Few Catholics realize that one of the first items the next president will decide upon is whether to approve or veto  the “freedom of choice act.”  Here is what Cardinal Rigali has written to all members of congress:

Dear Members of Congress:

As the 110th Congress returns for its final weeks of legislative activity, the Catholic bishops of the United States are gravely concerned about any possible consideration of the “Freedom of Choice Act” (”FOCA,” S. 1173 and H.R. 1964). Pro-abortion groups and some of the bill’s congressional sponsors have said they want this legislation enacted soon.

Despite its deceptive title, FOCA would deprive the American people in all 50 states of the freedom they now have to enact modest restraints and regulations on the abortion industry. FOCA would coerce all Americans into subsidizing and promoting abortion with their tax dollars. And FOCA would counteract any and all sincere efforts by government to reduce abortions in our country.

The operative language of FOCA is twofold. First it creates a “fundamental right” to abortion throughout the nine months of pregnancy,…READ THE REST HERE.

Tags: FOCA, Freedom of choice act, Politics.

On the sidebar you’ll find the link to my blog, ProperlyScared.  Please visit me there.

For DVD’s of the recent conference for the  Benedicta Leadership Institute please email me.

My newest article at InsideCatholic.com Obama and The Other Side of Change is here. There is a rather spirited debate in the comment section–I’d welcome your own response.

Sins of Omission: Obama and the Catholic Vote is here.

Please see the heading  on 2008 (above ) for links to the Catholic vote and the coming elections, particularly if your state has a marriage amendment on the ballot.

I hope you’ll check back frequently.

Tags: Catholic vote, leadership, marriage amendments, welcome.

I’ll be at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento to address the Benedicta Leadership Institute September 18th, 2008. More information here.

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