For the Unborn

TO MY DEAR PRO LIFE FRIENDS

Dear Friends and Intercessors:

This afternoon I was praying about a number of things, and my mind began to wander. I was deeply distressed at the symbolic actions that President Obama took as he began his presidency. Namely, that he signed executive orders releasing funds to pay for abortions, permission to fund human stem cell research, and federal funding for contraception. I have been involved in the pro-life movement for nearly 20 years, and it pained my heart to see a man and a political party committed to the shedding of innocent blood. This man, and this party lead our country, but they do not represent me or the 54% of Americans who believe that abortion is wrong and should no longer be legal.

As I was praying, I believe that God gave me an interesting idea. Out in the garage I have a box of red envelopes. Like the powerful image of the red LIFE tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue. It will be quiet, but clear.

Here is what I would like you to do: Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores.

On the front, address it to

President Barack Obama

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Washington , D.C.

On the back, write the following message.

This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception.

Mail it the weekend of February 28th,. Please forward this email to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president.

Warmly,
John Otto

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Survivor's Club

What kind of Survivor are you? I was a Believer. Take the quiz and tell me in the comments!

Bristol Palin says "abstinence is unrealistic"

Bristol Palin said this in an interview with Greta van Susteren. It does not matter who said it, or where it was said; that is a lie.

It is not hard to be abstinent. Temptations should be fought and if you stick to your beliefs, it makes the battle that much easier. I think this statement was said because society tells our teenagers that is is okay to be this way. Those teen shows make it look normal for every student to be this way.

I am abstinent. Christian values call for temperance and chastity. A saying goes: Without the ring, it is a sin". Those feelings should only be saved for a husband or a wife. Otherwise you are committing lust and that is one of the seven deadly sins.

My advice to those who think abstinence is unrealistic: God will send you that one person whom you are to marry. Patience is the most important thing and don't lose faith. He is always looking out for you, though it will take longer than you would prefer. Faith, Hope, and Love are essential here. Have faith in the Lord that your hopes of real love will be fulfilled.

Future of America in College

I read this story on my FOXNews ticker. We imagined what happened to this student could happen to us if we spoke our mind in class. Well, it did happen in Los Angeles City College.

Jonathan Lopez spoke in his class opposing same-sex marriage (Prop 8 in California). His professor put a stop to this "deeply [offensive]" commentary and called the student a "fascist".

I had a friend in high school named Nallely Manriquez. Her family was from Mexico and her parents got their Green Cards. She was deeply conservative like Mr. Lopez. I do not know if his family recently emigrated to America from Mexico, but I do know that all descendants of Immigrants know they have a better life in America. Look at you ancestry; how were those countries at that time when they emigrated compared to America?

Even if they were the poorest Irishmen during the 17th century being persecuted for being Papists, the colonies were better. If you were German, America was not still run by dukes, they were not emboriled in religious wars like Europe was. America was (and still is) the Land of Opportunity when immigrants come the right way.

Unless of course, you are a college student who happens to be conservative. I never thought those things would ever be said to that person's face. Jonathan Lopez, he is he poster-child for an outspoken Conservative, not only in an inherently liberal state, but also the inherently liberal college system. We stand by you Jonathan!


Here is the link if you are interested: Student Sues L.A. College Over Right To Give Anti- Gay Marriage Speech

What girls think of Abortion

Stimulus Package Petition

Thank you to Totustuus for this.

Dear McCain Supporter,

Yesterday, the Senate began debate on an economic stimulus package that is intended to get our economy back on track and help Americans who are suffering through these difficult times. Unfortunately, the proposal on the table is big on the giveaways for the special interests and corporate high rollers, yet short on help for ordinary working Americans. I cannot and do not support the package on the table from the Democrats and the Obama Administration. Our country does not need just another spending bill, particularly not one that will load future generations with the burden of massive debt. We need a short term stimulus bill that will directly help people, create jobs, and provide a jolt to our economy.
I believe we need to evaluate every bit of spending in this stimulus proposal with one important criteria - does it really stimulate the economy and help create jobs - if the answer is no, it does not belong in a so-called stimulus package. Furthermore, the stimulus must include significant direct relief to American workers in the form of payroll tax cuts and programs to help homeowners keep their homes. Finally, we need an end game to this stimulus so that when our economy recovers, these spending programs do not remain permanent and saddle our children with a skyrocketing national debt.
I appreciate the discussions President Obama is having with my Republican colleagues, but the time for talking has come to an end and we must now begin some serious negotiation. But as of yet, Republicans have not been given the opportunity to be involved. The House of Representatives passed a stimulus bill without a single Republican supporting it. In the Senate, the Democrat leadership is trying to jam the existing proposal through regardless of reservations from a number of members. With so much at stake, the last thing we need is partisanship driving our attempts to turn the economy around.
I have long been a fighter against wasteful spending in Washington and long an advocate for a balanced budget -- that will never change. I realize we face extraordinary challenges with our economy today, but that is not an excuse for more irresponsibly from Washington. I hope you will join me in saying no to this stimulus package as it currently exists by signing this petition. http://www.countryfirstpac.com/petition/economic.aspx

Sincerely,
John McCain Chair, Country First PAC

Call these Dems also, senator Wyden and Merkley from Oregan, they oppose it as well! If you live in Oregan. http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cf...

Michael Phelps

Yesterday, this published before I had a chance to actually write anything. Let us try this again.

I think he was treated fairly for what he did. A Gold Medalist, a representative of the United States here and abroad should know better than to ever use drugs, let alone do anything illegal. He should actually get more suspension time and lost all his endorsements. It was quaint that his sponsors and the U.S. Swim Team were trying to make an example of him, but that was not enough; he should be brought up on marijuana possession charges.

Don't get me wrong; before this, I liked him. I thought he was a good guy with all the charity things he did. Not any more; he invalidated all that he did before with this. I took down my calendar and am planning on donating it to a museum because that's where all his achievements will ever be. His career is essentially dead to me and many, many people.

Let this be a lesson to all who want to act "youthful": there are people who work harder than this who succeed as well and NEVER touch a drug in their lives. All those scholastic over-achievers, all those other athletes who work tirelessly, all those workaholics, all those volunteers who make their projects perfect. Drugs are never the answer and anyone who tells you conversely is smoking something they shouldn't.

Who does Congress work for?

Anyone who has seen School House Rock or the History Channel series "The Presidents" knows who Congress should be working for (us). It seems lately that Congress has changed its employer from the People to the President.

Ever since the inauguration, press conferences are peppered with remarks paraphrased to "The President wants this and we need to do it" or "We have to grant the President's wish for this to happen swiftly". I am positively sure that he is not their boss.

Separate branches of the goverment do not govern other branches. Checks and balances. Congress makes a bill at the behest of the People, their employers. The Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of it and the President decides whether or not to sign it into law. If the President vetoes it, Congress must answer back with a strong majority to pass the bill and the veto is overridden.

I know there are law students who read this and I ask you: Is this how it really works or is it purely a theoretical set-up?

How many did not want the first bail-out? How many contacted their Congressmen because of it to say nay? Same with the cabinet positions?
A lot, way more than half the population (I'd say about 80% more or less) did not want the veto and Geithner in particular was not wanted by the people.

As employers and apparently share-holders now, don't you think we should take control of our employees or how about lay off a few hundred positions in the Capitol and replace them with more competent applicants?