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TODAY'S DIALOGUE - January 21, 2003
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As Roe vs. Wade Turns 30, Ruling’s Future Is Unsure - LA Times (free registration required)
"Roe is in grave peril," says Betsy Cavendish, legal director for NARAL Pro-Choice America, formerly known as the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League. "A switch in one vote [at the high court] could ban some abortion procedures and possibly ban second-trimester abortions. With a switch in two justices, Roe could be overturned entirely."

Here are some other articles to look at:
Pro-Life Youth Hold Prayer Rally At DC Abortion Clinic (CNSNews.com)
Victims of Abortion Speak Out (NewsMax.com)

• This is a good time to talk to your children about abortion. If you do not wish to discuss this issue during dinner be sure to bring it up after dinner.
  
  
• If you want to study up on abortion together, here are some good websites: National Right To Life and Family Research Counsel.
  
  
• What would you say to a friend who is planning on having an abortion?
  
  
• Here are some Bible verses on abortion. Exodus 21:22-25; Psalm 51:5; 139:13-16; Jeremiah 1:5; Luke 1:41-44.
  

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SIDE ORDERS - other news

New poll shows tilt to protect unborn - Washington Times
Nearly 70 percent of Americans say they favor "restoring legal protection for unborn children," according to a new poll that pro-life groups say shows public opinion is swinging their way on the abortion issue.

Educators ask whether band is too stressful -
Whether band directors are overworking their students is one of the questions members of the University Interscholastic League and Texas Music Educators Association plan to discuss during a meeting today in Austin.

What a hoot! Experts fooled by fake owl - Associated Press
"And he said, 'I just wanted to let you know I'm going to be out front trying to catch this injured owl,' " Andersen said. "I just broke out laughing. I told him it was a fake owl."

Barbie dolls out advice for kids - Reuters
Barbie, that doll of many careers, now dispenses phone advice for young fans struggling with pint-sized tribulations -- an upcoming spelling test, bedtime woes or a pesky little sister.

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LEFTOVERS - previous dialogues

Monday - January 20, 2003

Heaton walks out of music awards show because of lewd tone

Friday - January 17, 2003

• A Hummer-dinger
• Cash-poor police to get cars that carry ads

Wednesday - January 15, 2003

Criminals keep getting younger and younger

Monday - January 13, 2003

School violence hits lower grades

Monday - December 16, 2002

Believe the hype: LeBron better than advertised

Wednesday - December 11, 2002

Two Third-Graders Arrested For Marijuana Possession

Wednesday - December 4, 2002

Surprisingly Few Adults Outside of Christianity Have Positive Views of Christians

Monday - December 2, 2002

Choosing Virginity

Tuesday - November 19, 2002

Study finds steady fall in benevolence

 

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