by Steven Ertelt/TN : Feb 13, 2007 : LifeNewshttp://www.lifenews.com/nat2919.html
"...I was always taught I have two patients: the mother and the baby. Why would I want to send somebody out to hurt their baby?"
In what is believed to be the first comprehensive survey of the moral attitudes of physicians, a new survey of doctors nationwide by University of Chicago researchers finds 52 percent said they oppose abortion and others wouldn't refer women considering an abortion to a place that does them. According to the report in LifeNews, the survey also found some physicians believe it is appropriate to withhold information about abortion on moral grounds.
Dr. Gary Smith, an obstetrician and gynecologist at the Women's Health Center at Robinwood in Hagerstown, Maryland, who does not do abortions or refer women to doctors that do, told the Baltimore Sun: "They know it's an option. They don't need me to tell them abortion exists. I was always taught I have two patients: the mother and the baby. Why would I want to send somebody out to hurt their baby?"
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We have been following this one for a year and a half ... seems our neighbors in NH don't have a very family friendly House Judiciary Committee!! Things have changed!!! We pray the the legislature will have more common sense to uphold the Family over that of an often scared and confused under-aged pregnant teen who needs guidance! ~Glenn
From: Family Research Council [mailto:frcpub@frc.org]Article by : Tony PerkinsFebruary 16, 2007
New Hampshire Committee Votes to Silence Parents
While nearly a dozen states debate laws that would expand parents' rights, the New Hampshire legislature is working overtime to undermine
them. Since 2003, the Granite State has had a parental notification law on the books, requiring at least one parent to be informed 48 hours before their minor daughter has an abortion. Planned Parenthood, concerned that the law would scare off business, challenged the measure in court on the grounds that it didn't include a health exemption for the mother. Ultimately, the suit landed in the U.S. Supreme Court, where, in January of last year, the justices reversed a ruling that had struck down the law. Now the state legislature is fighting to repeal the law, insisting that the government--not moms or dads--should be the ultimate authority on matters that affect children's health. Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee voted 12-5 in favor of abolishing a parents' right to know. From there, the measure will go before the full state House for a vote and, if successful, could be signed into law by Gov. John Lynch (D) as early as March. If the appeal passes, the court case is moot. When FRC attempted to alert our supporters in New Hampshire to the urgency of this issue, we were informed that unless our organization had a lobbyist registered in the state, we were forbidden from e-mailing New Hampshire voters. Obviously, the government is intent on silencing those that would expose their strategy to suppress parents on an issue as vital as teen abortion. In fact, some leaders consider the whole matter of parental notification a distraction from state business. As Rep. Liz Hager (R) said, "Let's get this expensive, unconstitutional problem behind us." However, the true expense will be the toll on innocent, human lives should the state erase a law that serves to give young girls pause about killing their unborn babies. Our friend Karen Testerman, head of New Hampshire's Cornerstone Policy Research, is circulating a petition in hopes of persuading elected officials--not to change their position on abortion, but to uphold parents' rights. For more information on Cornerstone's efforts, log on to www.cnht.org.
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Photos of the first Prayer Siege at the Montpelier Capital steps!
WILL DEATH PASS???
...OVER OUR DEAD BODIES!!!! The House Bill H-44 : AN ACT RELATING TO PATIENT CHOICE AND CONTROL AT END OF LIFE, and Senate Bill S-63 will not make it through the wall!!! ...Of Jesus' Blood and the Intercessions of His Heart!!!!
Click Here for info. from the VT Alliance For Ethical Healthcare
Click Here for info. from the VT Ethics NetworkGOD, HAVE MERCY ON US, OUR LAND AND OUR LEGISLATORS...WE HAVE NOT REPENTED AND HAVE GIVEN PLACE TO UNRIGHTEOUSNESS BY OUR SILENCE AND FEAR...WE HAVE NOT HONORED LIFE AND HAVE ONLY GIVEN A TOKEN PRAYER...INSTEAD OF RENDING OUR HEARTS AND GIVING OUR BEST OFFERINGS AND SERVICE! BRING US OUT OF OUR COMPLACENCY AND GIVE UNTO US AN UNDERSTANDING OF OUR TIMES...SO WE MIGHT WALK IN HOLY FEAR AND IN HOLY POWER TO DELIVER THOSE WHO ARE PERISHING AND APPOINTED UNTO DEATH!!!!!
