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Vol. XLII No. 2 www.peopleforlife.org May 2014 Peace and Justice for all Members of the Erie pro-life community had reporter from National Review asked Sr. Obama is “not in favor of abortion,” saying an important opportunity to speak up for Campbell about the crime of abortion: that she had “never seen him act in that way.”) peace, justice, and proper priorities on March Should abortion be legal? Her response: Responding to the pro-life demonstration 26, when a Catholic nun, best known for a “That’s beyond my pay grade. I don’t know.” in an interview with the Mercyhurst student politically-driven bus tour called “Nuns on Fifty people were delighted to gather at newspaper, Sr. Campbell asserted that she the Bus,” was in Erie to get an award from the Mercyhurst main entrance in 20-degree and the pro-life demonstrators were in full Mercyhurst University and speak about weather to offer a different answer: Babies agreement about abortion. That is not the case. peace and justice. The nun’s name was Sister deserve to be legally protected, not legally Deliberately depriving another human Simone Campbell. killed! Protect every child! “Peace and being of his or her life is the gravest of Sr. Campbell is the director of a left- justice” should not have to wait until birth or injustices. As Pope Francis reiterated on leaning organization of politically-active any other arbitrary point in a human lifespan. April 11, 2014, “Life, once conceived, must nuns called Network, which lobbies for We described the gathering as a be protected with the utmost care; abortion larger government social welfare programs “Demonstration of Solidarity with Unborn and infanticide are abominable crimes.” and backs pro-abortion politicians, even ones Children and Their Mothers.” One person, Only by enacting and enforcing just laws as extreme as President Obama. 6th District state Rep. , came all can the government effectively provide the Sr. Campbell conducted one of her bus the way from Meadville to participate. Ed necessary protection. For our nation to tours in the middle of the 2012 presidential Franz, a candidate for state representative in willfully withhold this protection from the campaign, to attack a Republican budget the 17th District who lives near most innocent and defenseless members of proposal and denigrate its author, U.S. Rep. Conneautville, also took part. the human family is a grave crime in itself. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin. Sr. Campbell’s stated lack of conviction The only remedy for the crime of A few months later Sr. Campbell was about peace and justice for all, helps account abortion that Sr. Campbell proposes is more singing the praises of President Obama at the for her lack of discernment about the government spending on social-welfare Democratic National Convention, where she Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), which programs. But the crux of the matter is legal was invited to deliver a speech. channels huge amounts of federal money (an protection for the unborn, not the size of the The presidential campaign, you will estimated $5 billion this year alone) into federal government. Legal protection – recall, featured a Republican ticket of insurance plans that pay for abortion on justice – for the unborn is indispensable. Governor Mitt Romney and Congressman demand, reversing a policy that had been in Sr. Campbell’s approach, like that of a Paul Ryan, both strong supporters of legal effect for more than 30 years. (Sr. Campbell number of similarly-partisan religious protection for unborn children, and a publicly denies that this funding is taking figures, ignores legal protection, is at best Democratic ticket of President Barack place.) It also helps explain her support for indifferent to government-funding of Obama and Vice-president , both the reelection of President Obama, a pro- abortion-killing, and obviously has no strong supporters of abortion on demand and abortion extremist of epic proportions. (Sr. problem with running political cover for taxpayer-funding for abortion. Campbell, while attending the Democratic even the most aggressively pro-abortion During the Democratic Convention, a National Convention, opined that President politicians.

