Col. Bishop speaks out about Gov. Planned Parenthood funding

Colorado Bishop Blasts Ritter on Desire to Fund Planned Parenthood

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by Steven Ertelt
LifeNews.com Editor
January 17, 2007

Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- A top Catholic Church official is blasting new Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter -- who claims to be pro-life but is wanting to restore state funding to Planned Parenthood, the state's largest abortion business. Archbishop Charles Chaput calls the idea "seriously flawed."

In a column the archbishop wrote in the Denver Catholic Register Chaput said he opposed the idea of restoring funding previous cut by the state legislature.

Playing on Governor Ritter's State of the State comments that he wanted to promote health care to create "a better future for our children and our children's children," Chaput said it's hard to imagine that without children.

"Planned Parenthood specializes in the business of preventing them," he wrote in the Catholic paper.

Ritter received a standing ovation from some lawmakers during the speech last week when he mentioned that he wanted to restore funding to the abortion business' family planning programs.

Though the money would go to the Planned Parenthood abortion business, a spokesman for the governor told the Rocky Mountain News he's not in favor of taxpayer funding of abortions.

"I think the archbishop and the governor share a desire to find a common ground," Dreyer said. "The governor does believe that it's good public policy to prevent unintended pregnancies before they occur."

The state legislature cut the pro-abortion group's funding in 2001 after lawmakers pointed out that it was using the money to subsidize abortions. That came after former Colorado Gov. Bill Owens ruled in 1999 the such funding would violate the state constitution.

The decision ultimately cost Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, a $16 million organization, $320,000 in state funds.

The abortion business argued that money for abortions and family planning were separate but an independent audit disputed those claims.

Planned Parenthood spokeswoman Kate Horle told the News that the abortion business doesn't want to separate into two groups in order to try to better qualify for the funds.

"The high cost of that restructuring probably doesn't make it a smart move," Horle said.

In previous comments, Ritter said Planned Parenthood would have to keep the money, intended for sex education programs, separate from its abortion activities. However, pro-life advocates argue the taxpayer grants merely free up funds for abortions the agency would otherwise use on family planning efforts.

PPRM came under fire in June for a plan to give away free morning after pills to mark its opposition to a measure Owens vetoed that would have allowed women to get the Plan B drug without a prescription.

The group also upset pro-life advocates in February when it lobbied lawmakers to defeat legislation that would have protected pregnant women and their babies before birth by allowing criminals who assault them and kill or injure their child to be prosecuted for two crimes.

In October 2003, Colorado prosecutors were upset that they could not charge a man in the death of an unborn child because the state has no law that allows prosecutors to hold him responsible.

Daniel Self, 46, was charged with killing a pregnant woman but couldn't be charged in the death of her unborn son. At a hearing, District Judge Gil Martinez dismissed a charge of child abuse resulting in death.

Leah Gee, Self's girlfriend, died two days after she was shot and her son was delivered by doctors via Caesarian section. He died two weeks later form complications.

Related web sites:
Governor Bill Ritter - http://www.colorado.gov/governor

The Dangers of Abortion reported by Operation Save America

Tragedy Strikes Again at 3220 Latrobe Ave. Charlotte, NC
by Kristen Sugar

On the last Saturday of January, tragedy struck again in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the notorious “Preferred Women's Health” abortion mill.

The morning began with prayer and intercession. The Spirit of the Lord moved mightily among those who came to stand for life. Gentle warriors from F.I.R.E. School of Ministry and Operation Save America took their positions at the gates of hell to proclaim the Gospel of Christ and give mothers considering abortion a real choice. Three women this day had already changed their minds and chose life for their unborn children. The power of God was evident!

There was a sense of urgency in the air, and before we knew it, a fire truck and an ambulance arrived on the scene. These are always telling signs that an abortion has been botched. Seeing emergency vehicles at “Preferred Women's Health” is not at all unusual.

Due to the presence of the emergency people and vehicles, four more women chose not to have abortions, hopefully forever, but at least for that day!

A woman who had an abortion over 20 years ago and had been damaged beyond repair during that abortion happened to be with us. Seeing the emergency vehicles, police, and medical staff, brought back so many memories that she ran into the building begging women to come out. She wanted them to know that her story, which had happened so long ago, was actually coming to pass again this day. Of course that brought more police officers.

When they brought the woman out on a stretcher, she looked pale and unresponsive. We were told by a health professional that someone who has lost a lot of blood would look like this woman. So much for the “safe care” one receives at an abortion mill.

Thankfully, one more woman towards the end of this ordeal also changed her mind and came out of that place!

