March For Life

January 24, 2020

By Gary Bauer

Today is one of my favorite days of the year – the annual March For Life.  Every year hundreds of thousands of people come to Washington, D.C. -- in January! -- to march for the sanctity of life.  That tells you something about the dedication of the pro-life movement.
 
Usually the "mainstream media" totally ignores the march.  But they couldn't ignore this year's march because President Trump made history today by becoming the first sitting United States president to address the March For Life.  Here are a few excerpts of the president's remarks:
 

"We're here for a very simple reason -- to defend the right of every child, born and unborn, to fulfill their God-given potential.  For 47 years, Americans of all backgrounds have traveled from across the country to stand for life.  And today as president of the United States, I am truly proud to stand with you. . .

 

"All of us here today understand an eternal truth – every child is a precious and sacred gift from God.  Together we must protect, cherish and defend the dignity and the sanctity of every human life.  When we see the image of a baby in the womb, we glimpse the majesty of God's creation. . . As the Bible tells us, each person is wonderfully made. . .
 
"To all of the moms here today, we celebrate you and we declare that mothers are heroes.  Your strength, devotion and drive is what powers our nation.  And because of you our country has been blessed with amazing souls who have changed the course of human history. . .
 
"We know this:  Every life brings love into this world.  Every child brings joy to a family.  Every person is worth protecting.  And above all, we know that every human soul is divine and every human life, born and unborn, is made in the holy image of Almighty God."

 
If you missed the president's March For Life address, you can watch it here.
 
Today, the Trump Administration formally notified the state of California that it is violating federal conscience laws by mandating abortion coverage in all health insurance policies.  The state's abortion mandate was challenged by an order of Catholic nuns and Skyline Wesleyan Church.  The state has 30 days to repeal the mandate or risk losing federal funds.
 
 
 
Pro-Life America
 
A new Marist poll released this week finds overwhelming support for pro-life policies.  For example: 

• 70% of those surveyed support significant limits to abortion. 
• Only 21% support abortion on demand.
• 60% oppose taxpayer funding of abortion.
• 75% oppose the use of their tax dollars to perform abortions overseas.
• 62% believe the Supreme Court should allow states to regulate abortion.

In the coming weeks, the court will have an opportunity to do just that when it considers a challenge to a Louisiana law requiring abortionists to meet certain health and safety standards.