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Ten Years Later, Boy's 'Hand of Hope' Continues to Spark Debate [Samuel Armas update]
Fox News ^ | May 06, 2009 | Joshua Rhett Miller

Posted on 05/06/2009 2:18:24 PM PDT by rhema

Edited on 05/06/2009 3:29:02 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Nearly 10 years after a stunning photograph of his tiny hand traveled the world, Samuel Armas has a firm grip on what "The Hand of Hope" means to him.

"When I see that picture, the first thing I think of is how special and lucky I am to have God use me that way," Samuel told FOXNews.com. "I feel very thankful that I was in that picture."


(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com:80 ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News
KEYWORDS: abortion; prenataldevelopment; prolife; samuelarmas
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1 posted on 05/06/2009 2:18:24 PM PDT by rhema
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2 posted on 05/06/2009 2:19:46 PM PDT by rhema ("Break the conventions; keep the commandments." -- G. K. Chesterton)
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"It's very important to me," Samuel said of the photograph. "A lot of babies would've lost their lives if that didn't happen."

There is no shortage of liberals who will spit on the ground and despise this lovely boy for entertaining that thought.

Hate-filled weirdos.

3 posted on 05/06/2009 2:22:26 PM PDT by dead
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To: rhema

Made possible by the Hand of God.


4 posted on 05/06/2009 2:23:11 PM PDT by StandUpChuck
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To: rhema

If I remember correctly, a dispute over this photo was the primary reason for Matt Drudge’s departure from Fox News.


5 posted on 05/06/2009 2:23:13 PM PDT by Alberta's Child (I'm out on the outskirts of nowhere . . . with ghosts on my trail, chasing me there.)
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To: rhema

What a great kid. I love his optimism and his spirit. I’m glad to know he’s proud of that picture...he’s right. It probably did convince many, many mothers against abortion.


6 posted on 05/06/2009 2:24:46 PM PDT by pgkdan ( I miss Ronald Reagan!)
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To: rhema

It won’t make that much of a difference. Millions of pro-choicers are complete sociopaths. One cannot expect human empathy from the inhuman.


7 posted on 05/06/2009 2:24:57 PM PDT by Soothesayer (The United States of America Rest in Peace November 4 2008)
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8 posted on 05/06/2009 2:25:15 PM PDT by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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To: pgkdan

Hopefully a dozen or so.


9 posted on 05/06/2009 2:25:57 PM PDT by Soothesayer (The United States of America Rest in Peace November 4 2008)
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To: rhema

Awesome story....Awesome Kid....Obama would have killed him.


10 posted on 05/06/2009 2:41:27 PM PDT by blasater1960 ( Dt 30, Ps 111, The Torah is perfect, attainable, now and forever)
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To: rhema

I wish they would have reposted the picture to go with the story.


11 posted on 05/06/2009 2:44:46 PM PDT by svcw (There are 10 kinds of people in the world: Those who know binary and those who don't.)
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Thanks


12 posted on 05/06/2009 2:45:37 PM PDT by svcw (There are 10 kinds of people in the world: Those who know binary and those who don't.)
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Clancy, who was a freelancer for USA Today when he photographed Samuel's fully-formed hand, now works as a motivational speaker at pro-life events. Prior to the picture, Clancy said, he was pro-choice.

God works in mysterious ways.
13 posted on 05/06/2009 2:50:23 PM PDT by reagan_fanatic (We've gone from Jefferson to the Jeffersons)
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To: Alberta's Child

That’s absolutely correct. He quit b/c Fox wouldn’t let him show the picture.


14 posted on 05/06/2009 3:11:25 PM PDT by Melpomene
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To: svcw

They did. There’s a selection of photos, and that’s the second. You just have to click on them.


15 posted on 05/06/2009 3:12:53 PM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: rhema

Thanks so much for the update pix of little Sammy!


16 posted on 05/06/2009 3:37:11 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)
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Big post with pics (page 2) from years ago:
An Update on Samuel Armas “The Hand of Hope”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/1012548/posts

Pro-Life PING

Please FreepMail me if you want on or off my Pro-Life Ping List.

17 posted on 05/06/2009 9:22:13 PM PDT by cpforlife.org (A Catholic Respect Life Curriculum is available FREE at KnightsForLife.org)
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To: cpforlife.org

Dr. Bruner was my son’s doc as well. Son was born at 27 weeks, 2lb 3oz. He turns 10 this month as well as Samuel.

Special boys, both.


18 posted on 05/07/2009 7:30:46 AM PDT by kimmie7 (THE CROSS - Today, Tomorrow and Always!)
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To: rhema

See #18. Thanks for posting this!


19 posted on 05/07/2009 7:31:40 AM PDT by kimmie7 (THE CROSS - Today, Tomorrow and Always!)
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To: RikaStrom

self ping


20 posted on 05/07/2009 7:38:35 AM PDT by RikaStrom (Bitter? Who me? Nah, I'm just clinging to my guns!)
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