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The Freedom Debate
by worshipping the cult of choice this government administration has determined that religious organizations lack the freedom to act in fidelity with their beliefs,” Sayre continued. “The White House has sold the First Amendment for a few pennies of political support from the ACLU and the abortion lobby.” Big Brother or what? Alright, I’m on this I thought at the conclusion of Sayre’s Jan. 23rd remarks. How did this one slip by me and the national news media? Was it possible that facing a tough re-election campaign and the possibility of a one-term presidency, Barack Obama had totally lost his mind and decided to become the liberal Big Brother right-wing hysterics have labeled him for three years? While I may be progressive and left of center, I don’t believe leftists and liberals should be allowed to dictate personal behavior any more than I believe right-wing conservatives should. We called and e-mailed Sayre the following day in an attempt to pin down the legislative mandate from the Executive Branch he had referenced. In a return call that day he cited a Jan. 20th announcement from
the federal Health & Human Services Department concerning the cost and availability of contraceptives to all American women through the Affordable Health Care Act. We were somewhat taken aback, as we were aware of an Obama-Biden Re-election Committee press release about the updated affordable health care mandate. Our perception was that it simply states that as part of the Affordable Health Care Act, all insurance companies must make contraceptives available to women without deductibles or co-pays by Aug. 1, 2012. However at issue for pro-fetal-life Catholics like Sayre is the position of religious-affiliated organizations that provide health care coverage for non-Catholic clients, including students, patients and employees. As we were informed by a spokesperson for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which released a scathing attack on the health care mandate (see related story), at issue is not just the Jan. 20th announcement from Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of deadlines for compliance to the affordable health care act. Rather, it is that the deadline announcement does not alter already imposed conditions of the Affordable Health Care Act on what type
“The White House has sold the First Amendment for a few pennies of political support from the ACLU and the abortion lobby.” – Tom Sayre of faith-based organizations – ones providing services, including health care, outside the faith – cannot receive religious exemptions. Are the allegations valid or simply ongoing partisan alarmism, expressed as part of annual pro-fetal-life demonstrations against federal law allowing choice in matters of women’s health, particularly regarding sexual behavior and reproductive rights? If for some the issue is multi-faceted with the conscience and freedoms of all citizens at stake, for others such complexities vanish under the specter of religious fervor and political partisanship. The alarm Sayre brought to the halls of Front Royal town government on Jan. 23rd was soon echoed in conservative Catholic publications nationwide.
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FRPD reports rash of town break-ins Front Royal police are investigating a series of residential thefts that have occurred in the town recently. According to Police Chief Richard H. Furr, since mid-December there have been approximately 20 incidents where homes have been entered and items stolen. In most cases only cash has been taken. Entries have been made through both locked and unlocked doors and windows and most of the thefts have occurred in the south end of town. A few have been in other areas of town. “Our officers are increasing patrols in the residential areas to discourage potential thieves,” states Chief Furr. “We are also enlisting the help of our Neighborhood Watch groups throughout town to report any suspicious behavior they may see. However, any citizen is encouraged to contact the police when they observe something that just doesn’t look right. Residents are also encouraged to lock their doors and windows and make use of outside lighting. If they have an alarm system, use it. Let a neighbor know if you are going to be out of town so they can check on your property.” Furr added, “Our Criminal Investigations Division is utilizing all available resources in investigating these crimes, but our best offense right now is a good defense!” To report suspicious activity, please call the police department at 635-2111. (From a release)
Escaped work release inmate captured in Richmond The evening of Jan. 24, an inmate wanted by the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office since failing to return from a work release assignment on Dec. 19, was apprehended by authorities in Richmond. Theodore James Shuck, 31, was a passenger in an automobile stopped for speeding in the City of Richmond. During questioning by the officer information on Shuck’s identity was obtained. Shuck admitted he was wanted in Warren County. The Richmond officer verified the Theodore James Shuck - information and Shuck was arrested at the scene. He was later home for the holidays? returned to the Warren County Jail, where one might assume he has lost his work release privileges. Shuck was originally serving time for construction fraud and drug distribution. A misdemeanor warrant was issued after his December flight from work release. (Info from two releases)
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