To the editor:
I am writing to commend U.S. Representative Michael Michaud (D – Maine) for standing strong in support of pre-born children by voting in favor of Congressman Bart Stupak’s pro-life amendment to the House health care bill. The Stupak amendment is designed to protect innocent lives by preventing the federal funding of abortion.
It is critical that the pending health care bill keep in place the longstanding federal policy that prevents most federal dollars from paying for elective abortions. That policy delivers what most Americans want — no tax dollars for abortions.
The only way to accomplish this is to include Congressman Stupak’s language in the final version of the bill.
I would like to encourage you, Mr. Michaud, to stay committed to the Stupak amendment, by voting against any version of the health care bill that does not include it.
Presque Isle
