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Pennsylvania Pro-Life Online News from the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation

May 15, 2008

A publication of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation
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In this issue:

McCain Promises Strict Constructionist Justices
Clinton vs. Obama Pits Planned Parenthood Against NARAL?
Truth Booth DVD Now Online
Be a Lifesaver--Sponsor a Table at the Celebrate Life Banquet!
Thank You, Pennsylvania Homeschoolers!
Obama and Clinton's Response to When Life Begins
1st Snowflake Family Interviewed
"Bella" Released on DVD This Month
A Solemn Mother's Day
Undiagnosed Depression Leads to High Elderly Suicide Rate
Help Us Spread the Pro-Life Word!
Chapter Information from Around the State!

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McCain Promises Strict Constructionist Justices

In an e-mail to his supporters, Republican Presidential candidate John McCain stressed the fact that the makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court hinges on this year's election. McCain wrote, "If one of my Democratic opponents is elected in November, you can rest assured that given the opportunity to appoint judges, they will appoint those who make law with disregard for the will of the people." McCain pointed out there may be at least two Supreme Court vacancies during the next Presidential term. "As President, I will ensure that only those judges who strictly interpret the Constitution of the United States are appointed. I will nominate judges who understand that their role is to faithfully apply the law as written, not impose their will through judicial fiat." McCain also noted that both Democratic Presidential candidates--Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama--voted against confirming Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito to the High Court. McCain also addressed the issue in a speech at Wake Forest University. You can find his comments at http://www.nrlc.org/News_and_Views/May08/nv050608part2.html .

Clinton vs. Obama Pits Planned Parenthood Against NARAL?

Members of the pro-abortion movement appear to be fighting against each other, as some pro-abortion activists are supporting Democrat Hillary Clinton and others are backing Democrat Barack Obama for President. For instance, the former president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Gloria Feldt, supports Clinton, while Kate Michelman, former leader of NARAL, is an Obama supporter. Also, NARAL itself has endorsed Obama for President. However, while there is disunity among pro-abortion political activists regarding choice of candidates, they seem to be united in believing that both candidates would be united against protecting unborn children. For more information, see http://www.mail.com/Article.aspx?articlepath=APNews%5cTop+Headlines%5c20080510%5cDemocrats_Feminists_20080510.xml&cat=topheadlines&subcat=&pageid=1 .

Truth Booth DVD Now Online

We had a tremendous response to our Truth Booth at a Philadelphia shopping mall, where shoppers had a chance to see real 3D and 4D images of ultrasounds. Now, we've brought the Truth Booth to the World Wide Web. You can see the amazing DVD on our website at http://www.paprolife.org/voices/submitted_video_3.html . Please spread the word. These images can literally save lives.

Be a Lifesaver--Sponsor a Table at Our Celebrate Life Banquet!

Now is the perfect time for your chapter, business, fraternal organization, or other group to sponsor a table at our 2008 Celebrate Life Banquet. The banquet takes place October 16th in Harrisburg. Keynote speaker is Michael Clancy, the photographer who took the famous "Baby Samuel" picture of an unborn child reaching out from his mother's womb. To sponsor a table, go to http://www.paprolife.org/events/2008%20Sponsorship%20form%20WITH%20pics.pdf or call the state office at 717-541-0034. With your support, the Celebrate Life Banquet will be Pennsylvania's pro-life event of the year!

Thank You, Pennsylvania Homeschoolers!

We would like to take the opportunity to thank the many families who stopped by our booth at the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania convention in Harrisburg this past weekend. We heard inspiring stories of pregnant women who stood up for life for the sake of their unborn babies. It was also heartwarming to see so many young people mesmerized by our soft-touch fetal models. If you're a homeschooling family, please consider having your children enter our pro-life essay and oratory contests next year. For details, go to http://www.paprolife.org/2009%20Essay%20and%20Oratory%20Contest.htm .

Obama and Clinton's Response to When Life Begins

To see how Democratic Presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton respond to the question of when life begins, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0YxdV3J4Jw . As you can see from viewing the clip, neither candidate expresses a pro-life viewpoint.

1st Snowflake Family Interviewed

On New Year's Eve, 1998, the Streges became the parents of the world's first Snowflake baby. Since then, nearly 200 children have been adopted as frozen embryos through the Nightlight Snowflake Adoption program. You can read an interview with the 1st Snowflake Mama at http://www.citizenlink.org/CLtopstories/A000007400.cfm .

"Bella" Released on DVD This Month

The pro-life movie known as "Bella" has been released on DVD this month. To see its star, Eduardo Verastegui, talk about the ground-breaking film, go to http://www.texasrighttolife.com/video/eduardoverastegui.php . To purchase the video, go to http://www.amazon.com/Bella-Eduardo-Verástegui/dp/B0014BQR6U .

A Solemn Mother's Day

Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Education Director Maria Vitale wrote an op-ed piece this month on the bittersweet nature of Mother's Day, given our society's abortion culture. You'll find the piece at the LifeNews.com website at http://www.lifenews.com/nat3910.html .

Undiagnosed Depression Leads to High Elderly Suicide Rate

A report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that America's elderly continue to have the highest suicide rate in the nation. According to Dr. Thomas Cavalieri, interim dean of the UMDMJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine, depression is frequently overlooked among senior citizens. The physician says it's a myth that depression is a natural part of aging. However, depression is treatable through psychotherapy and medication. The CDC report states that the highest suicide rate is among those between the ages of 75 and 84. Also, older men, who comprise 10.5 percent of the total male population, account for some 16.6 percent of male suicides. For more information, go to www.LifeNews.com .

Help Us Spread the Pro-Life Word!

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Chapter Information from Around the State

Wild Things Going On In Southwestern PA

The North Hills and South Hills chapters of the Allegheny County PHL, as well as the Washington County and Greene County PHL chapters have banned together to promote a Family Fun Day at a Washington Wild Things baseball game on Saturday, July 12th.

The Washington Wild Things are a semi-professional baseball team in the Frontier League, and the team will be donating $2 back to the PHL chapters for every ticket that they sell for the game on Saturday, July 12th! The game starts a 7:05 PM. Tickets are only $8.00.

For tickets or more information, contact Bryce McMinn at (724) 228-1162, or e-mail him at mcminn@paprolife.org.

If you live in the southwest, come on out to a ballgame and support the Pennsylvanians for Human Life on Saturday, July 12th!

Attention Warren County Residents!

All Warren County pro-life supporters are urged to attend the first public meeting of the newly organized chapter of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, Warren County Right to Life. Please join us for this important gathering to discuss how we can work together to further the pro-life cause right here in Warren County. Guest presenters all the way from Harrisburg will be Michael Ciccocioppo, executive director, and Maria Vitale, education director, of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation. We'll get together at the Warren Library in the Slater Room. The library is located at 205 Market St, Warren, PA, on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. For more information call please call
Ryan and Dawn Yost at 814-563-3502 or email yostrus@verizon.net .

Live in Southeast PA? Contact SE Regional Coordinator Gail Kilby to find out more about joining a chapter in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, or Philadelphia County. You can reach Gail by e-mail at kilby@paprolife.org or you can call her at 215-884-5805.

Live in the Southwest? If you'd like to become involved in a chapter, contact Southwest Regional Coordinator Bryce McMinn, who recently set up a regional office in Washington County. Here's his contact information: Bryce C. McMinn, Southwest Regional Coordinator; Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation; 74 Oak Spring Road, Suite 101; Washington, PA 15301; Work Phone: 724-228-1162; Cell Phone: 412-835-2812; E-Mail: mcminn@paprolife.org.

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