It looks as if Missouri Right to Life and Seventh District Congressional candidate Billy Long plan to trumpet the organization's endorsement for as much publicity as it can.
A joint press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at the Joplin Public Library, followed by
another one at 1 p.m. in the Kansas Room at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield.
Long is the only Congressional candidate to receive Missouri Right to Life's stamp of approval.
Interesting given the fact that Long has no solid voting record on the issue......
ReplyDeleteEight Years of Protecting Life in Missouri
ReplyDeleteAn overwhelming majority of Missourians consistently and resoundingly place the gift of life above all other matters. Around family dinner tables, at lunch counters and at the polls, the view that life is bestowed by the Almighty and not a “choice” to be considered has been clearly expressed for generations. Protecting the lives of the unborn has been an ongoing effort for me throughout the time I have served in the Missouri Senate, and the work that was accomplished during my eight years as a state senator has reduced the number of abortions being performed in this state.
More than 30 years after the Roe v. Wade decision that effectively legalized abortion in the U.S., legislative and educational efforts are decreasing the number of abortions in our state. One of our main ways of accomplishing this is making sure that women who are making this decision are educated. In 2003, our work began by passing legislation that requires a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion can be performed to provide an opportunity to consider the gravity of the decision to abort a child. This year, we expanded on this law by requiring that a woman receives additional information including details on the emotional and physical risks of the procedure, information on the gestational age of her unborn child at the time the abortion is to be performed, and the opportunity to view, at least 24 hours prior to an abortion, an active ultrasound and hear the heartbeat of the unborn child.
In 2005, we passed an important pro-life measure during a special session. The law protects the safety of young women and the lives of the unborn by permitting lawsuits to be filed against people who help minors cross state lines to receive abortions. The measure is designed to support Missouri’s law requiring anyone under age 18 to have parental consent before receiving an abortion.
We again worked to protect life in 2007 when we passed legislation that prohibits abortion-providing or abortion referral organizations from conducting sex education courses in public schools. These entities bring an obvious and largely unaccepted bias into the classroom that simply isn’t helpful to building the futures of our schoolchildren. The bill also established the Missouri Alternatives to Abortion Services Program, which provides services and counseling to pregnant women as well as assistance to new mothers caring for their children or placing children up for adoption. The program also has an awareness component in which state agencies publicize alternatives to abortion.
Since 2003, we have worked to tighten restrictions on abortions performed in this state, educate women on the true nature of an abortion, and make sure that women are provided with easily accessible alternatives to abortion. I am proud of the work that was accomplished to save lives in this state.
Protecting the Unborn
ReplyDeleteSponsored SB’s 676 (2007), 766 (2008), 529 (2009) to protect the unborn from illegal drug abuse .
Handled and Passed HB 2081 (2010) to allow expectant mothers to use lethal force to defend their unborn children.
Cosponsored SCR 11 (2009) to express the General Assembly's opposition to the federal Freedom of Choice Act.
Cosponsored SB 1058 (2008) - to enacts provisions regarding the coercion of abortions.
Cosponsored SB 605 (2006) to provide tax credits for contributions to pregnancy resource centers
Cosponsored SB 702 (2006) to prohibit the use of public funds for health and social service programs that subsidize abortion services
Defending Life through Senate Floor Votes:
o Voted for SB 793 (2010) - Modifies provisions relating to abortion
o Voted for HB 2081 (2010) - Specifies that a pregnant woman may use deadly force if she reasonably believes that deadly force is necessary to protect her unborn child against death, serious physical injury, or any forcible felony
o Voted to pass HBs 46 & 434 (2009) - Changes the laws regarding the consent requirements for obtaining an abortion and creates the crime of coercing an abortion
o Voted to pass HB 1055 (2007) - Changes the laws regarding sexual education instruction in public schools and establishes public awareness and services for alternatives to abortion programs
o Voted against Amendment 2 to SB 370, 375 and 432 (2007) – changes the definition of “fertilization”, “medical emergency”, and “pregnant.” Also would have made 24-hour waiting period optional
o Voted to move the previous question (closing debate and forcing a vote) on HB 1055 (2007) - Changes the laws regarding sexual education instruction in public schools and establishes public awareness and services for alternatives to abortion programs
Defending Life through Senate Committee Votes:
o Voted to pass SB 747 (2010) - Prohibits health insurance exchanges established in Missouri from offering health insurance policies or optional riders that provide coverage for elective abortions
o Voted to pass SB 792 (2010) - Modifies provisions to make it more difficult to obtain an abortion
o Voted to pass SB 793 (2010) Modifies provisions to make it more difficult to obtain an abortion
o Voted to pass SB 264 (2009) - Mayer - Enacts provisions regarding the coercion of abortions
o Voted to pass SCR 11 (2009) - Expresses the General Assembly's opposition to the federal Freedom of Choice Act
o Voted to pass HB 46 (2009) - Modifies provisions regarding informed consent for abortions
o Voted to pass SB 1058 (2008) - Enacts provisions regarding the coercion of abortions
o Voted to pass HB 1831 (2008) - Enacts provisions regarding the coercion of abortions
o Voted to pass SB 196 (2007) - Enacts provisions relating to the capacity of an unborn child to experience pain during an abortion
o Voted to pass SB 285 (2007) - Protects the conscience rights of pharmaceutical professionals, so they cannot be required to dispense abortive drugs
o Voted to pass SB 370 (2007) - Modifies provisions relating to abortion
o Voted to pass HB 1055 (2007) - Modifies provisions relating to abortion
o Voted to pass SB 562 (2006) - Enacts provisions relating to the capacity of an unborn child to experience pain during an abortion
o Voted to pass SB 609 (2006) - Protects the conscience rights of pharmaceutical professionals, so they cannot be required to dispense abortive drugs
o Voted to pass HB 1075 (2006) - Davis - Revises current requirements for the presentation of information in public schools relating to contraception, abortion, and sexually transmitted diseases
Anonymous knows from the two posts above that Nodler and Goodman have the records for having protected the unborn in Missouri.
ReplyDeleteDave Plemmons, the area leader of Missouri Right to Life is grinding his ax to mislead the voters in the 7th District race for Congress.
In another blog, Plemmons stated, "MRL is not a party apparatus." How it then that MRL is getting involved in a GOP Primary Election with a total of eight pro-life candidates?
If you will lie to the public about this, what else will you lie about?
Dave, your auctioneer is running a weak third which is just about the same position MRL is running as the spokesgroup for this issue in Missouri.
Good.
ReplyDeleteMost people around the state who are pro-life place more stock in Missourians United for Life.
ReplyDeleteThe Long and Short of it is Long is short on doing anything for anyone including those in need.
ReplyDeletethis is a disgusting political ploy bought by Long and his handlers.