We Need a Law spokesman Mike Schouten joins Ron Gray and Kari Simpson for a lively discussion on the murderous realities of abortion in Canada and the absurdity of the language that masks the facts. Are things starting to change? The recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Levkovic gives some hope that Canada is moving in the right direction. Perhaps one day unborn babies might be worthy of protection.
Mike Schouten of WeNeedaLaw.ca joins Brian Lilley of Sun News to discuss his campaign for an abortion law in Canada.
It has been said that the greatest way to measure a society is by the way it treats its weakest members.
Using this criterion as a thermometer, how does Canada fair? Are we a country in which the disenfranchised are taken advantage of? Do we have the social structures in place to care for the poor and downtrodden, those who can’t care for themselves or speak up in the face of injustice?
Judging by the increasing level of unrest in recent months, you could safely assume that as a country, we’re not doing very well; the mercury in the thermometer is steadily falling. The Idle No More movement, road and rail blockades, and pipeline protesters fill the front pages of newspapers with charges of one injustice after another.
It is a good thing that we have the ability to reflect on current practices and make adjustments as necessary; this is a virtue of a solid country. I am sure that there are ways to improve the lives of the First Nations, and there is certainly a plethora of ideas on how best to use our natural resources in an environmentally responsible manner that still allows for enough revenue to facilitate the many social programs Canada offers.
Whether or not these current issues should be regarded as injustices is perhaps debatable, but regardless of one’s position on them, the reality is that these are movements made up of people who can speak for themselves and address the way in which they are being treated.
This is quite different from another demographic who are not able to do so. Pre-born children of all ages face incredible injustices in Canada, more so than in any other country in the world. Since the injustice is for the most part invisible and the victims certainly can’t speak against it, it rarely makes the front page of the newspaper.
There is room for improvement in this area. Monday will mark 25 years of no legal protection for children at any stage of development in the womb. This gives us every reason to reflect on the status quo. Undoubtedly there will be some who celebrate this as a huge achievement for women’s rights. It’s unfortunate that many Canadians have accepted the dogma that states that abortion is solely a women’s rights issue. The reality is, it’s a human rights issue and Canada fails to measure up when it comes to its treatment of these weak members of the human family.
Statistics Canada reports that in 2009, there were more than 11,000 abortions after 13 weeks gestation. Interestingly, other western nations, some of which are more secular than ours, recognize in law the rights of pre-born children at 12 weeks gestation. Not only is Canada out of line with other democracies, we are also in contravention of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child, which states: “the child, by reason of his physical and mental immaturity, needs special safeguards and care, including appropriate legal protection, before as well as after birth.”
Just because the quandary posed by blockades, pipelines and reserves is difficult, it is not an excuse to neglect the real concerns expressed. So also, though the issue of legal protection for children in the womb is difficult, it should not be an excuse for inaction.
It’s time for Canada to start setting things right, to coax the mercury back up the proverbial thermometer. Yes, the politics are complicated and difficult, but that should never excuse a First World nation from doing everything it can to protect the truly weakest members of society.
Mike Schouten is the campaign director for weneedaLAW.ca, a national organization that advocates for federal abortion legislation in Canada.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Flash Drive with Ron Gray: Home Schooling in Sweden: Outlawed!
Family Freedom Fighters host Ron Gray reviews Sweden`s decision to outlaw home schooling, effectively turning their education system into a giant social cookie-cutter. After the exact same decision in Nazi Germany proved disastrous, one must wonder what the Swedes are thinking!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
RoadKill Radio News: MP Stephen Woodworth Stands Up for Human Life
Kari Simpson and Ron Gray interview Kitchener MP Stephen Woodworth, who last week asked the House of Commons to vote for Motion 312, which would set up a committee to examine the question of when human life begins. Is the the first step toward developing an actual abortion law in Canada?
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Culture Guard: Your Health: Fight Smart Meters and “Take Back Your Power”
In Part Two of Kari Simpson`s interview with “Take Back Your Power” film producer Josh del Sol, the focus is on the many security risks – personally, nationally, and globally – that the Smart Meter “Smart Grid” exposes us to. Why are our Liberal governments doing the bidding of corporations? Who benefits when hackers and terrorists use our Smart Meters against us? And why are we footing the bill!?
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The Mark Hasiuk Show: We Need a Law for Preborn Human Rights!
Mark Hasiuk speaks with Mike Schouten, director of Preborn Human Rights and his We Need a Law (.ca) campaign. Mr. Schouten is spearheading the grassroots campaign to establish pre-born human rights in Canada. There is an attempt on the federal level to open this discussion, even though Prime Minister Harper has vowed to avoid the issue. Is the recently advertised prenatal sex selection by abortion in BC legal?
Friday, May 4, 2012
Culture Guard: Former Fraud Cop Finds Smart Meters GUILTY!
Kari Simpson interviews Len Miller, a former member of Vancouver Police Department’s Fraud Division. Mr. Miller, also an experienced electrical engineer, explains his case against Smart Meters, which are being illegally forced upon the citizens of British Columbia against their will. Why is the Liberal Party conducting this electronic form of home invasion?
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Family Freedom Fighters: Can We Avoid a Demographic Winter?
Ron Gray delivers two thought-provoking commentaries. First, Ron examines the boom-bust cycle of the world’s population – and notes several reasons why population growth is necessary. Then, in the first of a three-part series entitled “Faith and Science”, Ron notes the need for faith and science to find common ground in order to advance.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
The Prophets War: Support Your Local Smart Meter
Once again, our underground operative has intercepted a perverse directive from General Disorder of The Vulture Guard! Smart Meters, the very symbol of corporatocracy at its worst, are being promoted by the evil general. What will it take for the Resistance to stop this madness? Your support is crucial! Spread the word – Stay strong – Plan to Survive!
Mark Hasiuk speaks with Mike Schouten, director of Preborn Human Rights and his WeNeedaLaw.ca campaign. Mr. Schouten is spearheading the grassroots campaign to establish pre-born human rights in Canada. There is an attempt on the federal level to open this discussion, even though Prime Minister Harper has vowed to avoid the issue. Is the recently advertised prenatal gender selection by abortion in BC legal?