NEWS-THURSDAY, 8th OCTOBER, 2009

The father of Kerrie Woltorton, who physicians let die after she purposely swallowed antifreeze, said, “I am ashamed to be English with the way the law stands. It is plain daft. Hospitals should not be allowed to let people die like this.” Full Story

Hospital Counselor Leaves Abortion Unit during 40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life Vigil participants in Nova Scotia were asked to pray for specific people in the hospital, including a woman who worked part-time as a counselor in the abortion unit. This woman has now given up that position and has asked for a transfer to another ward. Full Story

D.C. Bill Expected to Dismantle Traditional Marriage in Capital by December

D.C. Council member David A. Catania introduced the widely-anticipated bill on Tuesday. Nine of the thirteen council members have co-sponsored the measure, and Mayor Adrian Fenty has also expressed his support. Full Story

Planned Parenthood Conducts Birth Control Clinical Trials on Underage Girls

American Life League’s Jim Sedlak pointed out that the nature of the trials brings up questions since, “in most states, minor girls involved in sexual activity is considered sex abuse and is illegal.” Full Story

Bursting the Bubble: Pro-life Advocates Fight Chicago Law Aimed to Kill 40 Days for Life Vigil

The Chicago City Council is currently considering an amendment which would create a 50 foot bubble zone for protestors around abortion mills, and thereby cripple the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil. Full Story

McGill Pro-Life Presentation Shut Down by Protesters – Two Arrested

As Jose Ruba began the pro-life presentation, about 20 students, including members of SSMU, began protesting, chanting, and singing children’s songs such as Old MacDonald and the hokey pokey. Full Story

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