History
What did Roe vs. Wade decide?
It legalized a woman's right to abortion under a "right to privacy."
When does life begin?
At conception/fertilization, when the sperm and egg fuse.
Who is the founder of 'Live Action'?
Lila Rose
What is the true name of the plaintiff of Roe v Wade?
Plaintiff (a person who brings a case against another in a court of law)
Norma McCorvey
Roe v Wade was named after Texas resident "Jane Roe" — a fictional name used in court documents to protect the plaintiff's identity — and Henry Wade, who was the district attorney for Dallas County, Texas. In 1969, McCorvey was denied an abortion because her pregnancy didn't pose a medical risk to her life
At what age does the heartbeat begin?
Baby's heart is beating 3 weeks from conception (5 weeks LMP/gestational).
How many children have been lost to abortion since Roe vs. Wade?
~63 million
Respond to the statement "Don't like abortion? Don't have one."
Many things should be up to personal choice, including some immoral things. But things that unjustly violate someone else’s rights shouldn’t be allowed. Example: “Don’t like assault, just don’t punch people,” doesn’t check out.
What is the name of the Fellowship/Scholarship that the Organization Texas Right to Life grants to undergrad students?
Dr. Joseph Graham Fellowship for College Pro-Life Leaders
What is the age of viability?
~24 weeks of gestational age. (Maybe as early as 22).
Respond to the question, "What about rape?"
First: Rape is a horrific, traumatic crime. Being pregnant from rape would be incredibly difficult, and women in that situation need love, compassion and support. But the child is innocent, too. Should she be killed for the crime of the father? Could we kill a born child conceived in rape? (Trot out your toddler.)
What are two local pregnancy resource centers? Bonus (100 pts): Where are they?
Downtown Pregnancy Help Center, (3636 San Jacinto St )
Fifth Ward Pregnancy Help Center, (743 Shotwell St)
What percent of abortions are performed because of rape?
<1%. Over 90% of abortions are elective (socioeconomic reasons).
What are the 4 categories of differences between born people and pre-born people? (Hint: SLED)
Size, Level of Development, Environment, Degree of Dependency. Same differences also exist between born people.
Who is the Texas SFLA regional coordinator?
What happened to the 'Roe Baby'?
The Roe Baby. Norma McCorvey, the plaintiff in Roe v. Wade, never had the abortion she was seeking. She gave her baby girl up for adoption, and now that baby is an adult.
At what age can fetal brain activity be detected?
Measurable brain waves can be detected at 6 weeks
How many states have banned abortion since Roe v Wade got overturned?
14
Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia
What is the Equal Rights Argument?
If all human adults have an equal right to life, it must be based on something that is equal about us (not intelligence, gender, etc.). We equally share being human. If being human gives us human rights, preborn humans have the right to life too.
How many people follow the Coogs for Life Instagram?
600!