http://www.humanlife.net Pro-life resources for HumanLife en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 14:22:58 PDT Wed, 15 May 2013 14:22:58 PDT http://backend.userland.com/rss092 info@familyed.info (Mister Smith) webmaster@familyed.info (Mister Jones) http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=867 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:22:58 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=867 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=866 READ MORE HERE Mon, 13 May 2013 12:47:53 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=866 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=865 With the murder trial of abortion practitioner Kermit Gosnell in full swing, a new Gallup poll of Americans nationwide find well over half oppose all or virtually all abortions. Gallup's annual Values and Beliefs poll, conducted May 2-7, find 58 percent of Americans want either all or almost all abortions illegal , with 20% saying it should be illegal in all circumstances and 38% favoring it in only in a few circumstances. KEEP READING... Fri, 10 May 2013 09:04:21 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=865 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=864 Wed, 08 May 2013 10:27:18 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=864 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=863 May 6, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - In 1854, Abraham Lincoln confronted America's first "pro-choice" Senator Stephen Douglas, in a speech in Peoria, Illinois. "Choice" then was about slavery, not abortion. Douglas sponsored the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which addressed the sticky question of how to deal with the legality of slavery in new territories entering the union. The Kansas-Nebraska Act resolved this by "choice." Residents would vote to decide if slavery would be legal in their territory. Lincoln challenged Douglas's "pro-choice" position on slavery. keep reading... Mon, 06 May 2013 10:08:57 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=863 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=862 Thu, 02 May 2013 09:08:26 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=862 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=861 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:49:40 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=861 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=860 Robert Rosencrantz is a local businessman, and a good friend. He writes about his pro-life convictions from a Jewish perspective. I love being Jewish. I appreciate Judaism's love of life, expressed regularly in prayer and in the simple toast of L'Chayim, 'to life!' Some of my happiest childhood memories are of attending synagogue with my mom and grandparents. They survived Germany and made it to Palestine in 1939. Later they made it to Ellis Island and legally became Americans. They were grateful for life and loved America, and filled me with the same joy they had. So it's natural for me to be 'pro-life,' and to actively support Human Life of Washington. I'm a father of four [thank you God!]; perhaps that has deepened my commitment to ending the scourge of abortion. Kids are often more honest than adults. That became clear a few years ago when I described abortion to one of our children, then about five years old. He thought about it for a moment and asked "you mean they kill the baby?" Well, yes. Unfortunately there is also much that troubles me about Judaism in America, particularly 'Reform Judaism.' Too often the sermons from the pulpit at Reform congregations could have been written by the New York Times, the Democratic National Committee, or most troubling of all, Planned Parenthood and NARAL. Here's a Letter to the Editor I wrote in response to an article in an early-2012 edition of Reform Judaism Magazine. Dear Editor: Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, praises the Obama Administration for its "robust protection of religious autonomy" in response to the announced "compromise" regarding rules relating to abortion drugs, sterilization and contraceptives. But the so-called "accommodation" changes nothing of substance and continues the attack on religious liberty and rights of conscience that provoked the uprising against it. All Obama offered those protesting the HHS rules was a few more months to give in to being forced to violate their conscience. Rabbi Saperstein asserts that "our ancient tradition has, for more than 2,000 years, reflected the view that contraceptives are not only acceptable but a legitimate form of health care and family planning." So what? For years contraceptives have been abundantly available through myriad sources for free or at reasonable costs. Religious liberty, a cornerstone of American freedom, is under attack. American Reform Judaism has surrendered without a fight." My hopes for the letter's publication weren't high, and in fact they didn't publish it. Then the Obama Administration "revisited" its Health and Human Services rules. Again the President provided no real accommodation to religious liberty. So I called Reform Judaism Magazine's Managing Editor Joy Weinberg and asked if she was planning a follow-up discussion of the issue. She said "no, our budget has been cut and we've had to reduce our pages per issue so space is limited." I pointed out that discussing religious liberty is a higher priority than much of what appears in her magazine, and that a recurring theme of her magazine was "tolerance." She replied "we have no plans to revisit the issue at this time." So much for 'tolerance.' But of course tolerance isn't what the pro-abortion crowd and President Obama are about. Their goal is to crush us pro-lifers so they can implement their vision of a pervasive secular state, and to twist the moral curve in their direction by any means necessary. This confrontation over conscience won't go away any time soon, and I'm committed to winning no matter how long it takes. As a Jew, I'm in the minority at events such as the Rally for Religious Liberty and March for Life. So it's both ironic and gratifying that at these events, standing shoulder to shoulder with Catholics and Christians, I often feel closer to God than at synagogue. But forward I go, Jewish and pro-life. And forward we go together, part of a long-term struggle to make sure that every child is conceived in love and welcomed into life. L'Chayim! Robert can be reached at rosencrantz6@hotmail.com or 206-322-7673 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:15:24 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=860 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=858 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:53:25 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=858 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=857 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:47:22 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=857 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=856 The results of a new national poll reveal 53 percent of Americans take one of three positions opposing all or virtually all abortions. The National Right to Life Committee commissioned a nationwide survey from the Polling Company, a firm that conducted a survey February 28-March 3 with 1,000 respondents and a 3.1% margin of error. MORE ... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:28:22 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=856 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=855 Alas, the well tested trick of trying to justify oppressing your "enemies". The Obama administration came under fire last week for a presentation that classified Catholics and Evangelical Protestants as "extremist" religious groups in the same vein as al Qaeda and the Ku Klux Klan. KEEP READING... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:51:16 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=855 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=854 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:16:44 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=854 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=853 By Julie Lynch McDonald, Pharm.D. • Craig, Alaska Despite the abundant availability of sterilization procedures, male and female condoms, spermicides in the form of gels, creams, foams, and films, sponges, cervical caps, diaphragms, copper and hormonal IUDs, a plethora of hormonal contraceptive drug combinations available as tablets, patches, vaginal rings, implants, and injections, and three approved "emergency contraception" tablets, half of all pregnancies in the United States are still unplanned. What is the solution? According to the Population Council, it is another contraceptive drug regimen. KEEP READING... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:57:50 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=853 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=852 LYNNWOOD/BELLEVUE, Wash. - On at least one issue, the priorities of the people are different than the priorities of the Governor and some legislative leadership. A bill that would require every insurance policy to cover abortion has been one of the most controversial bills of the session. In his inaugural address, Governor Inslee stated identified the Reproductive Parity Act (EHB 1044) as a top priority for the session along with education, jobs, and transportation. Observers questioned why the obscure bill was included in a list of stalwart legislative priorities. A poll released today by the Family Policy Institute of Washington and Human Life of Washington showed that they were right to be skeptical. According to the Elway survey seventy-seven percent (77%) of the public had no opinion when asked about the Reproductive Parity Act. Of those who had an opinion, only eight percent (8%) were supportive, while fifteen percent (15%) were opposed. Support for the measure did not improve after respondents learned what the Reproductive Parity Act was. Only forty-two percent (42%) of respondents agreed that "all health insurance plans should be required to provide coverage for abortion, even if the company or person buying the insurance would prefer not to have coverage for abortion." Fifty percent (50%) of respondents disagreed with that statement. "What this poll shows is precisely what we suspected," said Joseph Backholm, executive director of FPIW. "Despite enormous budget problems and a challenging economic climate, our Governor and leaders in the House are allowing their priorities to be determined by the special interests that fund their elections rather than the priorities of citizens in Washington." Dan Kennedy, C.E.O. of Human Life of Washington, agreed. "The public simply does not share the Governor's belief that coercing people to buy abortion insurance is one of the state's priorities. Nor do they share his belief that this is good policy." Peggy O'Ban of Human Life added, "the real pro-choice position on this issue is giving women in Washington a choice in the kind of health insurance they want." Those who felt strongly about their position leaned even more heavily in opposition to the bill. Thirty-eight percent (38%) strongly disagreed with the bill while twenty-seven percent (27%) strongly agreed. The full poll results can be found HERE. EHB 1044 passed the House of Representatives along mostly party lines. A public hearing will be held in the Senate Health Care Committee at 10 am on April 1st. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:31:15 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=852 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=851 ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM NEWS RELEASE March 20, 2013 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: (480) 444-0020 or www.adfmedia.org/home/contact Lawsuit: Planned Parenthood defrauded taxpayers In Wash. State Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys file third lawsuit to expose abortion giant's mishandling of taxpayer dollars SEATTLE , Planned Parenthood submitted "repeated false, fraudulent, and/or ineligible claims for reimbursement" to the state of Washington's Department of Social and Health Services, according to a federal lawsuit made public Tuesday. Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed the lawsuit in July 2011 on behalf of Jonathan Bloedow, a Washington resident who discovered the alleged frauds through state open records requests. "Americans deserve to know, especially in economic times like these, if their hard-earned tax money is being funneled to groups that are misusing it," said Senior Counsel Michael J. Norton, a former U.S. Attorney. "Compliance with the law should not be sacrificed for the sake of Planned Parenthood's bottom line. They have cheated the American taxpayer for too long. It's time the abortion giant is held accountable." Federal law allows "whistleblowers" with inside information to expose fraudulent billing by government contractors. By law, such cases must initially be filed under seal and may not be made public while federal authorities decide whether to join the case. Bloedow has sued under the federal False Claims Act. The suit alleges that Planned Parenthood submitted false claims to Washington's Department of Social and Health Services and its Health and Recovery Services Administration. HRSA runs the state's Title XIX Medicaid program. The lawsuit alleges that Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest filed at least 25,000 false claims with HRSA for reimbursements in excess of the amount allowed for oral contraceptive pills and at least another 25,000 for reimbursements in excess of the amount allowed for "emergency contraceptive" ("Plan B") pills under the federal government's 340B drug reimbursement program. Total damages could be as much as $377,134,130. The allegations of Bloedow's complaint are consistent with a 2011 Government Accountability Office report that concluded that HRSA monitoring of the 340B program was inadequate and recommended that "HRSA take steps to strengthen oversight regarding program participation and compliance with program requirements." Alliance Defending Freedom has filed two prior False Claims Act lawsuits, Johnson v. Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas and Thayer v. Planned Parenthood of the Heartland. Bloedow v. Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Allied Attorney Todd Nelson with Nelson Law Group in Seattle is co-counsel and is one of nearly 2,200 allied attorneys with Alliance Defending Freedom. In 2012, Alliance Defending Freedom publicly released its report to Congress that identified nearly $100 million in waste, abuse, and potential fraud committed by Planned Parenthood affiliates and other providers. Seventy-two Members of Congress, led by Rep. Diane Black of Tennessee and Rep. Pete Olson of Texas, continue to press for the investigation of how Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest purveyor of abortions, has spent more than $2.3 billion of federal taxpayer dollars over the last few years. Pronunciation guide: Bloedow (BLAY'-dow) Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. # # # | Ref. 34659 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:12:53 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=851 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=849 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:55:25 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=849 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=848 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:35:03 PDT http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=848 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=847 The most merciful thing that the large family does to one of its infant members is to kill it. Margaret Sanger has been lauded by some as a woman of valor, but a closer look reveals that Planned Parenthood's audacious founder had some unsavory things to say about matters of race, birth control, and abortion. An outspoken eugenicist herself, Sanger consistently promoted racist ideals with a contemptuous attitude. Read on to learn why Planned Parenthood hides behind a false memory of Sanger, and why, despite her extraordinarily prolific writing career, one rarely sees her quoted by Planned Parenthood leaders and apologists. KEEP READING Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:59:45 PST http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=847 http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=846 The bipartisan bill would strengthen state law, continue legislative fight against trafficking OLYMPIA... Brianna was 17, residing in a small Washington town near Interstate 5 and working at the local café when she met the man who acted like a friend but turned out to be a pimp. It's men like that, participants in a commercial sex industry that views girls as nothing more than products to be bought and sold, who are among the targets of the comprehensive anti-trafficking bill introduced by Sen. Mike Padden and adopted unanimously today by the state Senate. "Young girls like Brianna are being picked out, stalked, manipulated, threatened, tortured, raped, and beaten every day by traffickers in our state," said Padden, R-Spokane Valley. "The sex-trafficking industry is continuing to evolve, and to fight it, those in law enforcement and our justice system need more tools. That's the point of this measure. Human Life Testimony on 5669 by Peggy O'Ban Human Life Washington supports SB 5669 and warmly thanks every member who has worked on it. We would like to draw your attention to a treacherous loophole in the prosecution of predators trafficking children. It lies at the nexus of the child, the pimp, and our "healthcare system." The young girls this bill will help rescue are forced into a life of prostitution with little concern for contraception. Obviously there are going to be pregnancies resulting from this "business." What happens then? She is taken by the pimp-trafficker to an abortion clinic for a forced abortion so that he can get her right back to work. We know from undercover video that the clinic, including the licensed doctor in his lab coat, clearly sees what is going on. The girl is terrified. She is not providing informed consent. But the abortion is performed anyway.* These situations where the sexual trafficking industry is forced to interact with the "health care" profession should serve as a perfect opportunity to interdict the criminals and rescue these girls. But today the clinic acts as part facilitator in this crime; helps the traffickers clean up their "mess;" and sends her back into the hands of the pimp. Studies verify this nightmare. Some 74% of girls "who had intercourse before age 14 and 60% of those who had sex before age 15 report having sex involuntarily." This data is from the Alan Guttmacher Institute, Planned Parenthood's research arm. They go on. "Sex among (young girls) is often involuntary, frequently involves a man who is substantially older than the (young girl), which may make it hard for (her) to resist his approaches and even more difficult for her to insist that contraception be used to prevent STDs and pregnancy." But at the critical nexus of the 1) sexually trafficked child, 2) the pimp, and 3) the health care system, the enslaved girl's family, our law enforcement agencies and the justice system are kept in the dark. Senator Padden and members of the committee, these clinics receive state funding. Most of the abortions done in Washington are done by one of Planned Parenthood's 20 abortion clinics. Something-an amendment to 5669 perhaps-can and must be done. * http://www.liveaction.org/traffick/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:30:43 PST http://www.humanlife.net/view_onenews.htm?nid=846