Posted by
Stefano on Saturday, January 24, 2009 11:30:00 AM
January 24, 2009
Today I wrote a letter to our Republican Senator here in Missouri: Christopher Bond. The Freedom of Choice Act is being pushed by the Obama administration and the Democrats in Congress. With their large majority, it is likely that the bill will pass unless enough of the opposition in the Senate can band together and threaten a filibuster. That is the thrust of my letter to Senator Bond, and those of you who have pro-life senators should encourage them in the same way. Please feel free to copy, cut and paste this letter for your own use.
Senator Christopher Bond 274 Russell Senate Office Building.
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Bond:
My reaction to your recent announcement concerning your retirement was that you will be greatly missed. You have been a great senator for the State of Missouri and a consistent voice of reason on the issues facing our nation. I will be sorry to see you go two years from now. I know that you will not coast to retirement but will spend your remaining time in Washington as you always have, working for what is right for our country and for our state.
I am deeply concerned about many of the policy positions of the new administration. Particularly troubling is the proposed Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA). This act, if passed, may invalidate large numbers of state and federal laws that are common sense regulations on the abortion industry in this country. The state laws and regulations have been crafted by majorities to fit the mores of each particular state and their invalidation would be a naked grab for power by the federal government. Regrettably, this potential action by the Democrat party appears to be a quid pro quo for financial support provided to their party during the last election.
My hope is that you and your fellow Republicans will seriously consider a filibuster of this bill. Many additional children will die if this bill becomes law. Many women will be psychologically damaged for life because they were not given common sense decision making information. Many children will be provided with abortions without parental notification. With the size of the Democrat majority it may be impossible to stop this bill without a filibuster.
I hope that the people of Missouri can count on you to stop the Freedom of Choice Act. Keep up the good work.
Sincerely,