Gerard's Thoughts and Commentary

Political TV commercials focusing on abortion are highlighting exceptions for rape and incest. As an adult child of rape, I cannot support these exceptions, although I may have empathy for the violated mother. Condoning these exceptions means I would have died. It also means that my entire immediate family would not be here. Further, I would not have been a member of my beautiful adoptive and birth families as well. I vote NO on abortion; I also vote NO on rape and incest abortion exceptions. I hope and pray you will too. Ed Mohs

  The Herald's July 13, 2022 article, " After Roe falls , local abortion clinics already feel "strained system" was clearly supportive of abortion. Starting with the slanted title and caption, then continuing, only two, maybe three people were included from a pro-life perspective.  What did the individuals say to reporters during the interview process that was deemed "not worthy enough" for a front-page leading story?  Did the three reporters contact additional local and national pro-life organizations as those supporting abortion (roughly ten instances)? Also, notice the reference here to "pro-life" as opposed to the term "anti-abortion." Unfortunately, this biased story was hardly balanced! Finally, as one whose life humbly began as a result of sexual assault, it is a joy being present, standing and praying some 20 years at the 32nd & Hoyt intersection, not only for the preborn infants, but also defending and supporting their moms.

  Our nation awaits the latest U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion decision (Dobbs v Jackson) sometime this spring. Regardless of the Justices ruling, pro-lifers must continue advocating for and supporting women and their families with critically life-affirming assistance. It is imperative that existing local organizations, such as Next Step Pregnancy Services , Pregnancy Resource Center , PREPARES , and Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid expand the loving, life-giving material assistance providing baby and maternity clothing, bottles, car seats, diapers, baby formula, and much more. Confirming ultrasounds and pregnancy tests may also be provided to would-be expectant women. This support is all at no cost to the moms.