Rallying for life after tragedy
Kristen Overberger
freshman
I am writing in response to Natalie Hock's letter published Monday, entitled "Right to life not about abortion."
She asks why "no one ever speaks about the issue of Right to Lifers who bomb abortion clinics, killing people in the name of life, in the name of God." The people who kill others while claiming that they are "Right-to-Lifers" are not pro-life.
"Muslim" terrorists blaspheme their God, Allah, by claiming that killing those of other religions and cultures is following Allah's plan. Similarly, "Right-to-Lifers" who kill those who work at abortion clinics pervert the pro-life movement. These people should not call themselves pro-life just as terrorists should not call themselves Muslim.
Hock proceeded to criticize her parish priest for bringing up the issue of abortion on Respect Life Sunday. She "found it interesting, that in this time of inner compassion and strength, we could talk about issues that further divide people and manage to act as if the world isn't changing around us."
Hock missed the bigger picture that Sunday morning. The American people are devastated by the over 6,000 lives lost on Sept. 11. Sadly, many Americans ignore the fact that 4,400 people lose their lives every day through abortion. This tragedy should be a wake-up call; the devastation of abortion is depleting our generation.
At this time, our nation is rallying for life. This movement should unite us as we show the world that we respect life — all life, from conception until natural death.
Kristen Overberger
freshman
Lyons Hall
Oct. 15, 2001
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