Man Accused in Abortion Doctor Threat
Federal prosecutors say that statements from a Washington man accused of threatening the family of a Colorado doctor specializing in abortions should be admitted in court. Donalt Hertz has said that authorities did not read him his rights before questioning him, and has said that his statements should not be admitted. Hertz is accused of [...]
Anti-Abortion Activist Spurs Protest
Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry has called on people to burn effigies of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid this afternoon as part of a “Burn in Hell” protest against health care legislation. Terry is the founder of Operation Rescue. He said Tuesday that the protest, which is taking place in the form of a video contest, [...]
House Dems Divided Over Abortion in Health Care Debate
House Democrats have reached an impasse regarding whether the overhaul of the nation’s health care system would allow federal funding of abortion. Two dozen anti-abortion Democrats believe that it would – while this opposition will likely not stall the legislation, it does mean the Democratic party is divided just weeks before the bill hits floor [...]
Life Begins at Birth, Not Conception
When does life begin? It seems like a relatively easy question to answer depending upon various factors. As we age, we’re often told that life begins at 21, or 30, or 40. But when human life really begins from a legal viewpoint is not the same as when it begins from a biological viewpoint, which [...]
Politics and the Supreme Court
On October 5, 2009, the first Monday of October as mandated by the Constitution, the United States Supreme Court will officially convene for its 2009-2010 session with a new Associate Justice, Sonia Marie Sotomayor. Sotomayor brings with her more judicial experience than any other new justice in years. Sotomayor is probably best known for her [...]
Anti-Abortionist Confesses to Killing Abortion Provider
Posted by Allen P Wilkinson on November 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment
In the 1973 case of Roe v. Wade, the United States Supreme Court recognized the right of a woman to abort a fetus. Whether you are morally opposed to abortion or not, the fact is that a woman’s right to get an abortion has been the law of the land for over 35 years, despite [...]
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