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Thursday, May 08, 2008
Henry Morgentaler's pointed pen
University of B.C. history professor George Egerton has unearthed a rather sinister letter sent by arch-abortionist Dr. Henry Morgentaler to then-PM Pierre Trudeau in 1973. Some people who have read the letter feel it contains an implied threat of blackmail. Read the following and decide for yourself:
Maclean's story on the missive, in which I am quoted.
My detailed analysis on Lifesite.
Posted by Terry O'Neill on May 8, 2008 in Current Affairs | Permalink
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Another of history's tireless self-promoting crusaders. Ultimately it is people like this who destroy the very cause they profess to love. What Walter Freeman did for lobotomies, what Jack Kevorkian did for assisted suicide, Morgantaler may well do for abortion. Their pathological excesses usually lead history to judge them very harshly in the long run. The real irony is that in the short term they often acquire many admirers.
Posted by: Shane Matthews | 2008-05-09 9:42:03 AM
Kudos to George Egerton. Never heard of him before but he most certainly has discovered a key piece of the puzzle as to how abortion became so political. Who knew all those years ago that St. Henry actually held a knife to politicians of the day. I know the word blackmail is too strong but can't think of another which explains how or why competent politicians of the day could abandon their principles and morals to support the death by CHOICE agenda. Threatening to name names and expose dirty little secrets is certainly applying pressure in an unseemly manner. By today's standards, Henry would have to register as a lobbyist and could be fined for not doing so.
Shane makes a valid point about the heroes of a cause sometimes being the worst enemies of that cause. It just takes time, in this case 35 years, for the truth to come out.
Yesterday's rallies in Ottawa, New Brunswick, Alberta and BC also give evidence to the perseverance of the pro-lifers in Canada who knew the truth back in 1973 and have stood by it knowing one day the voices they raise for the voiceless would be heard.
Thank you George Egerton, Macleans and especially Terry O.
Posted by: Servant | 2008-05-09 11:02:46 AM
Now that questions have been raised about the Abortion issue. Could the so-called "same-sex marriage" issue also need more exposure? Here is an article I wrote in 2004. SJG.
Questions that need real answers on “same-sex marriage.”
By Stephen J. Gray
“Let me state again for the record that the government has no intention of changing the definition of marriage or of legislating same sex marriages. …
I support the motion for maintaining the clear legal definition of marriage in Canada as the union of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.”
(“Hon. Anne McLellan Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib. Tuesday, June 8, 1999 in Hansard” )
Now fast forward to December 9, 2004. This is the day when nine non-elected, appointed judges who used to be lawyers gave their answers to questions submitted by the Liberal government on “same-sex marriage. It is amazing how these Liberals can say one thing then do another. As witness the quote above by one Justice Minister and below by another Liberal Justice Minister, who spoke to the Toronto Star on Dec. 7, 2004. Yet the Supreme Court decision was not scheduled to come down until today Dec. 9, 2004. It would appear the “justice minister” was anticipating the court’s decision. Though a cynical person might say the fix was in and it had “priority.”
The Toronto Star had this to say:
Justice Minister Irwin Cotler says he now plans to introduce a bill to legalize gay marriages "as soon as possible" in the new year. Cotler told the Toronto Star he intends to move quickly, especially if a landmark ruling this week from the Supreme Court of Canada goes in the government's favour. …
Cotler acknowledged designating several bills as "priorities," but said he would put a special push on this bill. "I'm interposing it as a priority." (Toronto Star Dec. 7, 2004.)
Justice Minister Cotler now seems to be in an ever greater hurry for the government to consummate “gay marriage.” CBC news of Dec. 8, 2004 had this to say: “Cotler said the Liberal government would move fast to make the unions legal across the country, introducing the legislation in Parliament as early as this month.”
Marriage, all sensible people know, is the union of a man and a woman. But, this truth is no longer acceptable to our judiciary or our political irresponsible rulers. The “same-sex marriage” agenda appears to have some peculiar fascination for judges and politicians. A suspicious person might ask the question: “What is going on? The judicial and political system appears to be subservient to this type of nonsense.”
Is the homosexual lobby so powerful in the corridors of power that the judges and politicians have capitulated to them? An editorial in the National Post of March 1, 2000, headlined “An open conspiracy” had a sub - headline saying “Justice Minister too close with gay lobby on same-sex marriages.” The Justice Minister at that time was Anne McLellan.
The editorial went on to say:
“Yesterday a committee of Parliament met to discuss Bill C-23, the Liberal proposal to give marriage like benefits to homosexual couples. This is not a radical proposal for same-sex marriages - that has already happened, on April 23, 1998, to be precise, when Rosalie Abella, an appeals court judge from Ontario, decided to change the legal definition of ‘spouse’ so that it might describe one of two homosexuals living together.”
