[Apologetics] Re: SURGEON GENERAL PICK IS PR0-ABORTION

[Art Kelly]

I'm deeply disappointed that the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights
would praise someone with a clear record of abortion activism.
 
I regret forwarding their message praising Benjamin.

Art
--- On Tue, 7/14/09, Dianne Dawson <rcdianne at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: Dianne Dawson <rcdianne at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Apologetics] SURGEON GENERAL PICK IS PR0-ABORTION
To: "Apologetics Group" <apologetics at gathman.org>
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 2:21 PM






Obama Surgeon General Pick Regina Benjamin Wanted Docs to Learn Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Barack Obama named Alabama physician Regina Benjamin as the next Surgeon General of the United States. Benjamin is an African-American doctor who is known for rebuilding her medical clinic after it was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and then ravaged by fire in 2006. However, Benjamin has also urged that future physicians be trained to learn how to perform abortions. In 1990, Benjamin founded the Bayou La Batre Rural Health Clinic to serve the Gulf Coast fishing community of Bayou La Batre, Alabama and its 2,500 residents. She is credited with maintaining contact with patients scattered across multiple evacuation sites and having a practice that allows her to treat all incoming patients, many of whom are uninsured and get rides to the clinic from Benjamin. Benjamin became the first black physician and the youngest doctor ever elected to the American Medical Association's board. In that position, she
 presents some concerns for the majority of Americans who take a pro-life position on abortion. In December 1996, Benjamin spoke in favor of a vote by the AMA's governing body to "urge medical schools to expand their curriculum" to teach "more about abortion." She supported teaching doctors to do abortions in an interview with the Associated Press. "We are adopting a policy that medical school curriculum provide the legal, ethical, and psychological principles associated with abortion so students can learn all the factors involved," she said. Full story at LifeNews.com






From: Dianne Dawson 
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 8:12 PM
To: Fr Andrew Volkommer ; Fr Gary Linsky ; Fr Greg Wilson ; Fr Jack Kelly ; Fr Martin Lawrence ; Brian Casey ; Colleen and Greg Lamberty ; David Mullaney ; Deacon Charley Poole ; Dianne ; Gayle ; Gloria Agostini ; Holly Gatling ; Jim Corbett ; Jim and Ruby Albert ; Lyn Collier ; Merrie Mullaney ; Mitch Michaelis ; Nettie Taylor ; Peter 
Subject: Catholic League: SURGEON GENERAL PICK IS EXCELLENT




At least he's finally made a good nomination!
 
Dianne





--- On Mon, 7/13/09, Catholic League <lg at catholicleague.org> wrote:


From: Catholic League <lg at catholicleague.org>
Subject: SURGEON GENERAL PICK IS EXCELLENT
To: arthurkelly at yahoo.com
Date: Monday, July 13, 2009, 3:29 PM





























July 13, 2009 



SURGEON GENERAL PICK IS EXCELLENT
 
Catholic League president Bill Donohue praised President Barack Obama for his selection of Dr. Regina Benjamin as the new Surgeon General: 


President Obama picked the right person to be the new Surgeon General. Dr. Benjamin is a hero to all those victimized by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Her tireless and selfless efforts are a model for all physicians. 

Dr. Benjamin is an African-American Catholic public servant who has been recognized by Pope Benedict XVI: the Holy Father awarded her the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal for distinguished service. When the pope celebrated Mass in Washington, D.C. in 2008, Dr. Benjamin was there to receive his blessing. Moreover, she has also received the National Caring Award, an honor which was inspired by Mother Teresa. “Church was always a very important part of my life,” she told Catholic Digest. “I believe I am carrying on the healing ministry of Christ. I feel obligated to help continue his works.” 

Kudos to President Obama and congratulations to Dr. Benjamin. She should sail through the Senate.










Susan A. Fani
Director of Communications
The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights
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New York, NY 10123
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