Tuesday, December 8, 2009
I hate politicians
Time for my first rant. In effect the US Senate today has made it possible for all US Catholics to be excommunicated from the Church. With 54 Senators voting to table an ammendment that would keep US tax dollars from paying for abortions. With tax dollars now paying for abortions it can be argued that all US Catholics are procuring abortions by paying their taxes. Canon Law 1398 states "A person who actually procures an abortion incurs a latae sententiae excommunication." Latae sententiae means that the verdict has already been rendered for those who commit this act. Here is a list of Catholic US Senators who I believe should be treated under Canon Law 1398 for providing funds to procure an abortion. Senators Menendez (D-NJ), Gillibrand (D-NY), Reed (D-RI), Leahy (D-VT), Murray (D-WA), Cantwell (D-WA), Landrieu (D-LA), Collins (R-ME), Mikulski (D-MD), Kerry (D-MA), Kirk (D-MA), McCaskill (D-MO), Begich (D-AK), Dodd (D-CN), Durbin (D-IL), Harkin (D-IA).
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As a Catholic I am a war tax protester. I withhold the portion of my owed taxes that would go to pay for the war. I see a new group forming on the horizon: abortion tax protesters. This is not without risk, but successful in making a point. I also withhold a portion of my state income tax liability that pays for death penalty. Of course, I face penalties and the possibility of criminal prosecution...it is worth it to me and my conscience.
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