Erie March for Life 2014 36th Pro-Life Breakfast Prayers were led by Rev. Donald Valasek, pastor of Saint Nicholas Orthodox Despite the severe winter, we were blessed Five hundred people attended the 36th Church, Rev. Scott Jabo, president of with remarkably good weather for each of annual Pro-Life Breakfast on January 18 at Cathedral Prep and Villa Maria Academy; our three January pro-life events this year. the Bayfront Convention Center. We were and Rev. Clifford Hamilton, pastor of East The temperature was well above freezing honored to host so many dedicated members Erie Assembly of God. Saving Simon, a new and the winds were calm as two hundred of the pro-life community and many band of young singers and musicians from people, including scores of young people, distinguished pro-life leaders, including: our Hermitage, , made the morning took part in the Erie March for Life on main speaker Dr. Angela Franks and her extra-special by sharing their passion for the January 11. This year’s theme was, “All mother Dr. Wanda Franz, a past-president of pro-life cause as well as their great music. human rights begin with Life!” Gannon the National Right to Life Committee; PA Students for Life led the March carrying the Pro-Life Federation Executive Director 41st MFL Bus Trip Erie March for Life banner. Rev. Rick Michael Ciccocioppo; Catholic Bishops Our most remarkable “good weather Plucknet of the Federated Church and Fr. Lawrence Persico and Donald Trautman; blessing” came during the 41st annual March Mike Polinek of St. George Church led the Congressmen Glenn Thompson and Mike for Life Bus Trip. On Tuesday, January 21, marchers in prayer and shared some Kelly; State Reps. and Brad as we were making our final preparations, encouraging words at the conclusion of the Roae and a number of other government Washington, DC was being hit by a rare March. Thanks to all of our marchers! officials and religious leaders. continued on page 4 Page 2 The Erie Echo May 2014

Pennsylvania Primary Election: May 20, 2014 The following candidates will appear on northwestern Pennsylvania ballots for the May 20 Carnations for Mother’s Day Pennsylvania Primary Election. Determinations about the candidates’ stance on human life issues will be available this Mother’s Day provided here were made by the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC or the National Right to weekend, May 9-11 directly from People Life PAC. They are based on each candidate’s answers to a questionnaire, other statements by for Life at two convenient locations: the candidate, and/or, in the case of an incumbent, voting records and executive actions. Millcreek Mall Community Booth Governor State Legislative District 1 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Tom Corbett R pro-life (incumbent) D pro-life (incumbent) During regular Mall hours Robert R. Guzzardi R pro-abortion Rog’s Warehouse Robert M. McCord D pro-abortion State Legislative District 2 German St., between 18th and 19th Sts. Katie A. McGinty D pro-abortion Flo Fabrizio D pro-abortion (incumbent) Friday noon to 7 p.m. Allyson Y. Schwartz D pro-abortion Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thomas W. Wolf D pro-abortion State Legislative District 3 Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. D pro-life (incumbent) Order in advance or just stop by Lieutenant Governor Luke E. Lofgren R pro-life Credit card payments will be accepted. Jim Cawley R pro-life (incumbent) Pay on-line with PayPal or your credit card Mark S. Critz D mixed State Legislative District 4 by using the “Donate” button on Brad J. Koplinski D pro-abortion R pro-life (incumbent) www.peopleforlife.org; use your credit card when you call in your order at (814) Brandon P. Neuman D pro-abortion Curtiss B. Smith D unknown 882-1333; or pay with a check or cash when Mark W. Smith, Jr. D pro-abortion you get your carnations. Michael J. Stack III D mixed State Legislative District 6 Brad Roae R pro-life (incumbent) Schwartz was the founder and director, 3rd Congressional District Juanita K. Shutsa D unknown from 1975 to 1988, of a Planned Parenthood Mike Kelly R pro-life (incumbent) abortion facility in Philadelphia. Cecile Dan C. LaVallee D unknown State Legislative District 17 Richards, the president of Planned Mel M. Marin D unknown George D. Biros R unknown Parenthood, put it this way in an April Edward J. “Ed” Franz R pro-life fundraising letter: “Some people just talk the 5th Congressional District James P. Gehrlein R pro-life talk – but my friend Allyson is the real deal. Glenn Thompson R pro-life (incumbent) Gary J. Temple R pro-life She opened one of the first women’s health Kerith K. Strano D unknown Parke H. Wentling R pro-life care centers in Pennsylvania, just after the Thomas Tarantella D unknown Wayne E. Hanson D unknown law had changed with Roe v. Wade. Dennis P Webber D unknown Accomplishing such a bold vision at that State Senate District 50 Please let us know if you have additional point in our country’s history took a lot of Michele Brooks R pro-life information about a candidate’s position on human courage, but Allyson rolled up her sleeves R pro-life life issues (e.g., abortion, infanticide, doctor and got the [baby-killing] job done.” Jane L. MacPherson R pro-life prescribed suicide, embryonic stem cell research, health care rationing). Michael T. Muha D unknown Congress

