Lubbock, Texas has been the sight of heightened political activism for the last year. On May 1st, this period of Lubbock history will reach a dramatic climax as the citizens of Lubbock consider passing an ordinance outlawing abortion within their city limits.
Read MoreWhile the bill has wide pro-life support, it has come under fire by both pro-abortion groups and be some pro-lifers. Predictably, the pro-choice groups are upset that the Heartbeat bill infringes upon the supposed right to end a child’s life in the womb. More confusing to the political layman is the opposition from certain pro-life groups….[A]bolitionists want Texans to ignore Roe v Wade and to pass and enforce legislation that will make preborn baby killing illegal once again.
Read MoreAt the Tuesday November 17th City Council meeting, the Lubbock City Council demonstrated a complete abrogation of responsibility. One wonders what the councilmen would have done during the Dred Scott era. If presented an ordinance that ensured the citizenship of Black Americans, would they have voted it down because Dred Scott v. Sandford was the “law of the land?”
Read MoreCouncilman Matt Myers said, “I can’t think of a better ordinance to pass than the one we just passed tonight. It gives me hope that there are still God-fearing Americans who are willing to call abortion what it is—murder.
Read MoreResident Debbie Stone shared her thoughts: “It is easy to take a stand when you face no opposition. But when you know that casting your vote may cost you something, your courage is needed. Thank you to Mayor Thomason and the council members who cast their votes in the last meeting!”
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