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Obama Receives Red Envelopes
NCR ^ | February 12, 2009 | Tim Drake

Posted on 02/12/2009 2:25:35 PM PST by NYer

Red Envelope Project

A grassroots initiative to express moral outrage over President Obama’s administration’s promotion of abortion is garnering much Internet attention.

Just as American revolutionaries used tea to protest the action’s of the British government, those concerned with life are utilizing the power of red envelopes to protest abortion.

Supporters have been encouraged to send an empty red envelope to President Obama, symbolizing a single child who died because of abortion.

On the back of each envelope, is a handwritten message that reads: “This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception.”

Word has it that Christ (rhymes with wrist) Otto is the creator of the Red Envelope Project.

“I have been involved in the pro-life movement for nearly 20 years, and it pained my heart to see a man (Obama) and a political party committed to the shedding of innocent blood,” says the email that’s been circulating on the project. “This man, and this party lead our country, but they do not represent me or the 54% of Americans who believe that abortion is wrong and should no longer be legal.”

The writer says that he came up with the idea while praying.

“As I was praying, I believe that God gave me an interesting idea. Out in the garage I have a box of red envelopes. Like the powerful image of the red LIFE tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue. It will be quiet, but clear.”

There are a couple of sister web sites as well. According to one of them, RedEnvelopeProject.org, which is keeping track for those who enter the number of envelopes sent, more than 34,700 have been mailed to the White House so far. The campaign’s goal - 50 million - equals the total number of children who have died as a result of surgical abortion in this country since it’s legalization.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government
KEYWORDS: abortion; prolife; redenvelopeproject
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1 posted on 02/12/2009 2:25:35 PM PST by NYer
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To: Salvation; narses; SMEDLEYBUTLER; redhead; Notwithstanding; nickcarraway; Romulus; ...
Catholic Ping
Please freepmail me if you want on/off this list


2 posted on 02/12/2009 2:26:02 PM PST by NYer ("Run from places of sin as from a plague." - St. John Climacus)
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To: wagglebee; little jeremiah

Ping!


3 posted on 02/12/2009 2:26:23 PM PST by NYer ("Run from places of sin as from a plague." - St. John Climacus)
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To: NYer

I will send one. Thank you for sharing idea.


4 posted on 02/12/2009 2:28:13 PM PST by proud2beconservativeinNJ ("In God We Trust")
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To: NYer

Count me in. Thank you for letting us know.


5 posted on 02/12/2009 2:32:10 PM PST by carikadon
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To: NYer

Good idea.


6 posted on 02/12/2009 2:34:01 PM PST by Tax-chick ("Global leadership means never having to say you're sorry." ~IBD)
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To: NYer

Thanks for the info! I’m going to buy some today!


7 posted on 02/12/2009 2:36:08 PM PST by leapfrog0202
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To: NYer

Count me in. Thank you for letting us know.


8 posted on 02/12/2009 2:36:43 PM PST by carikadon
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To: NYer

Great idea. I’m in! I’ve seen in multiple places now. This will go (has gone) ‘viral’ (in the internet sense).


9 posted on 02/12/2009 2:37:57 PM PST by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free)
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To: NYer

I will send at least as many as come in the package of red envelopes, I’m sure I can get others to as well.


10 posted on 02/12/2009 2:42:09 PM PST by Camel Joe ("All animals are created equal, but some animals are more equal than others"- The Pigs)
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To: NYer

Where do I buy red envelopes? I’ll send one every time I have the extra .42.

mrs


11 posted on 02/12/2009 2:44:13 PM PST by proudmilitarymrs (President Obama wants to spread the wealth around. My wealth.)
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To: NYer; All

BUMP!

From the site:

Here is what I would like you to do:

Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores. On the front, address it to:

President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington , D.C. 20500

On the back, write the following message.

This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception.

Put it in the mail, and send it. Then send this website to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president.

Diana here:

Can I add a note about how his first Grandchild would be killed as ‘punishment’ for either of his daughters should they make a mistake? ;)


12 posted on 02/12/2009 2:48:46 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: proudmilitarymrs

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/866911/Masterpiece-Studios-Holiday-Envelopes-Red-6/


13 posted on 02/12/2009 2:50:12 PM PST by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of ye Chasse, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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To: NYer

The Story...

Below is a letter that has been circulating with a great idea. The message began in silent prayer from a faithful follower who was spending quiet time with God.

Dear Friends and Intercessors:

Red Envelope Project Image This afternoon I was praying about a number of things, and my mind began to wander. I was deeply distressed at the symbolic actions that President Obama took as he began his presidency. Namely, that he signed executive orders releasing funds to pay for abortions, permission to fund human stem cell research, and federal funding for contraception. I have been involved in the pro-life movement for nearly 20 years, and it pained my heart to see a man and a political party committed to the shedding of innocent blood. This man, and this party lead our country, but they do not represent me or the 54% of Americans who believe that abortion is wrong and should no longer be legal.

As I was praying, I believe that God gave me an interesting idea. Out in the garage I have a box of red envelopes. Like the powerful image of the red LIFE tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue. It will be quiet, but clear.

Here is what I would like you to do:

Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores. On the front, address it to:

President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington , D.C. 20500

On the back, write the following message.

Put it in the mail, and send it. Then send this website to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president.


14 posted on 02/12/2009 3:09:12 PM PST by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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To: NYer
I think this is the red cover our Dear Leader prefers...


15 posted on 02/12/2009 3:09:52 PM PST by Gritty (With Obama, we've crossed the line from civil politics to civil war disguised as politics-Alan Keyes)
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To: Salvation
Be sure to do this part!<P>

On the back, write the following message.

This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception.


16 posted on 02/12/2009 3:10:31 PM PST by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Salvation

For people that have trouble finding red envelopes for sale all by themselves near where you live, here’s a good source: www.envelopemall.com

Red envelopes can be purchased starting at 100 (think family, friends, church groups etc. to take part) for around $8.


17 posted on 02/12/2009 3:23:02 PM PST by leapfrog0202
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To: NYer

This is the greatest idea yet! Easy to do; with a serious impact. I will get my box of red envelopes. Thanks for posting this!


18 posted on 02/12/2009 3:29:06 PM PST by CitizenM ("An excuse is worse than an lie, because an excuse is a lie hidden." Pope John Paul, II)
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To: NYer

Will do. Good idea.


19 posted on 02/12/2009 3:37:26 PM PST by FES0844
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To: NYer

great idea, I’ve been using anti-abortion envelopes for years; however, the ones I use are white and red and are sent to everyone when I pay bills, etc., they’re used all the time.


20 posted on 02/12/2009 3:38:50 PM PST by Coleus (Abortion, Euthanasia & FOCA - - don't Obama and the Democrats just kill ya!)
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