Incumbent U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (3rd PA Pro-Life PAC Departments of Health and State to ensure District) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (5th proper monitoring of abortion facilities and District) are running unopposed in the endorsements quick action when deficiencies are identified. Republican primary, but both will face The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC He then signed SB 732, a measure which Democratic opponents in the fall. Both has endorsed Gov. Tom Corbett (R) and Lt. requires abortion facilities to meet the same congressman have perfect voting records on Gov. Jim Cawley (R) for reelection. In standards for patient safety as apply to human life issues: perfect zeroes from legislative races of local interest, the PPLF ambulatory surgery centers. At least six NARAL Pro-Choice America and Planned PAC has endorsed state Rep. Curt Sonney abortion facilities have chosen to shut down Parenthood and perfect 100% ratings from (R-District 4) and state Rep. Brad Roae (R- rather than address their safety deficiencies. National Right to Life. The two congressmen District 6) Corbett also signed HB 818, a bill to prohibit attended our 2013 and 2014 Pro-Life Governor Obamacare-funded insurance plans from Breakfasts, and both spoke eloquently about paying for elective abortions within the their pro-life convictions on each occasion. Gov. Tom Corbett is the only pro-life candidate Commonwealth. in the Republican gubernatorial primary. State Senate Planned Parenthood says it will spend During his first term, Corbett put his pro- Three pro-life Republicans and one $18 million in 2014 to defeat pro-life life convictions into action in several Democrat (position unknown) are seeking candidates in at least 14 states. Gov. Tom important ways: He took swift action in the District 50 state Senate seat, which will Corbett, not surprisingly, is one of the response to the Kermit Gosnell scandal. be open due to the retirement of pro-life state candidates in their crosshairs. Gosnell is now in prison for murdering Sen. Bob Robbins. Two of the Republicans Four candidates are vying for the newborn infants in his Philadelphia abortion are currently serving in the state House of Democratic nomination for governor. The mill. Pennsylvania had, for years, ignored a Representatives: Michele Brooks (District entire field is pro-abortion. However, the steady stream of complaints about Gosnell’s 17) and Greg Lucas (District 5). hands down favorite of the abortion industry mistreatment of his female patients. Eleven Brooks has represented the 17th in Allyson Schwartz. The abortion giant state employees resigned or were fired Legislative District since 2007 and has Planned Parenthood picked her out of a outright in the wake of the scandal. Corbett attended several of our Pro-Life Breakfasts, crowded field of anti-life candidates and ordered annual inspections and instituted most recently this past January. She was a endorsed her in February. numerous changes at the Pennsylvania continued on page 3

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FROM PAGE 2 seat instead of her current House seat. State Senate One of the pro-life candidates is Republican Ed Franz. Franz has been active with People for strong supporter of HB 1077 the Women’s Right Life and Crawford County Citizens for Life for to Know Act, along with state Rep. Brad Roae many years. He and his wife Patti conduct our (District 6). Mother’s Day Carnation Project each year at their HB 1077 would have ensured that women church in Linesville. Franz also participated in the preparing to get an abortion would have the pro-life demonstration this past March at option of seeing the sonograms that are routinely Mercyhurst University. taken before practically all surgical and drug- induced abortion procedures. Pls. Support our Sponsors State House Forty-eight area businesses and professionals sponsored our 36th annual Pro-Life Breakfast last Seven candidates are in the race for state January. Many of them are listed on our website at representative in Pennsylvania Legislative www.peopleforlife.org/sponsors2014.html. Please District 17, and at least four of them have pro-life patronize all of them as much as you can. And let positions. This district has an open seat because them know that you, too, are pro-life and that you Michele Brooks, the current representative, has appreciate their support for local pro-life projects decided to run for the District 50 state Senate and activities. Memorials Given by In Memory of Given by In Memory of Daniel J. Brabender Jr. Dan & Jane Brabender Joanne Nagy Mary Alice Nagy (daughter) Lawrence F. Berdis Mrs. Lawrence (Johanna) Berdis Marla Pellegrino Jeanne Pellegrino (mother) Charles E. Burger Justine A. Burger Mary Pat Ringhand Florence Ringhand Amy Mulligan KJ Carroll Gretchen & Paul Lorei Antonio Del Rio Ray & Peg Fitzgerald Jim Considine Gratia Wittmann Richard Wittmann Carol A. Doyle Tom Doyle John S. Young Maryann Young David & Peggy Jacquel Alice Froess-Kuhn Helen L. Guth Ralph Guth Given by In Honor of Guy D. Hagen Donald D. Hagen Amy Anderson My friend Barry Patrick Martin & Renee Russ Alice Kuhn Cynthia Dougan Bethel Baptist Church Jerilyn Schultz Alice Kuhn Linda Etter Mark Borowy Thelma Manendo and Family Louis Manendo (husband and father)

