South Dakota Does It!
— Posted by John (March 6, 2006 at 3:36 pm)
This afternoon, South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds signed into law our nation’s first abortion ban since 1973 — legislation that he calls a “direct challenge” to Roe v. Wade.
The pro-lifers of South Dakota deserve to be commended. They didn’t sit around waiting for someone to do something about abortion. They actually did something themselves.
I was especially impressed by these comments from the Governor:
While this is a state and national issue, I want to emphasize that whatever the courts decide, South Dakotans will continue to care about both the unborn child and mother. If we are pro-life, we must recognize the need to take care of women who are faced with a difficult pregnancy. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy, we cannot protect the innocent child, unless we protect and care for the mother. We must help each mother to see the value of the gift that is a child, and nurture the mother for her own sake and for the sake of her child.
Our state is committed to helping greater numbers of pregnant woman who will allow their babies to grow inside them and be born. In both the private and public sector in South Dakota, we have healthcare options, economic assistance before and after birth, adoption services, and, most importantly, people who want to help pregnant women, young mothers and their children.
These remarks help put to rest the ridiculous argument we often hear that pro-lifers supposedly only care about unborn babies.
I’m hopeful that this grassroots effort is the tip of the iceberg — and judging from similar pro-life bills being introduced in other states like Mississippi and Missouri, it just might be.
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Sunnyday says:
Wow, this is amazing and truly very edifying! Kudos to Gov. Rounds. I believe there are more public servants like him — and let’s pray that seeing colleagues stand firm on what is right will give them the courage to speak up, too.
I like what the governor said, especially this part:
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy, we cannot protect the innocent child, unless we protect and care for the mother. We must help each mother to see the value of the gift that is a child, and nurture the mother for her own sake and for the sake of her child.
Comment posted March 6th, 2006 at 7:37 pm
John says:
“I believe there are more public servants like him — and let’s pray that seeing colleagues stand firm on what is right will give them the courage to speak up, too.”
Flannery O’Connor once wrote a short story titled “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” – an expression that is especially true in politics. Still, public servants of Gov. Rounds’ ilk do exist, as you point out, and I share your hope that his example will prompt others to boldly take a stand for life.
Comment posted March 7th, 2006 at 4:49 pm
Sydnie says:
I am from SD and am so happy about what he has done and so proud of our state! I am also impressed with your generations for life blog. I am so happy when I see young people active and pro life!
Comment posted March 13th, 2006 at 10:10 pm
John says:
Sydnie,
Thanks very much for the compliments on our blog.
You have good reason to be proud of your state and your elected officials. Living in Illinois, where pro-abortion politicians are a solid majority, a part of me envies you as a South Dakota resident.
Comment posted March 16th, 2006 at 10:54 am
Lauren says:
When you cant convince society that you are right, you forbid them legally to do something.. seems like your way of getting your message across is to outlaw it rather than campaign against it. I guess that’s what you do when desparate.
Comment posted March 19th, 2006 at 2:42 pm
rosie says:
Sunnyday,
I haven’t seen the video that you mentioned on the other long conversation, however there is a book that my sister in-law gave me that you might be interested in, it’s called ” Letters to Gabriel”. I haven’t read it, but one of these days I might. It drives home the importance of choosing life. Senator santorum’s wife wrote it about her own son. Hopefully he will run some day.
Comment posted March 23rd, 2006 at 12:59 am
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