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Dear, <\/span><\/p>\n

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It has been more than twenty-five years since the Supreme Court of Canada struck down our existing abortion laws as unconstitutional, and Canadians have been debating pre-born human rights ever since that fateful day in 1988.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Respect for human rights is an important virtue of a civilized society and it is for this reason that millions of Canadians continue to speak up for the rights of children in the womb. Pre-born children face injustices in this country like no other, and unlike other marginalized groups, they can\u2019t speak for themselves. There may have been a time when  rhetoric prevented many Canadians from really understanding what \u201cchoice\u201d was, but after twenty-five years that has certainly been stripped away. As a result of scientific advances which make it impossible to dispute the humanity of the pre-born child today\u2019s culture is unwilling to blindly follow in the dogmatic footsteps of their forebears.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Honourable member, Canada needs your leadership in bringing a greater awareness to this injustice. The latest polls indicate that 72% of Canadians do not support the status quo. In addition to the changing attitudes about abortion, the pre-born child also needs legal protection. The violation of their rights presents a moral problem that requires the authorities to step in and legislate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This issue is difficult, and the politics are complicated. But that should never excuse a First World nation from doing everything it can to protect all of its children, no matter where they are located.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It has been too long. It\u2019s time for Canada to start setting things right.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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