Save the Helms Ammendment
Dear USA, keep your dirty abortion money!
Dear USA, keep your dirty abortion money!
Imagine billions of Americans' hard-earned tax dollars being used to end innocent lives. Shocking, right?
The Helms Amendment, a 50-year-old law, prohibits the use of foreign assistance for abortion. It's been a lifesaver, literally, especially in developing countries. But now, there's a growing movement to repeal it. If that happens, Americans tax dollars will fund abortions overseas. It's cultural imperialism, plain and simple.
Now, more than ever, we need to stand up and be counted. If we don't act, we'll witness an unprecedented surge of tax-funded abortions in the developing world. The abortion lobby is chomping at the bit.
There's no denying - repealing or re-interpreting Helms would break decades of U.S. government actions. Since 1973, Republican and Democratic administrations alike have upheld the Helms Amendment. This law also protects U.S. taxpayers who morally object to abortion from being complicit in paying for abortions.
Repealing or re-interpreting Helms also threatens faith-based groups and others with moral objections to performing abortions. It's a slap to these groups who are often the first responders in humanitarian emergencies. Furthermore, if abortions become a default response to pregnancy in emergencies, donors and aid agencies will lose incentive to fund holistic women's health programs.
We're not alone in this fight. Many Democrat Members of Congress have shown their intention to fund abortions globally. But there's also a strong opposition. The Helms Amendment is popular. A recent poll showed that 77% of Americans oppose using tax dollars to support international abortion.
This is not just about the Helms Amendment. It's about preserving the culture of life. The developing world needs development funds, not abortion funding. This is our chance to make a difference.
Take action now! Sign our petition to ensure Secretary of Health Xavier Becerra and US Ambassador Meg Whitman hear our stand against the repeal of the Helms Amendment.
Together, we can stop this.
More information:
- https://c-fam.org/policy_paper/talking-points-on-the-helms-amendment/
- https://www.liveaction.org/news/abortion-advocates-fund-abortions-nation...
- https://www.heritage.org/life/report/abortion-funding-save-the-hyde-amen...
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Stand Against the Repeal of the Helms Amendment
Dear Secretary of Health Xavier Becerra and US Ambassador Meg Whitman,
As concerned American citizens, we call on you to uphold the Helms Amendment. This crucial legislation safeguards our taxpayer dollars from financing abortions internationally. For almost fifty years, the Helms Amendment has stood as a testament to our nation's commitment to life and respect for different beliefs.
Despite ongoing debates, the fact remains that repealing this law would force all taxpayers to contribute to actions that many find morally objectionable. We urge you to recognize the Amendment's role as a shield for humanitarian operators and healthcare providers who conscientiously object to performing abortions.
Removing the Helms Amendment could also endanger the essential work of faith-based organizations that provide critical relief worldwide. We must not let our foreign aid become a tool for imposing controversial cultural norms on other nations.
Reinterpreting the Helms Amendment could set a dangerous precedent. It could transform abortion into the default response in humanitarian crises, undermining efforts to provide comprehensive women's health services and support for rape survivors.
Lastly, evidence suggests that the American public supports the Helms Amendment, with a Marist Poll indicating that 77% of Americans oppose using tax dollars to fund international abortions.
We implore you to uphold the Helms Amendment and resist efforts to repeal or reinterpret it. Let us continue to respect our citizens' diverse beliefs and uphold our commitment to life.
Stand Against the Repeal of the Helms Amendment
Dear Secretary of Health Xavier Becerra and US Ambassador Meg Whitman,
As concerned American citizens, we call on you to uphold the Helms Amendment. This crucial legislation safeguards our taxpayer dollars from financing abortions internationally. For almost fifty years, the Helms Amendment has stood as a testament to our nation's commitment to life and respect for different beliefs.
Despite ongoing debates, the fact remains that repealing this law would force all taxpayers to contribute to actions that many find morally objectionable. We urge you to recognize the Amendment's role as a shield for humanitarian operators and healthcare providers who conscientiously object to performing abortions.
Removing the Helms Amendment could also endanger the essential work of faith-based organizations that provide critical relief worldwide. We must not let our foreign aid become a tool for imposing controversial cultural norms on other nations.
Reinterpreting the Helms Amendment could set a dangerous precedent. It could transform abortion into the default response in humanitarian crises, undermining efforts to provide comprehensive women's health services and support for rape survivors.
Lastly, evidence suggests that the American public supports the Helms Amendment, with a Marist Poll indicating that 77% of Americans oppose using tax dollars to fund international abortions.
We implore you to uphold the Helms Amendment and resist efforts to repeal or reinterpret it. Let us continue to respect our citizens' diverse beliefs and uphold our commitment to life.
