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Ottawa, Sept. 21, 2012 – Campaign Life Coalition (CLC) thanks MP Stephen Woodworth (Kitchener Centre) for continuing to encourage a discussion on when human life begins during the second hour of debate on Motion 312. In addition, CLC congratulates MPs Stella Ambler (Mississauga South), David Anderson (Cypress Hills-Grasslands) and Mark Warawa (Langley), for speaking in favor of having the debate, and condemns the cowardly opponents of the motion who spoke out against having a scientific enquiry.

“Motion 312 calls for parliament to evaluate an outdated 400-year-old law that denies modern scientific evidence that proves that life begins at conception,” said Jim Hughes, president of Campaign Life Coalition. “Those who oppose this motion are anti-science, anti-debate extremists who refuse to accept modern day facts. What a bunch of Neanderthals.”

CLC joins Woodworth in finding it ironic that opponents of his motion criticize him for wanting to return to the dark ages when they themselves are defending an outdated 400-year-old law.

“The human being in every stage of life is deserving of basic human rights,” said Mary Ellen Douglas, Campaign Life Coalition National Organizer. “Those who oppose a discussion on this fundamental issue are discriminating against a whole group of human beings based on age and development.”

The final vote is on September 26, and CLC continues to encourage supporters to contact their MPs and urge them to vote yes on Motion 312.

About Campaign Life Coalition

Campaign Life Coalition is a national, non-profit organization involved in political action and advocacy for legal and cultural change in Canada with respect to protecting human life and the family. It is non-partisan and encourages voting based on principles, not party. For more information visit www.campaignlifecoalition.com.

Media Contacts:
 
Mary Ellen Douglas, Campaign Life Coalition, National Organizer 613-389-4472
Jeff Gunnarson, Campaign Life Coalition, Toronto, 416-204-9749 ex. 249

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