Congressman and current Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul – Sen. Rand Paul’s father – placed a post on Facebook about the news as well. “My son Rand is currently being detained by the TSA at the Nashville Airport,” Ron Paul posted. “I’ll share more details as the situation unfolds.”
Sen. Rand Paul’s Facebook page has a post about the incident too. “Senator Paul is being detained at the Nashville Airport by the TSA,” Sen. Rand Paul’s Facebook post reads. “We will update you as the situation develops.”
Here’s the follow-up on Sen. Paul’s detention.
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Occupiers crashed a pro-life gathering this weekend. Classy as ever.
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Boehner’s address to March for Life here courtesy of LifeNews.com.
Rick Santorum’s fight for life, WSJ op-ed today.
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I used to be pro-abortion.
I was a typical leftist teen/young adult that had grown up in a liberal family, in a liberal area and on liberal popular culture.
I fully bought into the propaganda talking points about opposing abortion being equivalent to oppressing women.
But my support for killing innocent unborn babies, simply because they would be an inconvenience to the parents, was eating away at my soul.
Especially after I finally saw footage of abortions, something which I tried to avoid (ignorance is bliss), I just couldn’t support abortion anymore and live with myself.
I was far, far Left for years – deep in the enemy camp. If I can wake up, so can the other pro-abortion “liberals”. Keep pushing forward on this issue. Victory is inevitable when you have right on your side.
123upnorth, it must be your looks, LOL I travel to Japan often-3 or 4 times a year and have never had anything like that. Not even had to take my shoes off and found the security so much more professional
Thank you for posting that. It is inspiring to me to read that. There is hope!
A very big reason why I refuse to fly commercial any more.
If they employ those tactics for other public transportation, I will refuse to use them also unless there is no other choice. And then as sparingly as possible.
How many prominent Democrats (especially progs), politicians or otherwise, have been detained or forced by TSA to go through through these full body pat-downs? Just askin’.
Not that this law-breaking by Barry and his cronies truly surprises us. It is standard operating procedure for him.
If the reference is to Sen. Rand Paul, he is from KY.
123upnorth:
My niece was born 7 weeks premature, weight 4.5 pounds. She’s going to college, wants to be a police officer. I’ll never forget the first time I held her tiny body, two days after she was born. I remember thinking: “and there are people who would be OK with killing you?” How can I be pro-abortion after that?
My last post on this 9at least for the next few hours).
You have good reason NOT to trust the federal government.
+1
This is a wonderful post from The Anchoress where she masterfully dissects Obama’s words today.
The Anchoress
Our Daughters Dreams Arise from this Glad Slaughter!
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/theanchoress/2012/01/23/our-daughters-dreams-arise-from-this-glad-slaughter/
Recently videos of a baby born 16 weeks early was shown on many news programs … she was 4 months old and going home, healthy, happy and beautiful beyond words. What would NARAL say about this child? Was it the Mother’s right to destroy her for whatever reason she chose? The question of viability is obviously bogus… she is alive and well.
No one has the right to take the life of someone else … whether in your body or out. There is not just life here … there are two. The science of this (which is what the elites preach) is quite clear. Her heart was beating, she could feel pain and she as all living creatures sought survival.
My Granddaughter was born 4 weeks early. It distresses me that some would think she had no rights until she saw the light of day. I thank God every day she is here to bless my life.
What is wrong with people…. what is wrong with Obama? Good question, don’t you think?
“A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on. ~Carl Sandburg
Let me say, I am one of those males affected by abortion. I was just ordered into the draft and I got my girl friend pregnant. She insisted on an abortion. I caved and helped her (through a Methodist minister) get an abortion.
Though it was many years ago I have felt guilty ever since. In fact I refused to have any kids because of my guilt. I rejected life when it was difficult for me. I have no excuses.
WOT but no, I am not the goaltender for the Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins. But he sure talks like me. He must be a Michelle Malkin fan.
Green eyed Lady #110: Thanks for that link. It’s disturbing to read again Obama’s own words.
*100% pro life here, as opposed to P-BO, who favored killing live babies as a state senator in Illinois!
*It is somewhat basic to me, that if it has a human heart and a human brain, and all of the DNA attributable to a human, then can it be anything but a human; Therefore, if we value human life, protect ALL human life!
