Posted by
Billy on Monday, February 01, 2010 1:14:40 PM
(Here is part of a story that was in my local paper last Friday.)
As Nebraska abortion opponents prepare for Saturday's “Walk for Life'' protest,
they're feeling burned by two officeholders they have supported.
They are upset with recent actions by U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson, a Democrat, and
University of Nebraska Regent Jim McClurg, a Republican.
Nelson voted for health care legislation that did not include abortion
language sought by the National Right to Life organization. McClurg voted to
allow expanded stem cell research at the university.
Both men were endorsed by Nebraska Right to Life when they ran for
office.
“I think our rank and file is ready to hold some feet to the fire,” said Denise
Ashby of Lincoln, chairwoman of the group's political action committee. “They're
just really, really getting tired of getting told one thing and shown another.”
Some abortion opponents say Nelson's vote for the Senate health care bill was
a betrayal.
Nelson said Thursday that he betrayed no one, least of all his personal
convictions. He said he opposes abortion because his children were adopted at
birth.
“I'm pro-life,” he said. “I didn't bend my principles. We just had a
difference of opinion about some language in legislation.
“I believe my language would have prevented federal dollars from being used
for elective abortion. The discussion seems to have gotten personal and
partisan.”
(Mr. Nelson can put all the spin on this but the fact is the health care bill he voted for will use the money of tax payers to pay for abortions. He can no longer call himself pro life. I guess he can still say he is but no pro lifer will believe him. Read more of the above story Abortion foes feel betrayed.)