Why Is Saving An Unborn Child NOT “Politically Correct?”
Posted: Saturday, June 28, 2008
by Judi Lake
Judi Lake Advertising
In an age where it is chic to be “politically correct,"
animal activists have emerged far and wide. The once ingeniously brilliant What
Becomes A Legend Most? Blackglama
advertising campaign which highlighted many Hollywood legends such as: Sofia
Loren, Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall, Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minnelli, Audrey
Hepburn, Catherine Denuve, Diana Ross and more is now considered contemptuous by
many today.
Why?
Because The American Legend Cooperative is the exclusive
marketer of the world’s finest ranch raised mink in the world.
In 2005, Elle Macpherson of Elle Magazine, tried to get out of a $2.3 million contract to
promote fur after receiving a threat from animal rights activists.
The then 42-year-old model, who signed on as the new
"face" of Blackglama mink in July of that year, was convinced that
she would be terrorized by anti-fur extremists.
Macpherson, a mother of two, did in fact receive a letter
from PETA vice-president Dan Matthews, warning that she would become a
"target" for agreeing to promote Blackglama.
American Vogue
editor and fur supporter Anna Wintour also was a target of PETA campaigners,
who have thrust carcasses in her face.
Carcasses in her face? I guess they’ve never slipped
on a luxurious Blackglama fur before or they’d have rethought their actions….
Personally, I am as much of an animal lover as anyone; in
fact I am often the brunt of many jokes because of how I pamper my dog, Shadow.
My dog is so spoiled that I honestly don’t know if he even realizes that he is
an animal…
…but I honestly don’t think I’d ever refuse the opportunity
to own a Blackglama fur.
To quote Jerry Seinfeld, “not that anything’s wrong
with that," but I choose to keep animal rights in perspective. I am a
meat-eater and, politically correct or not, love the feel and smell of leather.
Somehow, my “guilt-level" isn’t quite as strong as is
harming our innocent unborn babies.
As a woman who has had four miscarriages and birthed one
child, I know that the unborn “fetus" is human and is not, as science puts it, a "product of
conception."
Within reason, let’s examine the nine stages of pregnancy:
The First Month: (1/2 inch, less than 1 ounce)
• The
fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. Some of these cells will
grow into a baby while other cells will form the placenta.
•
Arms and legs begin to form.
•
Brain and spinal cord begin to form.
• Heart and lungs begin to develop. The heart begins to
beat near the end of this month.
The Second Month: (1 inch, less than 1 ounce)
•
Eyelids form, but remain closed.
• The
inner ear begins to develop.
•
Bones appear.
•
Ankles, wrists, fingers, and toes form.
• The
genitals begin to develop.
By the end of the month, all major organs and body
systems have begun to develop.
The Third Month: (3-1/2 inches, just more than 1 ounce)
•
Twenty buds for future teeth appear.
• All
internal parts are formed, but are not fully developed.
•
Fingers and toes continue to grow. Soft nails begin to form.
•
Bones and muscles begin to grow.
• The
intestines begin to form.
• The
backbone is soft and can flex.
• The
skin is almost transparent.
• The
hands are more developed than the feet.
• The arms are longer than the legs.
The Fourth Month: (6–7 inches, 5 ounces)
•
Eyebrows, eyelashes, and fingernails form.
•
Arms and legs can flex.
•
External sex organs are formed.
• The skin is wrinkled and
the body is covered with a waxy coating (vernix) and fine hair (lanugo).
• The
placenta is fully formed.
• The
outer ear begins to develop.
• The
fetus can swallow and hear.
• The
neck is formed.
• Kidneys are functioning and begin to produce urine.
The Fifth Month: (10 inches, 1/2–1 pound)
• The sucking reflex develops. If the hand floats to the
mouth, the fetus may suck his or her thumb.
• He or she is more active. You may be able to feel him or
her move.
• The fetus sleeps and wakes regularly.
• Nails grow to the tips of the fingers.
•
Gall bladder begins producing bile, which is needed to digest nutrients.
• In
girls, all her eggs have formed in the ovaries.
• In boys, the testicles begin to descend from the abdomen
into the scrotum.
The Sixth Month: (12 inches, 1 to 1-1/2 pounds)
• Real hair begins to grow.
• The brain is rapidly
developing.
• The eyes begin to open.
• Finger and toe prints can
be seen.
• The lungs are fully
formed, but not yet functioning.
The Seventh Month: (14 inches, 2 to 2-1/2 pounds)
• The eyes can open and
close and sense changes in light.
