Poverty of Thought
“We in Canada are destroying our heritage but not from reasons of economic poverty but because of the poverty of thought. Some hospitals are doing more abortions than deliveries.” Dr. Robert Walley speaking at a November Children’s Welfare Conference. (Catholic New Times, Dec. 19, 1993)
Life saver
“I know if I were scheduled for death tomorrow I would want someone to step in and save my life.” Ellen Chesal, one of nine defendants, testifying in court after being charged with blocking the entrance to Henry Morgentaler’s Halifax Clinic. (Moncton Times Transcript, Dec. 3, 1993)
Good Question
“If abortion for genetic disorders becomes more widespread, how does it affect the status of Canadians already living with disabilities?” Globe and Mail editorial commenting on the many problems contained in the Report on New Reproductive Technologies. (Globe and Mail, Dec. 9, 1993)
Just in time for Christmas
“My wife and I don’t have to read ‘A Christmas Carol’ to our children this year…we’re living it.” B.C. pro-life activist John Hof after learning that a Vancouver abortion centre was placing a lien on his home in order to collect court costs. Hof and six other activists had previously refused to pay court fees to the Everywoman’s Health Centre because it was in clear violation of his conscience.
