Ed Morrissey and Elizabeth Scalia (The Anchoress) have written An open letter to our fellow Catholics on Election Eve. This a well written and very important post for Catholics to consider before voting for Barack Obama. Obama is not simply pro-choice. There is apparently no abortion procedure he opposes, including gruesome partial birth abortion. He did oppose a bill to protect the life of an infant who survived a late-term abortion. Additionally, getting rid of any and all restrictions on abortion is a priority for Obama. From Elizabeth and Ed's post:
Obama has said himself that his very first act as President will not be some sweeping anti-poverty legislation; it will not be an end to war. “The first thing I’d do as president” Obama told NARAL, “is sign the Freedom of Choice Act“.
And bear in mind that Barack Obama is no moderate on abortion. The FOCA will federalize the question of abortion with the specific intent of striking down every moderating state law concerning abortion: parental notification, waiting periods, term limitations, and information requirements will end with its passage. It will also re-impose federal subsidies of abortions by repealing the Hyde Amendment, forcing taxpayers — including Catholics — to pay for the abortions of others.
And bear in mind that Barack Obama is no moderate on abortion. The FOCA will federalize the question of abortion with the specific intent of striking down every moderating state law concerning abortion: parental notification, waiting periods, term limitations, and information requirements will end with its passage. It will also re-impose federal subsidies of abortions by repealing the Hyde Amendment, forcing taxpayers — including Catholics — to pay for the abortions of others.
Catholics should read Elizabeth and Ed's post. Take it to heart and think carefully before voting for Barack Obama. "Our Faith Begins at Life".
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