With the Annual March for Life registration closing this Friday, our team wanted to remind the student body why we march for life. Take a moment to think about this fact — there have been 56,993,299 abortions in the United States since the Roe vs. Wade Decision in 1973. That is roughly 57 million lives that, through no choice of their own, will never have the chance to enter this world. In order to put this number into perspective, 1,110,563 soldiers have sacrificed their lives out of honor, duty and patriotism for our country in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War — combined. The number of abortions that have occurred in the US is approximately 51 times this value. In the words of Mother Teresa, “The greatest destroyer of peace is abortion because if a mother can kill her own child, what is left for me to kill you and you to kill me? There is nothing between."
Our nation has been founded on the premise that each individual has the unalienable right of LIFE, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Life is the most basic right. All are entitled to it. This is what we strive to protect. Ultimately, abortion is by far the greatest injustice of our time. That is where it becomes our duty to shine light on this situation. Do not underestimate the impact that your voice can have. The media may turn a blind eye to it, but that does not mean millions of Americans are standing idly by.
Here at ND we thrive upon a culture of life and standing up for others. We believe that every human person has dignity and immeasurable value regardless of age, race or economic status. This upcoming January 22nd, each student will have an opportunity to peacefully march in honor of the innocent who have fallen victim to abortion and those in the future who will be given no choice. For only $35, you will join over 600 fellow Notre Dame peers and faculty on a trip to Washington, D.C. in order to march at the Annual March for Life. The University will extend excused absences for missed classes. Please sign up on studentshop.nd.edu or visit the Right to Life website for more information.
So gather a group of friends and join us in defending life this January. Be inspired by the hundreds of thousands of Americans who will be marching for life beside you. Take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate life, meet new friends and enjoy our nation’s capital. Although life may have no guarantees, abortion offers no chances. Don’t you think it is time for everyone to be given a chance?
Noreen Fischer
head commissioner, Notre Dame March for Life
Right to Life Club
Dec. 3rd