*And then the argument on viability; Is a 2 year old viable if left to fend for itself?; A 5 year old?; The question answers itself with rudimentary logic!
*Humans come in all shapes and sizes, and two distinct sexes, and I say, protect the life of all!
I’m so sorry for your pain. Maybe it can be used for the good of others. Maybe you can help young men who find themselves in a similar situation. You are right, there are no excuses for abortion, it’s destruction is something you had to learn the hard way but I for one thank you for telling your story here. We need more like you!
Obama Defends Roe v. Wade As Way for ‘Our Daughters’ to Have Same Chance As Sons to ‘Fulfill Their Dreams’
By Fred Lucas
January 23, 2012
(CNSNews.com) – President Barack Obama says the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade is the chance to recognize the “fundamental constitutional right” to abortion and to “continue our efforts to ensure that our daughters have the same rights, freedoms, and opportunities as our sons to fulfill their dreams.”
I don’t think any further comment is necessary.
As I do in other comments I post here, I placed the number of your comment so other readers can go back and go to that link. I also bookmarked for it myself so I can go back read the remainder of it. Thank you for providing that link.
I became a grandfather for the first time last September and, praying all goes well in less than two weeks, will become “grandpa” for a second time. My heart aches when I think what I would have missed had my granddaughter not been born. How someone can be as cold, yea, even ice-cold, as Obama at not wanting to see any of his grandchildren being born is beyond my understanding.
My son was born three weeks early due to complications in the pregnancy. He was healthy at birth, weighing barely over four pounds. He did not require any special medical intervention and went home with us a week later.
It is my belief that Barry is allied with people who would not only allow babies to be killed in utero, but would allow them to be killed well after birth. Sobering thought, is it not?
DhapBix #118,
The Narcissist-in-Chief can`t stand the thoughts of a grandchild coming between himself and the attention he so craves ! And then there`s other reasons I suppose !
Ditto on what Misscheryl said, and I would further add that forgiveness is available from God if you ask for it. He can bring healing to your life from that incident. I hope you find and experience that forgiveness and healing. As Misscherly said, you may be able to help other men, young and old, in similar circumstances.
Excellent suggestions…
And there is only one thing sweeter than children, that’s grandchildren.
Congrats and best wishes for the birth of your second grandchild, ChapBix.
Santorum is my candidate, not only for his Pro-Life stance, but especially for that.
OT: Tim Thomas is the shiznit!
Mister P:
So sorry to hear that. I can see it’s still eating you up. The only advice I can give you is that you should go and ask God for forgiveness. He’s so much merciful than us men. Then, and only then, will this horrible burden be lifted from your soul. Go in the peace of the Lord.
The unborn, the very young, and the very old are the most defenseless. How a society treats its most defenseless is the true measure of that society. I fear the words of James Bishop are true.
“Supreme cruelty is reserved for the defenseless.”
I just saw this:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/23/us-abortion-idUSTRE80M2BS20120123
Know what this is? This gambit effectively turns every pregnancy into a “life and health of the mother” scenario, since they are claiming abortion is safer than giving birth. I don’t expect that it will fool anyone into actually changing their opinion on abortion, but they can use this kind of (mis)information to really skew poll results.
Meanwhile, just in time to stifle the national conscience, a new study shows that abortion is safer than giving birth. Now I feel so much better about “comparable reproductive procedures”. Of course, no aborted children were available for comment.
Not mentioned is the fact that 167,000 out of 167,000 babies died in those abortions- every abortion results in at least one death.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/23/us-abortion-idUSTRE80M2BS20120123
Mr. P @#112:
When you ask for God’s forgiveness for ANYTHING, you are covered in the blood of Jesus Christ and you are not only forgiven, but Jesus has FORGOTTEN the sin. Go in peace, friend, with this truth.
FirstSkirt:
Well said!
Nor were any of the women injured by botched abortions or rendered sterile consulted for the dubious study cited.
Mister P
Thank you so much for sharing that with us and for serving our country.
From what you say, it sounds like you were led into scandal.
I admire you for not making excuses, but know that God can and will forgive you.
Also, I might suggest getting counseling over this because I don’t think you should have to keep punishing yourself over this.