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Were there to be no support in the whole history of ethical and moral thought, were there no acknowledged confirmation from medical science, were the history of legal opinion to the contrary, we would still have to conclude on the basis of God's Holy Word that the unborn child is a person in the sight of God. He is protected by the sanctity of life graciously given to each individual by the Creator, Who alone places His image upon man and grants them any right to life which they have.

Friday, March 5, 2010

From Operation Rescue: Updates:

Health Care Vote Set For March 18

March 5, 2010

Washington, DC - Democrats have set the vote on the latest version of health care "reform" for March 18. They hope to use the tactic of "reconciliation" to force through the unpopular legislation that would include tax payments for abortions with a simple majority.

However, about a dozen pro-life Democrats, led by Rep. Bart Stupak, have indicated that they will oppose the bill if it contains the current language that would allow for tax-funded abortions.

Speaking on Good Morning America on Thursday, Stupak remarked, "Yes. We're prepared to take responsibility [for killing the bill]. We're not going to vote for this bill with that kind of language."

Without the votes of Stupak bloc of Representatives, it is unlikely that the health care bill could pass.

"You can count on the fact that these Congressmen will be pressured every way possible to change their vote and support Obama's health care boondoggle," said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. "It is up to us to support our Congressmen and Senators, and let them know that a vote for the bill is a vote for abortion.

"We ask that in the next two weeks, that Americans who cherish life would hold their Congressman's feet to the fire through letters, emails, phone calls, and visits to their offices. Because demand for abortion has fallen, without our tax dollars many existing abortion clinics will not be able to remain open. Everywhere public funding of abortion has increased, abortions also increase. This is the last leg of the race to prevent the largest abortion bailout in history. Let us press on to victory for the sake of those who cannot speak for themselves."

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Prosecution Rests In Trial of Man Who Shot Pro-Life Activist

Shiawassee County, MI - The prosecution has rested in the murder trial of Harlan Drake, who is accused of gunning down a pro-life activist as he held an abortion sign outside of an Owosso, Michigan, high school, and another man on September 11, 2009.

Testimony included eye-witness accounts of the shooting of James Pouillon as he protested across the street from Owosso High School. Witnesses said that Pouillon was shot by Drake numerous times from his pickup, and that Pouillon tried to use his sign to shield himself from the bullets.

Evidence was presented that Drake told police during his confession that neither he nor his mother liked Pouillon or the way he protested abortion using graphic signs. During the first day of defense testimony, Drake's mother, Kim Staples, admited to having had a grudge against all three men that Drake had targeted for death. She had been very vocal in her opposition to Pouillon's abortion protests in the days leading up to his murder.

In the tape recorded confession played in court, Drake is heard telling police about how he planned to kill Pouillon at the high school saying, "I figured if he was there, I'd make sure he wasn't there (again)."

Drake then went to a gravel pit owned by Mike Fouss and shot him multiple times. Drake had planned a third murder, but was arrested before he could carry it out.

Defense witnesses, mostly Drake's family members, have testified that Drake was guilt-ridden over having been involved in an accident in 2004 that cost the lives of two teens. Drake's defense attorneys are attempting to make the case that Drake was insane at the time of the murders.

"We continue to pray for the victim's families and for justice to be done. Mr. Drake has confessed that he planned ahead before he murdered two innocent men, and would have killed a third if not stopped by police. He needs to be held accountable for those actions in the interest of justice," said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. "Anything less would diminish the lives of Jim Pouillon and Mike Fouss."

Testimony is expected to resume on Monday.

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