Thirty-Eight Years Since Roe v. Wade

I'm back, folks!! After three weeks of minimal politics, I am refreshed and committed to continuing the exposure of the evil policies of the Left. They have a special place in their heart for the murdering of innocent unborn children. Add that to their disdain of Bible-believing Christians, and I think the perfect Bible verse that sums up where they stand comes from Proverbs 8:35-36:

"For those who find me find life and receive favor from the LORD. But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death."

Two years ago on the Roe v. Wade anniversary, I wrote the following:
(Note: The numbers have not been updated since Jan. 2009.)

Since Roe v. Wade was approved into law in 1973, over 50 million babies have been aborted in the United States; that is a staggering number. In fact, 50 million babies are aborted world-wide each year. The U.S. ranks third in the number of abortions annually with 1.3 million. China leads with 11 million, followed by Russia with 6 million. It is an absolute abomination in the eyes of God; He grieves over each and every one of these wasted lives. These innocent babies were sacrificed because of inconvenience and selfishness.

The number of Americans killed in all our major wars is as follows:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_casualties_of_war

Revolutionary War……………………...25,000
War of 1812.……………………………20,000
Mexican War…………………………… 13,283
Civil War……………………………… .625,000
Spanish American War…………………..2,446
World War I…………………………… 116,516
World War II………………………….. .405,399
Korean War ……………………………..36,516
Vietnam War……………………………. 58,209
Persian Gulf War…………………………….299
War Against Terror………………………..4,850

Total………………………………......1,307,518

This 1.3 million death count in all our major wars since the founding of our nation is basically equal to the number of babies aborted in just one year in the United States. Please read these figures again and consider carefully the significance of what America has done to its young.

The following statistics come from the Movement for a Better America:
http://www.movementforabetteramerica.org/abortionindex.html

1)  The ratio of abortions in the U.S. compared to American soldiers killed in Iraq is 1,750 to 1.

2)  There is a 488% greater risk of suicide among women who have had abortions compared to those delivering a live baby.

3)  There is a 100% increased risk of breast cancer among women who aborted one baby; it increases to 300% with two or more abortions.”

Approximately one-third of America’s younger generation is missing. They will never enter the work force, (think what 50 million extra workers would do to help solve our Social Security crisis), never marry, or have families of their own. Think of the potential that has been wasted. Perhaps one of these 50 million would have been the one to find a cure for cancer or AIDS or would have contributed greatly to society in some other way.

Why aren’t Americans more outraged? The same individuals fighting for abortion rights have protested against the death penalty for convicted murderers; have expressed outrage at Michael Vick for his harsh treatment of animals--an appalling act, but surely a human life should have more value than that of a dog; and fought against drilling for oil in ANWR because it may disturb the caribou and other Alaskan wildlife. We need to re-examine our priorities in this country because, based on our actions, human life apparently has very little value.

For those who have had an abortion, my intention is not to bring condemnation, but instead to inform as to the tragedy of abortion. It is an irreversible act that one must live with, and it is an act that many, many women sadly regret. However, the good news is that we have a merciful God that can forgive the sin of abortion and is waiting with open arms to do so.

On this 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade let us pause from our daily activities and pay homage to the millions of lives destroyed so senselessly. The Declaration of Independence states that we have certain unalienable rights, life being one of them. What about the rights of an unborn child to take his first breath of fresh air?

Ultrasound is evidence that a pregnant woman is not carrying just a mass of tissue, but instead, a human life. Shouldn’t those unalienable rights apply to an unborn child, as well? Take a stand, pro-lifers; it is time more of us defend those who are unable to defend themselves.