What is Bart Stupak hearing in the Democrat closed chamber meetings?
Catholic teaching tells us that our support for the dignity of life includes access to affordable health care. This support, however, cannot come at the expense of the respect for life at all stages, from conception to natural death. The upcoming week could see some of the most consequential votes in Congress when it comes to the plight of the unborn that we’ve witnessed in a generation.
My jaw almost hit the floor as I read this breaking report from Rep. Bart Stupak on what he is hearing in the Democrat closed chamber meetings where he and his pro-life Democrat coalition are having “both of their arms twisted”:
What are Democratic leaders saying? “If you pass the Stupak amendment, more children will be born, and therefore it will cost us millions more. That’s one of the arguments I’ve been hearing,” Stupak says. “Money is their hang-up. Is this how we now value life in America? If money is the issue — come on, we can find room in the budget. This is life we’re talking about.” (emphasis original, underlining/bold mine)
More revelations from Stupak:
Stupak notes that his negotiations with House Democratic leaders in recent days have been revealing. “I really believe that the Democratic leadership is simply unwilling to change its stance,” he says. “Their position says that women, especially those without means available, should have their abortions covered.” The arguments they have made to him in recent deliberations, he adds, “are a pretty sad commentary on the state of the Democratic party.”
Here’s video of Stupak telling all this to Fox News just now:
Don’t believe the lies some Catholics are telling us (that this bill doesn’t siphon money to abortions) – what I quoted above is what the Democrat leadership actually wants (and believes they are getting): abortion in the health care plan as a cost-saving provision.
This mentality, this perverted goal is what Bart Stupak is trying to fight.
The question remains: which side are you on? On the side of Stupak, or the side of the Democrats quoted above. If the bill passes without Stupak language, they know more babies will die. Plain and simple.
Even if you have already called and written your congressman about your opposition to abortion funding in health care, it is critical that you call again now.
• Rep. Dan Burton (202) 225-2276
• Rep. Steve Buyer (202) 225-5037
• Rep. Andre Carson (202) 225-4011
• Rep. Joe Donelly (202) 225-3915
• Rep. Brad Ellsworth (202) 225-4636
• Rep. Baron Hill (202) 225-5315
• Rep. Mike Pence (202) 225-3021
• Rep. Mark Souder (202) 225-4436
• Rep. Peter Visclosky (202) 225-2461
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