Tuesday, November 18, 2003
Human Life Review on college campus pro-life activities
Quote in point:
"Feminists for Life president Serrin Foster corroborates Openshaw’s argument, using one Ivy League college as an example: “Yale covers three abortions in health care in three years, but they provide no housing for families or child care. They simply say, ‘I’m so sorry,’ and offer women a ride to a clinic. Other campuses have given women money or loans for abortions, but they don’t offer financial assistance for a live birth. No housing, no child care, no maternity coverage.” And, says Foster, if pregnant women are seen on campus, “they are stared at like exotic creatures.”"
I recently contacted my state assembly about this problem, they didn't seem to care very much, even when I phrased it in their language. It's not a choice if your college tells you to do it or else you get your ass kicked out of housing. The article later goes on to discuss how both sides of the Weslyan
community got together to demand a change in their similar policy. Now that's productive and something most people should be able to agree on.
Quote 2:
"Beyond the personal attacks by peers and faculty lie other, more formidable challenges: monolithic academic environments that demand ideological orthodoxy, suppress factual instruction and honest debate, and, in the pursuit of medical discovery, routinely and consistently advance the culture of death. "
At least it's not just me. It makes it a little better knowing it's not personal.
Quote in point:
"Feminists for Life president Serrin Foster corroborates Openshaw’s argument, using one Ivy League college as an example: “Yale covers three abortions in health care in three years, but they provide no housing for families or child care. They simply say, ‘I’m so sorry,’ and offer women a ride to a clinic. Other campuses have given women money or loans for abortions, but they don’t offer financial assistance for a live birth. No housing, no child care, no maternity coverage.” And, says Foster, if pregnant women are seen on campus, “they are stared at like exotic creatures.”"
I recently contacted my state assembly about this problem, they didn't seem to care very much, even when I phrased it in their language. It's not a choice if your college tells you to do it or else you get your ass kicked out of housing. The article later goes on to discuss how both sides of the Weslyan
community got together to demand a change in their similar policy. Now that's productive and something most people should be able to agree on.
Quote 2:
"Beyond the personal attacks by peers and faculty lie other, more formidable challenges: monolithic academic environments that demand ideological orthodoxy, suppress factual instruction and honest debate, and, in the pursuit of medical discovery, routinely and consistently advance the culture of death. "
At least it's not just me. It makes it a little better knowing it's not personal.