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FROM PAGE 1 Grace Larimer and Andrea 2014 PRO-LIFE DATE BOOK 2014 McCormick tied for first place in 41st MFL Bus Trip the grades 7-9 division. Grace is winter snow storm. However, the May 9-11 Annual Mother’s Day Carnation Project May 11 Mother’s Day Emily’s sister and an 8th grade, fast-moving storm was expected homeschooled student. Andrea is to be out of the DC area by 10 May 13 Last day to apply for a Pennsylvania civilian absentee ballot a 9th grade student at Villa Maria p.m., even before we left Erie. May 16 Last day for Pa. boards of election to receive absentee ballots May 19 Election of Officers Meeting, 6:45 p.m. - 1625 W. 26th St., Erie Academy in Erie. Both students Bright sunshine, moderate and chose to write on the topic of diminishing winds, and a 0% May 20 Pennsylvania PRIMARY ELECTION May 28-31 Community Outreach: Erie Wild Rib Cook Off abortion. chance of precipitation was Jun. 12-14 Community Outreach: Lake City Fire Company Carnival All three essay contest forecast for January 22, the day Jun. 15 Father’s Day winners received $35 cash prizes. of the March. Jun. 26-28 National Right to Life Convention - Louisville, Kentucky Our High School Oratory Our buses left Erie right on Jun. 28 National Right to Life H.S. Oratory Contest - Louisville, Kentucky Contest was held on April 19. schedule, and sure enough, we July 15-19 Community Outreach: North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival Theresa Caulfield, an 11th had exceptionally smooth sailing July 31- grade student, took the $100 first all the way to Washington. Aug. 2 Community Outreach: Dan Rice Days, Girard place prize in the 11-12 grade Aug. 25-30 Community Outreach: Erie County Fair at Wattsburg We reached our parking area division. She spoke about Sept. 1-6 Community Outreach: Waterford Community Fair around 6:30 a.m., well ahead of abortion and Planned Parenthood. schedule. Sept. 9-13 Community Outreach: Albion Area Fair Oct. 20 People for Life Meeting, 6:45 p.m. - 1625 W. 26th St., Erie In the 9-10 grade division, the The day was indeed sunny at 6:45 p.m. It will be held at the office of $100 first prize went to Tim Caulfield and the and dry with just a light breeze. The People for Life, 1625 W. 26th St. Members $50 second prize went to Emily Larimer. Tim temperatures were exceptionally cold for whose dues are paid one month in advance of and Emily are in the 9th and 10th grades Washington, but they did not interfere with the meeting will be eligible to vote. The respectively. Tim spoke about abortion, and the March or the marchers’ high spirits. nominees are: Tim Broderick for President, Emily spoke about euthanasia. All three Approximately 145 people traveled to the Carol Struchen for treasurer, Mark Borowy oratory contest winners are homeschooled. March with People for Life this year. for secretary, Marielle Lafaro for first vice- Please keep our 2015 contests in mind, January News Coverage president, Gretchen Lorei for second vice- especially if you are a student or an English president, and Dale Klobusnik for third vice- teacher. All three of our January events received a president. Additional nominations will be Mother’s Day Carnation Project good deal of news coverage: JET-24 / FOX- accepted from the floor with the permission 66 covered all three events; WICU / WSEE May 9-11 will be an extremely busy time for of the nominee, who must be a current People for Life. Many volunteers will be covered the Pro-Life Breakfast and the member of People for Life. March for Life Bus Trip. Coverage from needed for our Mother’s Day Carnation the Erie Times-News / GoErie.com was Politics is a ‘Duty’ Project. Please call (814) 882-1333 and find limited to a brief announcement in early “Politics is the arena where the struggle out how you can help. Student-volunteers are January, prior to our events. The Times did, between truth and lies, justice and injustice, always appreciated. The busiest day will be takes place.... In the American tradition, Friday, May 9. however, print an op-ed piece about the DC people have a duty to bring their beliefs to Our carnations will be available this March for Life that was circulated by the bear on every social, economic and political Mother’s Day weekend at many Erie-area PA Pro-Life Federation. Reports about the problem facing their community. That’s not churches, at the Millcreek Mall Community Pro-Life Breakfast appeared on TV all just a privilege. And it’s not just a right. It’s a Booth, and at our base of operations at Rog’s weekend. JET-24 / FOX-66 provided live duty.” — Most Rev. Charles Chaput, Inc. on German St. between 18th and 19th coverage from our point of departure at St. Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia Sts. Suggested donations are $1.00 for single George Church and School. carnations and $5 for each half-dozen. Please go to www.peopleforlife.org Student Contest Winners People for Life recently held its annual When does life begin? and/or find us on Facebook at student essay and oratory contests. “The undeniable conclusion is that a zygote is facebook.com/peopleforlife for lots of The winners of the essay contest were a human organism and that the life of a new pictures of this year’s January Activities. announced in mid-April: human being commences at a scientifically Election of Officers Emily Larimer, a 10th grade, homeschooled well-defined moment of conception, that is, The annual election meeting of People for student, took first place in the grade 10-12 upon fertilization.” — The Supreme Court of Life is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2014 division. Her topic was euthanasia. the Republic of the Philippines (April 8, 2014)