From the Family Research Council:
A judge recently rejected a motion by Scott Peterson's defense to drop double murder charges in connection with the death of his wife, Laci, and her unborn child, Conner. The California court is scheduled to begin the trial early this year and the prosecutor will push for a double murder conviction under the state's unborn victims of violence law.
The law recognizes two victims in a violent crime against a pregnant woman. While tragic, the trial will highlight the need for a similar federal law. Opponents of the legislation say that it is enough to impose stiffer penalties for a violent crime against a pregnant woman without recognizing the humanity of the unborn child. This begs the question, what makes the crime worthy of greater punishment if there is not another victim involved?
The House of Representatives will consider the Unborn Victims of Violence Act on February 26. and Senate leadership also hopes to have their vote soon. This bill would be an important step to the full recognition of the dignity of the unborn child.
Focus on the Family expects trouble for this bill in the Senate. It will be interesting to hear arguments from the Left on why an unborn child at nine months' gestation is not human. You can write in support of the bill to both your Senators and House Representative here.
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