February 20, 2009
Our Readers
Call to oppose Freedom of Choice Act
To the editor:
My husband Paul and I have five children. As parents, we are obligated to be responsible caretakers. It’s a job we love and take seriously. Our society and educational institutions have wisely placed limits on what minor children can and cannot do without their parents’ consent. For example:
If one of our minor daughters wanted her ears pierced at the shopping mall, she would need our permission.
If she wanted to attend the class field trip, or take an aspirin for a headache while at school, or have my sister take her to the doctor’s for a sore throat, she would need our permission.
If she wanted her eyes examined for a new pair of glasses, or buy and finance a car, or go to court to pay for a speeding ticket (OOPS! I hope not), she would need our permission.
If she wanted a tattoo or to see an R-rated movie — let’s not go there! However, she would still need our permission.
If she wanted to participate in softball, volleyball or basketball, she would need our permission, yes, even in Indiana.
If she wanted to freshen up her tan for the high school prom at the local tanning salon, she would need our permission.
If she wanted to get a library card in her own name, or join the county 4-H program, she would need our permission.
However, if one of our minor daughters wanted an abortion, she could be given medication, have strangers see her half naked and touch her private areas, have either poison or cold, sharp instruments put inside her, have our unborn grandchild burned alive or torn apart, then be sent home to live with the pain, shame, guilt and loss of what just happened — all without our, her parents’ permission.
This hypothetical situation could all too easily become a reality IF the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is made into law. So, my dear daughter, if Obama and his misguided associates have their way, you may soon be able to murder as many of your precious babies as you want, even up to nine months along. You won’t need daddy’s or my permission. Oh, but you still need it to get that library card.
Is anyone listening? Does this make any sense? Contact your representatives ASAP to STOP this insane bill — and pray.
- Tracy Burch | Loogootee