In the snowy cold, in the sun and in the rain...Let the Victors...when they come!
When the forts of folly fall...find my body near the wall! (Inspired by Lou Engle & C.T. Studd)
VERMONTERS ... BUILD THE WALL!!!
Please take seriously our call to pray for Life and against Death... IT IS A SPIRIT THAT HAS BEEN SITTING ON THE DOORSTEP OF OUR STATE! Please pray for our Vermont Representatives and Senators to oppose this legislation. As He Turns a river...God can turn their hearts! Please write & contact our representatives and committee members, pass on the VAEH letter below to alert people of this bill (this page to those who are spiritual & understand that we do not wrestle with flesh & blood) & write your Newspaper.
This is not a time for self-preservation or the Status Quo... THIS IS A MATTER OF LIFE & DEATH & WE CHOOSE BY OUR ACTIONS!!!! We may not have much time!
Please join us on the wall: Prayer Sieging with LIFE tape at the capital and at Planned Parenthood (A STONGHOLD FOR THIS SPIRIT!) Please contact me for more info. or to speak to a church or small group.
We will be sending out dates soon. May the Lord quicken You ~ Glenn Taylor
1/30/07
Hi Glenn,
Thank you for your work and for your willingness to make physician-assisted suicide a matter of prayer and action. Below is a copy of the Vermont Alliance for Ethical Healthcare's current newsletter. Since we met this noon I have learned that a bill has also been introduced into the Senate, suggesting that the proponents of PAS are planning for the big push. So the need for prayer and action may be more urgent than I suspected.
Bob Orr
VAEH Newsletter # 41 January 2007
Dear Supporter of the Vermont Alliance for Ethical Healthcare,
As expected, the proponents of legalization of physician-assisted suicide in Vermont have introduced another bill (H-0044, available at http://www.leg.state.vt.us/docs/legdoc.cfm?URL=/docs/2008/bills/intro/H-044.HTM.HTM).
We have been successful in keeping similar bills from getting out of committee for the past 4 years. We anticipate this year to be the "bigpush" by proponents.
They have several factors on their side this year: (1) major financial backing from national "Death With Dignity" organizations such that they have hired several lobbyists, (2) significant changes in the VT legislature, (3) media bias in favor of PAS, and (4) fatigue on the part of those of us who oppose this measure. Their lobbyists have been able to put on TV ads and orchestrate multiple letters to the editor in various Vermont newspapers.
The VAEH is planning several ways to educate new legislators, including one-on-one meetings with key individuals, providing books to pertinent committee members, and providing DVD's with "Vermont Voices" to all new legislators.
But the real need is for a loud grass-roots voice to be heard by everyone (via letters to the editor) and especially by legislators (by personal contact, letters, e-mails, phone calls).
We cannot afford the expensive measures taken by proponents of PAS. So we rely on you to do this work for us. I expect you all know the reasons we oppose legalization of PAS, but if you need a refresher, visit our website: www.vaeh.org.
At this point, the key legislators who need to hear our concerns are those on the House Human Services Committee and the House Judiciary Committee (see below), regardless of whether you are in their district. And your own state Representatives and Senators need to hear from you; contact information can be found at: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/legdir/legdir2.htm.
