Letter to the Editor
North Carolina Democrats for Life responsd to "Democrats reassess abortion issue"
The News & Observer, 12-25-04
Dear N & O,
Your December 25, 2004 article, "Democrats reassess abortion issue," indicates that the Democratic leadership is just now getting it. Recent polls indicate over 40% of Democrats self-identify as pro-life. This is despite attrition of anti-abortion Democrats. Twenty-five years ago, the Democrats held a 292-seat majority in the House with 125 pro-life Democrats.
Twelve years ago, Democrats held a 258-seat majority with about 50 pro-life Democrats. Today, we are in a shrinking minority in the House with pro-life Democrats at a smaller, but significant 35. Nevertheless, no pro-life bill could pass either house of Congress without Democrats? pro-life votes. The ban on partial-birth abortions garnered the support of 17 Democratic Senators and 64 Democratic House members.
Pro-life Democrats are also governors, state legislators, mayors, and on down the line. There is even a national organization called Democrats for Life of America (www.democratsforlife.org) with many state affiliates, including North Carolina. As the pro-choice Governor Dean suggests, being a pro-life Democrat is about much more than being anti-abortion. Many of us are very liberal.
We desire to extend human rights to millions more human beings: the unborn. We believe in helping women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. This means adequate health care, pre- and post-natal care, and flexibility for parents in the workplace. We oppose the violence of abortion, euthanasia, and the death penalty as assaults on the basic human right to life. We look forward to working with Senator Reid and other Democratic leaders who acknowledge our place within the DemocraticParty.
David A. Six
Durham, N.C.
Legislative Alert
NC Pro-Life Democrats support HB 263, Victims of Unborn Violence Act
We ask that every pro-life Democrat please contact your representative. For more information:
Contact your representativeLifeNews: North Carolina Needs Unborn Victims Law...
Please call the speaker of the NC House, Joe Hackney, at (919) 733-3451 and the President Pro-Tempore of the NC Senate, Marc Basnight at (919) 733 6854 to ask them to allow the citizens of our state the opportunity to purchase a "Choose Life" license plate. The money raised by the sale of the plate would help fund crisis pregnancy centers.
Upcoming Events
Event: North Carolina Right to Life 35th Anniversary Dinner
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Greensboro, NC
Note: Please join NC Pro-Life Democrats at the NCRTL's 35th
Anniversary Dinner. Special Guests: Wanda Franz, Ph. D and Sentor Elizabeth Dole. For more info, visit: http://ncrtl.org
Past Events
Thanks for joining us at...
Event: State Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2008
Time: 10:00pm
Place: Hamlet, NC
Note: We will be petitioning for the passage of HB 263, Victims of Unborn Violence Act and the "Choose Life" license plate. For more info, visit: http://ncdp.org
North Carolina Pro-Life Democrats is just one chapter in a large collective of pro-life Democrats.
We are proud affiliates with the national Democrats for Life effort. Find out more about the nationwide effort by going to democratsforlife.org.