The March for Life: Why We Will Win and Restore Protection to the Babies

Today was the 38th March for Life - can you hear the bells tolling for the millions of babies sacrificed on the altar of selfishness? But as I listened to the speakers today and marched down Constitution Ave and up to the Supreme Court I was excited and energized. And here are a few random observations and thoughts.

*This was one of the largest marches I've ever attended and I've been to all but four!

*The crowd was young and energized. In fact, the crowd was overflowing the mall and people spilled into the road from the sidewalks even ahead of the March banners.

*There were more Congressmmen and Senators on stage than ever and the freshmen included several doctors, one who has brought at least 5,000 babies into the world.

*The speeches from the politicians were laced with references to scripture, so that it was like a revival, something this country sorely needs. And the freshmen promised they will speak out for the babies.

*The crowd was more diverse than I've ever seen before with many "people of color." And, in fact, one of the freshmen congressmen, Tim Huelskamp, a Catholic farmer from the midwest, was there with his four adopted children who are black. See here.

*The pro-abortion group at the Supreme Court was the smallest ever. There couldn't have been more than a dozen, and that's a generous estimate. These are the people who call us violent, but aren't afraid to be among several hundred thousand of us knowing full well that they have nothing to fear.

*The Genocide Awareness Project (GAP) was there in a prominent location exposing the evil of abortion and other assaults against life with huge pictures. America, they said, won't stop abortion until they see abortion. Every social movement from abolition to civil rights to the Vietnam War to the genocide in Darfur have used gruesome photos to arouse the compassion and opposition of the citizens. Jesus Himself left us the image of His bloody sacrifice on the cross. We must tell the truth about abortion! Included in the display were pro-abortion quotes from President Obama who on January 22nd, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade promised his complete commitment to the killing of unborn babies.

*A big message from everyone on the podium was, "Go home and get back to work!" If the only pro-life activity you do is march once of year, you are not part of the solution. Pray and fight. Everyone can play a part. If you're a homeschooling mom, assign your children to write letters to your congressman. It's called teaching civics. They are future voters and need to know that they help shape the culture. Make a phone call, sign a petition, pray once a month at an abortion mill, hold a baby shower for a crisis pregnancy center, pray the spiritual adoption prayer of Fulton Sheen. Everyone has a role to play to protect and defend the innocent. Let us all be part of the solution.