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November 3rd, 2009 · 14 Comments · Call to Action

ultrasound unborn childI almost gave a little “woo hoo!” when our priest read a letter from our bishop, reminding Catholics that the U.S. Bishops support health care reform that provides for quality health care for all people, but that the current bills do not provide adequate care for the poor, immigrants, some elderly and the unborn.  Every Catholic parish should have had a bulletin insert from the bishops giving us some action steps to follow to make our voices heard.

As we walked out of church, my husband said, “Do you really think that would make a difference at all?”  It was an honest question, and he’s got a reason to be cynical.  I was a bit incensed, though, and in my optimism/passion/naivete I cried, “But imagine if ALL Catholics actually did what the bishops said!  That’s 1/3 of our country!  Plus all the Christians who believe the same way…the politicians are supposed to listen to their constituents…” I drifted off.

Then again, we speak with our votes, too.

Regardless of how you voted last November, commemorate the first Tuesday of November today by making a phone call or sending an email (or both) to make your voice heard. If you’re Catholic, you’ve got this information, but in case you have trouble getting papers to the computer in a timely fashion (like I do!), I’ll make it even easier.  If you’re not Catholic but believe that abortion is not health care, join in!  Just click from here:

  • To send a pre-written, instant email to Congress go to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Action page.
  • I added this to the beginning of the form letter: “Regardless of what you personally believe about abortion, please don’t force doctors to compromise their moral code and perform them.  Language needs to be changed to separate D&Cs for miscarriage and “live abortions”.  The former is health care; the latter is not.”
  • Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at: 202-224-3121.
    • Message to Senate:  “During floor debate on the health care reform bill, please support an amendment to incorporate longstanding policies against abortion funding and in favor of conscience rights.  If these serious concerns are not addressed, the final bill should be opposed.”
    • Message to House: “Please support the Stupak Amendment that addresses essential pro-life concerns on abortion funding and conscience rights in the health care reform bill.  Help ensure that the Rule for the bill allows a vote on this amendment.  If these serious concerns are not addressed, the final bill should be opposed.”
  • When? Act today!  Both House and Senate are preparing for floor votes now!

The above is quoted from the USCCB Nationwide Bulletin Insert.

Why is this important?  View some facts on the bill here.

As vital as good health care is, if it’s at the expense of human life, our priorities are skewed.  For whom are we caring if we don’t allow our nation’s children to be born to benefit from the health care bill?  (My philosophy here.)

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