SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct 23, 02 (CWNews.com) – The
Archdiocese of Santa Fe on Tuesday defended its decision to distribute a flier
highlighting the views of gubernatorial candidates on abortion at all its
parishes over the weekend.
The fliers, published by Right to Life of New Mexico,
highlighted Republican John Sanchez’s pro- life views in contrast to Democrat
Bill Richardson’s pro-abortion views. Father Bennett Voorhies, chancellor of the
archdiocese, said he apologized if the fliers were construed as an endorsement
of a candidate.
The flier detailed Richardson’s 1984-1997 record as
congressman from New Mexico and said: “Richardson’s record shows a lack of
respect for human life. As governor, he would not serve the people of New Mexico
on the life issues any better than he did as a congressman.”
Richardson has said he is a Catholic and is personally
opposed to abortion, but doesn’t believe the government should interfere in a
woman’s decision to have an abortion.
I am sick and tired of hearing the “personally opposed” crap, I wish they
would come up with a new lie. Bravo to the Archdiocese
of Santa Fe for their flyer. Unfortunately opposition to abortion almost
always eliminates all but one candidate and is an implied endorsement. Where are
the separation of church and state activists when it comes to the government
interfering with free speech rights in churches? Steven Riddle brought it to my
attention that in Mississippi in a couple
of races you actually have a choice between two 100% pro-life candidates. Massachusetts is
extremely pro-abort, even the Republicans are promoting the culture of death. I
think tomorrow would be a good day to start a pro-life novena for the Nov 5
election.