2007-2008 Legislative Committees
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES (Room 46)
Representative Ann Pugh (D) of S. Burlington, Chair 67 Bayberry Lane , South Burlington, VT 05403 863-6705 W - University of Vermont , Department of Social Work , Burlington, VT 05405 656-8800 E-Mail: apugh@leg.state.vt.us
Representative Michael Fisher (D) of Lincoln, Vice-Chair 364 Cobb Hill Road, Lincoln, VT 05443 453-5517 W - Addison County Parent Child Center , Box 646 , Middlebury, VT 05753 388-3171 E-Mail: mfisher@leg.state.vt.us
Rep. Patsy French (D) of Randolph, Clerk 886 Harlow Hill , Randolph, VT05060 728-9421 E-Mail: pfrench@leg.state.vt.us
Rep. Margaret Andrews (D), 82 Jackson Ave. , Rutland, VT 05701 747-6916 E-Mail: MAndrews@leg.state.vt.us
Rep. Anne Donahue (R) of Northfield 148 Donahue Drive , Northfield, VT 05663 485-6431 E-Mail: adonahue@leg.state.vt.us, counterp@tds.net
Rep. Bill Frank (D) of Underhill 19 Poker Hill Rd. , Underhill, VT 05489 899-3136 E-Mail: Rep.BillFrank@verizon.net
Rep. Sandy Haas (P), P.O. Box 25 , Rochester, VT 05767 767-4751 E-Mail: SHaas@leg.state.vt.us,vshaas@sover.net
Rep. Norm McAllister (R) of Highgate McAllister, Norman H. , 712 Hanna Road, Franklin, VT 05457 285-6363 E-Mail: nmcallister@leg.state.vt.us
Rep. Mary Morrissey (R) of Bennington, 228 Dewey Street , Bennington, VT 05201 442-2092 E-Mail: mmorrissey@leg.state.vt.us
Representative Michael Mrowicki (D) of Putney 299 South Pine Banks Rd. , Putney, VT 05346 387-8787 Putney Family Services , P.O. Box 463 , Putney, VT 05346 387-2120 E-Mail: mmrowicki@leg.state.vt.us, mmrowicki@myway.com
Representative Scott Orr (D) of Charlotte, 20 Baldwin Rd. , Charlotte, VT 05445 425-2257 E-Mail: scottorrforhouse@yahoo.com
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY (Room 30)
Representative William Lippert (D) of Hinesburg, Chair 2751 Baldwin Road , Hinesburg, VT 05461 482-3528 Samara Foundation of Vermont , 90 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401 860-6236 E-Mail: wlippert@leg.state.vt.us
Representative Grad of Moretown, Vice-Chair 301 Paddy Hill Road , Moretown, VT 05660 496-7667 Self-Employed E-Mail: mgrad@leg.state.vt.us, maxjg@wcvt.com
Representative Kathy Pellett (D) of Chester, Clerk 835 Quarry Rd. , Chester, VT 05143 875-1372 E-Mail: KPellett@leg.state.vt.us kathy4house@vermontel.net
Representative George "Ron" Allard of St. Albans Town 224 Read Lane , St. Albans, VT 05478 527-7105 E-Mail: gallard@leg.state.vt.us
Representative Allison Clarkson (D) of Woodstock18 Golf Ave. , Woodstock, VT 05091 457-4627 E-Mail: aclarkson@leg.state.vt.us Fax: 457-4627
Representative Andy Donaghy (R) of Poultney P.O. Box 95 , Poultney, VT 05764 287-9693 E-Mail: adonaghy@leg.state.vt.us, andy05764@aol.com
Representative Peg Flory (R) of Pittsford 3011 U.S. Route 7 , Pittsford, VT 05763 483-6854 Pearson & Flory , 128 Merchants Row, Suite 609, P.O. Box 560 , Rutland, VT 05702 775-3229 E-Mail: pflory@leg.state.vt.us, mkf3229@yahoo.com
Representative Avis Gervais (D) of Enosburg, PO Box 524 , Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 933-4794 E-Mail: agervais@leg.state.vt.us
Representative Willem Jewett (P) of Ripton PO Box 129 , Ripton, VT 05766 388-0320 Conley and Foote , PO Box 391 , Middlebury, VT 05753 388-4061 E-Mail: wjewett@leg.state.vt.us, wjewett@adelphia.net
Representative Patti Komline (R) of Dorset P.O. Box 781 , Dorset, VT 05251 867-4232 E-Mail: pkomline@leg.state.vt.us
Representative Richard Marek (P) of Newfane P.O. Box 476 , Newfane, VT 05345 365-9107 E-Mail: rmarek@leg.state.vt.us
Even if (especially if) you know your representative favors this legislation, he or she needs to hear your genuine concerns. If you hearback that individual legislators are uncertain how they will vote, let us know (info@vaeh.org) so we can focus our educational efforts. Please help out in this way.
Bob Orr, president
Vermont Alliance for Ethical Healthcare
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