Posted on 02/12/2009 2:25:35 PM PST by NYer
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.
Ping!
I will send one. Thank you for sharing idea.
Count me in. Thank you for letting us know.
Good idea.
Thanks for the info! I’m going to buy some today!
Count me in. Thank you for letting us know.
Great idea. I’m in! I’ve seen in multiple places now. This will go (has gone) ‘viral’ (in the internet sense).
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.
Where do I buy red envelopes? I’ll send one every time I have the extra .42.
mrs
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? ;)
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Will do. Good idea.
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.
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