Q20. What about other strategies to end abortion?
Please permit the Life Amendment Coalition to underscore our firm support for both federal legislation and various constructive Life groups and movements intent on ending abortion in the U.S.
Category Archives: FAQ
Q9. Shouldn’t we focus on passing state-level legislation to restrict abortions?
A9. While we commend any legislative effort to save lives, recent history shows that the courts will likely strike down legislation which reduces abortions. … Continue reading →
Q10. Would a Life Amendment outlaw birth control?
A10. The Life Amendment would prohibit “birth control” methods that result in the deaths of human beings.
Q11. What about embryonic stem cell research?
A11. Embryonic stem cell research results in the death of human beings, which is inconsistent with the Life Amendment. Research involving only adult stem cells (including umbilical cord stem cells) would be acceptable.
Q12. Is the Lesser Magistrate doctrine a better approach, challenging local authorities to use their powers to stop abortion within their jurisdictions, in defiance of federal tyrants?
A12. The Lesser Magistrate Doctrine is an essential stopgap approach, but it is not a permanent solution. It will not end our national policy of shedding innocent blood. … Continue reading →
Q13. Shouldn’t we focus on saving the babies we can save today, instead of focusing on an amendment that may take a long time to achieve?
A13. Almost everyone calling for a Life Amendment has been involved for decades in efforts to save babies. We can work for a permanent end to the killing while continuing to save babies and moms from abortion every day.
Q14. If the Life Amendment doesn’t pass, isn’t this a waste of time?
A14. No. Seeking to pass the Life Amendment will provide many opportunities to educate the public and to motivate local action against abortion. … Continue reading →
Q15. Shouldn’t we wait until public opinion changes before we propose a Life Amendment?
A15. Public opinion is changing. … Continue reading →
Q16. How does the Life Amendment relate to the rest of the pro-life movement?
A16. In the midst of diverse efforts to save babies and moms from abortion, the Life Amendment gives hope to the pro-life movement at large, by showing that a very realistic end game strategy can result in a final end … Continue reading →
Q17. Isn’t “abolitionism” a better approach?
A17. The Life Amendment will abolish abortion in every state as a matter of national policy. “Abolitionism” offers no such assurance.