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Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Gives Birth to Down Baby Despite Abortion Pressure
Life News ^
| 4/22/08
| Steven Ertelt
Posted on 04/22/2008 4:13:50 PM PDT by wagglebee
Juneau, AK (LifeNews.com) -- As many as 80 percent of unborn children diagnosed with Down syndrome become victims of abortion, but Alaska Gov, Sarah Palin didn't let her child become a statistic. Palin, who has deeply-felt pro-life views, gave birth to her fifth child this week and the baby was diagnosed with the condition.
On Tuesday, Palin confirmed her baby, named Trig Paxson, has Down syndrome.
"Trig is beautiful and already adored by us," Palin said in a statement LifeNews.com obtained.
"We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives," she said.
'We have faith that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place. We are truly blessed," the 44 year-old governor added.
Trig was born on Friday, one month before his due date, and he weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces.
Pro-life advocates heaped praise on Palin about the news and said she and her family made a courageous decision to keep the baby.
I can't help but remember Governor Palins campaign slogan Take a Stand,'" Debbie Joslin, the president of Eagle Forum Alaska told LifeNews.com.
"Her choice to value life in a very personal way speaks volumes and gives those of us in the pro-life community in Alaska cause to believe that we truly do have a pro-life leader in charge of our state," she said.
"When so many in our culture have chosen to devalue the lives of those who face special learning disabilities, Governor Palin shines as a great positive role model," Joslin added.
Billy Valentine, a pro-life student leader who worked on the presidential campaign of Sam Brownback, was equally excited.
"Thanks be to God that Gov. Palin is pro-life and the baby wasn't one of the 80% of Down syndrome lives that are aborted each year," he said.
"Say a prayer for Gov. Palin and her family and thank God that the baby is blessed with a pro-life family," Valentine added.
The Palins have four other children including Track, 18, Bristol, 17, Willow, 13 and Piper, 7.
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Alaska
KEYWORDS: abortion; downsyndrome; moralabsolutes; palin; prolife; sarahpalin
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"We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives," she said. AMEN!
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:13:51 PM PDT
by
wagglebee
To: cgk; Coleus; cpforlife.org; narses; 8mmMauser
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:14:14 PM PDT
by
wagglebee
("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
To: Salvation
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:14:28 PM PDT
by
wagglebee
("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
To: 230FMJ; 50mm; 69ConvertibleFirebird; Aleighanne; Alexander Rubin; An American In Dairyland; ...
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:14:55 PM PDT
by
wagglebee
("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
To: wagglebee
who ever would have though the day would come when such a thing would be news?
Godspeed, Governor.
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:15:25 PM PDT
by
the invisib1e hand
(media is now a double-edged sword; it's no longer a billy-club in the hands of the big goons.)
To: wagglebee
"We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives," she said.YES!
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:15:52 PM PDT
by
P8riot
(I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop.)
To: wagglebee
I'm down with this.
I mean, um, this is a good thing.
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:16:13 PM PDT
by
Lazamataz
(Secondhand Aztlan Smoke causes drug addiction obesity in global warming cancer immigrant terrorists.)
To: Lazamataz
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:17:01 PM PDT
by
CGASMIA68
To: wagglebee
EXTRA!
Woman decides against abortion!
EXTRA! EXTRA!
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:17:08 PM PDT
by
the invisib1e hand
(media is now a double-edged sword; it's no longer a billy-club in the hands of the big goons.)
To: wagglebee
What a pity that the Murder for Cash Killers lost some of their blood money.
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:17:31 PM PDT
by
chiefqc
To: Lazamataz
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:17:32 PM PDT
by
the invisib1e hand
(media is now a double-edged sword; it's no longer a billy-club in the hands of the big goons.)
To: wagglebee
Sure wish she’d run for President in 2012. Heck ... she’d even make an awesome VP now.
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:18:12 PM PDT
by
Centurion2000
(Party ahead of principles; eventually you'll be selling out anything to anyone for the right price.)
To: wagglebee
Now if only she hadn’t handicapped him by naming him “Trig.” Eeek!
Best wishes to all the Palins.
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:19:17 PM PDT
by
Tax-chick
("It's hard to be stressed out over your spouse while you're in a bathtub drinking wine together.")
To: wagglebee
God bless her, her child, and the rest of her family.
As others have pointed out, when and if the homosexual “gene” is discovered and can be tested for early in pregnancy, the “pro-choice” movement will undergo a sea change.
Although attitudes are changing already, in the past 15 years or so.
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:19:32 PM PDT
by
cvq3842
To: wagglebee
A politician who lives what she believes.
Cool.
I’d vote for her in a heartbeat, but alas, we’re stuck with the likes of Hillary.
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:19:46 PM PDT
by
metmom
(Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
To: wagglebee
As much as I admire Gov. Palin’s decision, the headline on this story is misleading. Anyone who knows the family understands that there was never any pressure for the governor to abort this child. It might be nice just to praise her love for life and leave the politics aside. Sarah and Todd’s actions speak louder than any headline or political posturing.
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:20:25 PM PDT
by
redpoll
To: Lazamataz
Earlier in the week some one asked why the post were fewer these days....This may be one of the reasons
To: wagglebee
I would love to see her on a presidential ticket, if not now, then sometime within the next 20 years. She'd probably be an excellent balance to McCain (especially since she, too, has a son in the military) but McCain is probably going to need the experience issue against Obama, if he's the nominee. If Hillary is the nominee, then I think she could be a fine choice now, depending on who Hillary picks.
To: Centurion2000
Sarah Palin for VP would be a great way to go after disaffected Hillary supporters.
My guess is Obama will run with Ted Strickland, because he has no chance in Florida and must win Ohio.
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:21:35 PM PDT
by
devere
To: wagglebee
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posted on
04/22/2008 4:22:09 PM PDT
by
krb
(If you're not outraged, people probably like having you around.)
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