Posted by
Pauline Wolak on Friday, January 23, 2009 9:58:39 AM
The Roe v. Wade decision also expanded the opportunities for women to participate equally in society. In 1992, in Planned Parenthood v. Casey (505 U.S. 833), the Supreme Court observed that, `[t]he ability of women to participate equally in the economic and social life of the Nation has been facilitated by their ability to control their reproductive lives.'.
-The Freedom of Choice Act (H.R. 1964/S. 1173)
Every part of H.R. 1964/S. 1173 is disturbing to me. None more so than the statement above. It is, quite possibly, the most devastating thing Congress and the Courts have declared. They are so confident they no longer hide behind the "health of the mother" defense. It really does come down to a woman's right to a social life, unencumbered by the needs and demands of a child.
Unintended pregnancy is a reality. We're humans, afterall. We have wants, needs and the ability to make stupid choices thanks to God and free will. It would be foolish to assume we can stop unprotected sex. We cannot legislate morality. But Congress seems to have cornered the market on rewarding immoral behavior.
Was it really the intention of our founding fathers to make abortion more accessible? Do we really want to funnel federal dollars to overseas abortions? Reversing the Hyde Amendment will open the flood gates here. Medicaid funded abortions will be a reality. That's right...tax dollar supported abortion. All in the name of the nation's social life.
Women were granted the most amazing gift by God. He enabled us with the ability to carry the lives He created. He entrusted us with the sacred duty of nurturing and tending to little human beings from the moment of conception. There is no greater bond, no greater love than that of a mother for her unborn child. It was His will.
I firmly believe that there is no greater privilage than raising children. It is an honor and a joy to be an involved and loving parent. It's also really hard! Intended or not, children will surprise you and challenge you. There really is no way to plan for everything a baby throws your way. For me it means not working outside the home. It means that my social life is reduced to playdates, dance class, and doctor's appointments. Pregnancy wakes you to the reality Congress and NOW refuse to see. It really isn't all about you.
Congress has reduced the incredible reward of baring a child to nothing more than an economic and social ball and chain.
What must He think?