• Lanugo begins to
disappear.
• The fetus kicks and
stretches.
• The fetus can make
grasping motions and responds to sound.
The Eighth Month:
(18 inches, 5 pounds)
• With its major development finished, the fetus
gains weight very quickly.
• Bones harden, but the skull remains soft and
flexible for delivery.
• The different regions of the brain are forming.
• Taste buds develop and the fetus can taste sweet
and sour.
• The fetus may now hic-cup.
The Ninth Month: (20 inches, 6–9 pounds)
• The fetus usually turns
into a head-down position for birth.
• The skin is less wrinkled.
• The lungs mature and are
ready to function on their own.
• Sleeping patterns
develop.
• The fetus will gain about
½ pound per week during this month.
Every unborn child has rights; why on earth is saving a baby
not “politically correct?"
***
Prayer for the Unborn Child
Almighty God, our Father,
You who have given us life
And intended us to have it forever,
Grant us your blessings.
Enlighten our minds to an awareness
And to a renewed conviction
That all human life is sacred
Because it is created
in your image and likeness.
Judi, you provided a respectful and clear case that is, above all, true. Each beating human heart testifies to the existence of the human life it belongs to in that first month of life and beyond. Young and older women with unexpected pregnancies could find your words very helpful, comforting, and settling.Hi Jane. This subject has always puzzled me because I've never understood why there were ever questions about life existing is a fetus in the first place. Pregnancy, whether wanted or not, used to be considered "a gift of life" whereas today, for many, I am no longer certain of what it signifies. Thank you for your comments and hope you have a good weekend.
hi judi, great article, with great research. i have adored babies since i was little. i do not like the idea of abortion, actually, i detest it, however, i wouldn't turn someone close to me away if they told me they were having one or had one. i might try to talk them out of it, though. it's not the sinner i detest, it's the action of terminating a life out of convenience's sake. thanks for sharing, my best, sueHi Sue -- as with you, it is not my job to judge and I personally know many women who have had abortions for various reasons - some as late as the third trimester. My only hope is through prayer and gentle guidance if at all possible. Yes, you are correct in taking the adage, "love the sinner but hate the sin" - surely I have enough of my own sins that need dealing with but I feel compelled to protect the lives of our babies. Thanks for commenting, my friend!
Hi E, great job! Very well laid out with facts but especially heart. I believe that if young girls and women were told that they could hear their BABY'S heartbeat at 10-12 weeks, it might change things a bit. I only have one problem with your article and that is that you kept saying "fetus" , just a pet peave of mine. I always refer to an unborn child as a baby. And yes, it is disgusting that people are applauded for doing all they can to protect animals, but a treated badly for wanting to save an life. I agree that some tactics are unhealthy and uncalled for. But truth, love and much prayer can do wonders in the heart of a scared young girl or a women who is being selfish. Thanks for sharing. Much love, L.Hey L! Yes, I too had a problem penning "fetus" but then again, I wanted to write something in which everyone can relate to and unfortunately not everyone can relate to a fetus being a human being. There have been many marvelous "accident's of birth" who have touched our world and my prayer is that perhaps this touches those who are contemplating abortion or are indifferent on the topic. When we have gotten to the point in which more passion is displayed in protecting animals over human life then we've hit the lowest we can get and I think "we's a there!" Thanks for commenting!Hey girel, you did the right thing. you extend much more grace than I do in this area, perhaps that's why I haven't written to it yet..God, as usual is working balance in my life. :-) You are indeed a woman after God's own heart and set a wonderful example for me! Thanks friend!Thanks Teresa, but don't give me too much credit; I can be a very "hot-headed" Italian at times... have gotten much better but not quite as good as I know I should but hey, what's wrong with a little passion now and then... smile! you're wonderful as you are; God is working with ALL of us moment by moment!
Judi how strange they won't accept the fetus but if you kill a pregnant woman you are charged with two murders? Why, there isn't any life there right? Just a piece of meat, a growth right? Do you sense hypocricy? Yes not what you profess what you do. Of course, great article by a great lady. Best wishes as always Robert.mmm.... I actually never thought of that before so absolutely there is a contradiction! Now that I think of it, Scott Peterson was indeed charged with 2 counts of murder, not one yet the "fetus" has no value in society... interesting. As usual, your comments humble me but I suppose you and I (among others) write about what we believe to be the truth. The very best to you!
You go , girl. You know my feelings on this and you are 100 percent on target. Ted