36th Memorial of Roe v. Wade

January 22, 2009, marked the 36th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling that the relationship between a woman and her doctor was a private affair, not subject to governmental interference, thereby legalizing abortion.   

Written by Justice Harry A. Blackmum, the ruling, Roe v. Wade, declared that the guarantee of liberty in the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution extends a right to privacy “beyond enough to encompass a woman’s decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy.”  The ruling also meant that from then on, the decision whether to have an abortion was an individual choice.  

The Roe v. Wade decision prompted national debate that continues to this day.  President Barack Obama has not wasted any time moving his social issues to the forefront of his “to do” list and is ready to push his pro-abortion agenda.  Read the following excerpt from the White House home page:

• Supports a Woman's Right to Choose: President Obama understands that abortion is a divisive issue, and respects those who disagree with him. However, he has been a consistent champion of reproductive choice and will make preserving women's rights under Roe v. Wade a priority in his Administration. He opposes any constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's decision in that case.

To view the President’s official Agenda, click here.   

Fortunately, with pro-life legislation and millions of pieces of pro-life educational literature - which allows women to see for themselves that abortion ends the lives of children with hands, feet, and faces - the actual number of abortions performed each year has slowly declined since 1996, although over 1 million abortions are still performed every year.   

Advocates for Faith and Freedom is committed to securing the right to life for all unborn children and will vehemently fight to protect the lives of those who cannot protect themselves.   

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