On Sunday I went with my friend Rocio and her parents to the Roe v. Wade Memorial Rally in downtown Portland, called “50 Million Lost”. It’s staggering to think how many babies have died in just 36 years – nearly a third of my generation! Every three days, more babies die from abortion than the number of Americans killed in Iraq in five years! Every THREE DAYS! It was bitterly cold and we stood for an hour and a half, but it was totally worth it! Over 7 thousand people showed up! Eight different speakers shared their stories, including a woman who had worked through the trauma of her abortion and was helping others heal, and those who worked in crisis pregnancy centers, loving and caring for frightened women with unplanned pregnancies, offering hope and support. A few pro-choice protesters gathered along the fringes to chant and shout, but the pro-life crowd was respectful, and there were no shouting matches or ugly exchanges. I was impressed that for such a hot-button issue, there was nothing but compassion and respect at this rally, especially for women who have had or were currently considering abortion.
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