Judge Abella has now been rewarded by the Liberal government for her word changing contortions and now sits on the Supreme Court of Canada, where no doubt she will continue to bring down “landmark decisions” for many years to come.
The editorial further stated: “This open conspiracy involving the courts, the Justice Department and the gay lobby is no figment of conservative paranoia: It is demonstrated for all to see in a confidential briefing note prepared for Anne McLellan, the Justice Minister. The note, written the day of the 1998 decision, acknowledges that Ms. McLellan had ‘already agreed with EGALE to consult them before deciding whether or not to seek leave [to appeal].’ Since EGALE was one of the gay lobby groups suing the government in the first place to allow them to influence the government’s legal strategy was a shameless conflict of interest….EGALE simply told the minister what to do, and she did it.”
Note: EGALE is Equality for Gay and Lesbians Everywhere and receives funding under the Court Challenges Program.
The editorial went on to say about Justice Minister Ms. McLellan:
“Her secretive collusion with EGALE - with whom she pretends to have an adversarial relationship in court - raises more than just political questions; it raises questions of ministerial ethics as well.”
A cynical person might ask the question do some politicians have a gay agenda? The National Post of June 13, 2003, said this about another former Justice Minister, Martin Cauchon: “Mr. Cauchon said he wants to consult with the federal Cabinet many of whom support gay and lesbian matrimony.” The former justice minister is lauded in the following quote:
http://www.samesexmarriage.ca/advocacy/EF040504.htm
May 4, 2004
Cauchon: caring for Trudeau's Just Society
Equality Forum's International Role Model Award
"Mr. Cauchon picked up the torch of Pierre Trudeau and in equally bold and courageous strokes he set out to modernize Canada's political and legal landscape, to build on our country's proud legacy as one of the most progressive nations in the world. He's best known for his extraordinary efforts to legalize gay marriage in Canada. He was willing to use the full power of the national government to support a cause which he knew was just. He not only supported it, he embraced it.
(Source: http://www.samesexmarriage.ca/advocacy/EF040504.htm)
Now that the Supreme Court has answered most of the Liberal’s questions on marriage for them. Perhaps it is time the people of this country had some answers to the following questions.
Why are the politicians in the federal cabinet pushing for “gay and lesbian matrimony?”
Are the courts the weapon being used, to hammer home this political agenda for them?
Does the “gay lobby” have power in the halls of power?
Do we have an “open conspiracy” or a menage a trois between “the courts, the Justice Department and the gay lobby” as the National Post has suggested?
If so do we need an independent public inquiry into this threesome?
These are the questions that need real answers on “same-sex marriage.”
Stephen J. Gray
Dec 9, 2004.
graysinfo@yahoo.ca website http://www.geocities.com/graysinfo
Posted by: Stephen J. Gray | 2008-05-09 5:35:39 PM
Might I suggest Trudeau is still running the country from his grave via his so called "Charter of Rights" and via the Supremes he appointed?
We need to do two things first in this country.
Rename the "Charter of Rights" to the "Charter for Anarchy" and the "Human Rights Councils" to "Thought Control Councils". After that, it will be easier for the Post Modernist to allow these to be abolished.
Posted by: Hal | 2008-05-09 9:30:36 PM
"We need to do two things first in this country.
Rename the "Charter of Rights" to the "Charter for Anarchy""
I wouldn't quite agree with this, anarchy implies civil disorder to lack of government. I would rather call it the 'Charter of Totalitarianism'.
"...and the "Human Rights Councils" to "Thought Control Councils"."
You're dead on there!
Posted by: Vek | 2008-05-10 12:38:39 AM
Well that discussion ended real quick. The most prominent abortionist in Canada is exposed for almost "blackmailing" and holding the Prime Minister of the day hostage and we end up talking about gays by the second posting. I wish these threads would stick to the subject. The second post is longer than the orginal article for goodness sake.
Posted by: Servant | 2008-05-11 9:40:44 AM
Servant said:"The most prominent abortionist in Canada is exposed for almost "blackmailing" and holding the Prime Minister of the day hostage and we end up talking about gays..."
The question is could all these strange happenings, be it same-sex marriage or abortion be attained by pressure from some who have access to the halls of power and have influence? Let's face it certain issues get "privileged" attention.
Posted by: Stephen J. Gray | 2008-05-11 12:30:06 PM
My only concern Stephen was that the fact that Henry pressured Pierre. This letter proves it was not just about his concern for women and their rights. Henry had an agenda. 35 years later we discover it. Evidence and history also shows that he made a boat load of money pushing his agenda. To this day he still rkes in millions every year offering women CHOICE. Let's talk about this future Order of Canada recipient in personal terms.
Posted by: servant | 2008-05-13 4:02:46 PM
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