We all rejoice at how far our amazing country has come to elect an African American President. It is indeed an indication of a new day dawning. Every citizen can agree that the intolerable injustices forced upon the black population in our American history is appalling and shameful.
No matter the political party or affiliation, this election unites us as people who are proud of our nation and hopeful for what lies ahead.
We see that equality for every individual of every race is no longer on the horizon as a goal for the future, but it is our present. Praise God.
What I can not comprehend, is why this is being so widely discussed and extolled with little or no acknowledgement that our President elect is an extreme advocate of the pro choice movement, going as far as stating that the first thing he would do as President is sign the Freedom of Choice Act.
To me, this seems like a disconnect of monumental proportions.
When we consider the meaningfulness of the life and journey of this man and how it represents liberation from oppression for one population of people, how can we not address the atrocities that occur every single day to another group? Can we turn a blind eye to those babies as we have chosen a leader who aggressively legislates to condone their death?
As a woman who makes provision and daily preparation to become the adoptive mother of African children, I am as joyful as everyone else that those kids will live in what truly is the land of opportunity.
My heart is filled with gladness that this is taking place in our generation.
By the same token, my heart breaks for the cry of the unborn continually being snuffed out with hardly a word about it.
If these views are unpopular, politically incorrect, or socially unacceptable, that really doesn't bother me.
I am not trying to offend anyone. I strongly believe that it should be unpopular, politically incorrect, and socially unacceptable to kill our offspring.
Dealing compassionately, tenderly, and gently with women who have made the decision to abort, then regretted their actions is not the issue here. Forgiveness, love, and grace in those situations for what has already been done. I am talking about the cultural aspect of abortion being legally available.
As I stand to applaud the extraordinary significance of these times in which we live, when an African American is elected President of the United States of America, this mother also stands to applaud those who will not allow the innocent victims of our somehow 'acceptable' modern cruelty go unnoticed.
Our family will pray for President Elect Obama, and we will ask that he wakes up to the value of precious life for the smallest citizens of the country he leads.
8 comments:
it doesn't 'seem' ironic.
it is.
period.
You say things in such a way that I don't see how you could offend anyone. Me on the other hand if I tried to say what you just did I would have everyone pissed off at me. I don't care about that but still I wish I could word things the way you do.
GREAT POST
thanks for the post and saying what I want to say too!
I totally agree with you and as an adoptive parent I thank God everyday that my son's birthmother did not abort him. I just can't understand how a man that won't sing the national anthem or say the pledge because of violent reasons in the words can condone the killing of our own innocent offspring.
I think that choosing a president on the basis of stance on abortion is a luxury that the US doesn't have right now. Besides, it has very little direct, practical impact what the president thinks of the issue.
What has a much more immediate impact, one you will feel over the next years, is whether the economy can be stabilized and whether or not families can provide their offspring with the necessary resources to grow up, get an education and live meaningful lives.
The opinion of a president matters very little when weighed against the welfare of those that have already been born.
Anonymous,
I respect your stance on this issue. I do see how people could view our economy as the topic of utmost importance.
I, on the other hand, have the right, as opposed to the luxury, to view the way we treat innocent lives in our society as the issue I find most imperative. Which is why I could not cast my vote for a man to lead our country who must take an oath to serve the people of our nation, while actively pushing legislation to advocate taking a fetus' life right from the womb of his/her mother, even without parental consent for minors.
Concerning his role, I would say this:
1) The president does have a great deal of say in the appointments of the supreme court judges, where decisions like roe v wade are made and could be overturned.
2) The president can also sign The FOCA, enstating fedral legislation which would not allow states to make their own decisions on abortion. Obama not only said while speaking to Planned Parenthood that he would do that, but that it would be the FIRST thing he would do as President.
Lastly, with all due respect, I have no idea why you would want to leave an anynomous comment. I make it available so that people don't have to type out those letters that are sometimes hard to read. If you aren't willing to put your name beside your comment, how much do you stand by your words?
Own it as your opinion, if you really believe it.
We can certainly agree to disagree. Obama won the election anyway. I was simply stating my opinion that I see the situation as ironic, and I still do.
Peace to you.
Anonymous said...
I think that choosing a president on the basis of stance on abortion is a luxury that the US doesn't have right now. Besides, it has very little direct, practical impact what the president thinks of the issue.
I think anyone who thinks any decision such as choosing a leader for our country made by any ONE issue is very presumptious.
Tisha said >>>>"If you aren't willing to put your name beside your comment, how much do you stand by your words?
Own it as your opinion, if you really believe it.
We can certainly agree to disagree."
Just my opinion here
But thats how the left works they are SO SCARED of offending someone oh lets play nice we want our voice heard but don't want anyone to target us..
I suspect it is a friend of yours tisha thats just my gut.. And they are scared of offending you by letting you know how they really feel. It is clear they read your blog..
Anyway I'm out and it is still a good post!
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