Since the first of the year we have had 20 women change their minds and choose life for their children. There have been many turn-aways, which we do not count as saves. Several have given their hearts to Christ. Not bad for a little band of Christians desiring that all praise and honor goes to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

It is amazing what God can do through us if we will just show-up at the gates of hell.

There have been several documented tragedies at this abortion mill. One wonders how they could possibly still be allowed to open their doors for business. Then we remember that the abortion industry has garnered for itself “most favored business” status in America. Not even the Health Department or the IRS dares to touch them.

As a matter of fact, this abortion mill is known by the hospitals in the Charlotte area as the most dangerous place for a young person to seek medical attention. Hospital personnel are routinely disgusted and shocked by the horrible conditions that the patients are in as they arrive.

Just recently a young Hispanic woman was brought in to a local hospital. Her blood pressure when she arrived was 50/30. She was found in a pool of her own blood on a dirty floor at “Preferred Women's Health.” She spent two days on a respirator and thankfully pulled through. She was allowed to almost bleed to death before the butchers at that place finally called for help. This occurred the last week of January 2007.

Prior to this, we found out that the 15 year old daughter of a prominent District Attorney arrived at the emergency room with her intestines outside of her body. This young girl had to have part of her intestines and her uterus removed. She will never be able to have children.

A few months ago, one of our gentle Christian warriors found a woman on the floor of the bathroom at the McDonald's (just up the street from the abortion mill) lying in a pool of her own blood. She was rushed to the hospital. F.I.R.E. students arrived at the hospital shortly after and were told that it took hours to stabilize this woman.

Apparently the man who had brought her for the abortion at “Preferred Women's Health” was waiting for her to use the bathroom and was unaware that she was unconscious on the floor. Thank God that she was discovered by a Christian woman who knew what this lady had just done, and knew what an emergency it was.

“Preferred Women's Health” is not only killing hundreds of babies each and every month - it is mutilating many, many women. We believe that it is just a matter of time before their neglect, reckless disregard for life, and lust for money leads to the death of a young mother.

Colorado Governor, Bill Ritter to restore funding for Planned Parenthood

Colorado's New Gov Ritter Wants to Restore Planned Parenthood Funds

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by Steven Ertelt
LifeNews.com Editor
December 7, 2006

Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- Bill Ritter campaigned as a candidate opposed to abortions against a pro-life Rep. Bob Beauprez. Colorado voters chose Ritter and some may regret their decision because he announced Thursday he intends to restore state taxpayer funding to the nation's largest abortion business.

Ritter told the Associated Press in an interview that, after he takes office in January, he intends to pursue restoring funding for Planned Parenthood.

The state legislature cut the pro-abortion group's funding in 2001 after lawmakers pointed out that it was using the money to subsidize abortions.

Ritter said Planned Parenthood would have to keep the money, intended for sex education programs, separate from its abortion activities. However, pro-life advocates argue the taxpayer grants merely free up funds for abortions the agency would otherwise use on family planning efforts.

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains came under fire in June for a plan to give away free morning after pills to mark its opposition to a measure Gov. Bill Owens vetoed that would have allowed women to get the Plan B drug without a prescription.

PPRM gave away the drug free at its 25 locations across the state.

The Food and Drug Administration eventually approved over the counter sales in August.

The group also upset pro-life advocates in February when it lobbied lawmakers to defeat legislation that would have protected pregnant women and their babies before birth by allowing criminals who assault them and kill or injure their child to be prosecuted for two crimes.

Kate Horle, vice president for public affairs at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, testified against the bill.

In October 2003, Colorado prosecutors were upset that they could not charge a man in the death of an unborn child because the state has no law that allows prosecutors to hold him responsible.

Daniel Self, 46, was charged with killing a pregnant woman but couldn't be charged in the death of her unborn son. At a hearing, District Judge Gil Martinez dismissed a charge of child abuse resulting in death.

Leah Gee, Self's girlfriend, died two days after she was shot and her son was delivered by doctors via Caesarian section. He died two weeks later form complications.

** Forward this story to everyone you know and encourage them to speak out against this funding. Write a letter, send an e-mail or fax, call Gov. Ritter and tell him this is unacceptable!

Mail
Bill Ritter, Governor
136 State Capitol
Denver, CO 80203-1792

Phone
(303) 866-2471

Fax
(303) 866-2003

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CSFL President Named

Mandy Piper has been named Colorado Students for Life President. Mandy is a Sophomore at the University of Northern Colorado where she is president of their pro-life group, Bears for Life.

Presidents named at CS and UCCS

Freshman, Diane Eckersley has been named President of the Colorado State Students for Life.
Junior Mary Pico has been named President of the the UCCS Students for Life.