Posted with the author's permission
Letter to the Editor
The Lawton Constitution
Infant Execution (Abortion) is The Issue

There is only one most important issue this election year; and it is not the War on Terrorism or the Economy. The issue is “infant execution”, commonly known as abortion.

Recently, a few of our local Republican legislators let it be known that they voted for John McCain in the recent Oklahoma Primary. Some that voted for McCain are known to be Christians. One local Republican stated that one major reason he is a Republican is because of his pro-life beliefs. So why does he turn around and vote for “anti-life”, pro-abortion for the nation, John McCain? I don’t know.

Many have said, “infant execution” (abortion) is an important issue, but it is not the only issue to consider. Many then go on to say that the War on Terrorism and the Economy are important also. The fact is, they then make the War and the Economy the most important issues, and seem to forget “infant execution” (abortion) even exists.

For instance, only one Republican candidate for President, Mike Huckabee, supports a national Human Life Amendment. None of the others (Guliani, McCain, Paul, Romney, Thompson) support this pro-life, anti-infant execution amendment. None of the Democrat candidates (Clinton, Obama, Edwards) support a national Human Life Amendment. Think about it, nine Presidential candidates, and only one against “infant execution” (abortion). There is only one current candidate against the killing of over 50 million Americans since 1973. Two million of which have died since 9/11.

The historical fact about elections in America is that our Presidential elections have almost always been about one major issue. From 1850 to 1870 that one major issue was slavery. Our job, especially as Christians, is to decide what is the most important issue, then fight for it. Of the three issues I have outlined above, the most important issue is “Infant Execution” (abortion).
The War on Terrorism has killed about 7,000 Americans; counting 9/11 and the subsequent war. “Infant Execution” (abortion) kills more than 7,000 Americans weekly. In the 332 weeks since 9/11/2007, seven thousand Americans have died in the War on Terrorism. During the same time (332 weeks), over 2,184,000 Americans have died form “Infant Execution” (abortion). What do you think God is more displeased with our nation about?

Frederick Douglas and Francis Grinkie, suggested a way for Christians to vote “righteously.” That way was to look to Proverbs 14:34 before voting. Proverbs 14:34 reads, “Righteousness exalted a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” The sin of “infant execution” (abortion) is truly a reproach to America. Benjamin Rush, one of the signers of our Declaration of Independence, considered himself to be a “Christocrat” before any party affiliation. All Christian legislators and voters should do the same. The major issue in America is “infant execution” (abortion).

Let’s find a Christian to vote for. Proverbs 29:2 reads, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”

By the way, of the five Presidential candidates left (Huckabee, McCain, Paul, Clinton, and Obama), only Huckabee supports a Federal Marriage Amendment and a national Human Life Amendment.

Steve Wilkinson
Lawton