Goodman: Politically Liberal Fascists Tearing Up the Constitution in Madison

Will Goodman has offered some thoughts on the recent City of Madison ordinance targeted at pro-lifers in the city.

The Common Council of the City of Madison voted unanimously Tuesday night (2/25) to adopt an unconstitutional gag-rule resolution offered by organizations that profit from killing innocent babies in the womb (viz., NARAL and "Planned Parenthood") stating that if you disagree with the abortion status quo, you may not do so within a certain distance from the entrance of places where they violently dismember living people. The civil servants of "the People's Republic" of Madison now tell us that if you believe human life is sacred in the womb, you may NOT exercise your right to freedom of speech near their abortion mill doors. ...Or you must face the consequences.

The Madison city council thus speaks the language of the abortion industry and says to peaceful pro-lifers: "Take your signs, quiet words, polite smiles, leaflets, and your Constitutional rights and GET AWAY! OR WE WILL FINE AND ARREST YOU!!"

The new ordinance essentially states that abortion facilities are not in the United States of America, but in the arbitrary jurisdiction of the "City of Madison" --and that the abortuary properties in the city thus supersede free speech rights of the public and make void the US Constitution for those who love human persons in the womb as well as their mothers.

This is yet another very troubling and twisted move towards left-wing fascism, liberal totalitarianism, abortion-tyranny, and contraceptive imperialism. (Like the HHS mandate, Obamacare, tax-funded abortions/contraception, "duty to dispense" pharmacy rules, the elimination of conscientious objection to abortion in hospitals/med schools, broad EC legislative mandates, restrictive insurance coverage mandates for abortifacients, etc.)

Even for those who favor the violence of abortion, this move should sound an alarm. That is because it means ANY city council anywhere can arbitrarily criminalize time-honored, peaceful free-speech conduct in public areas and on public sidewalks just because those few individuals with civil power happen to disagree with your thoughts and words, as well as your message and your politics!

Classical "liberals" and many left-leaning free speech advocates would often quote the violent Voltaire who they claim to have said that he would fight for your right to say the very things with which he so strongly disagreed.

Nowadays, many modern self-styled "liberals" or "progressives" will rather fight (with unjust positive laws) to SILENCE your rights to speak on issues with with they strongly disagree. If you are on the "wrong-side" of their political progressivism, then they believe you have no rights. End of discussion. And therefore, embracing and even protecting these unjust intrusions into the Constitution and the Bill of Rights are now considered being "enlightened", "civil" and "humane" by such "progressives".

Welcome to "progressive fascism".

This is NOT liberal. This is NOT progressive. And this is certainly NOT American. No city council ever has the right to eviscerate, restrict or revise the US Constitution and remove the free-speech rights of any citizens. Period.

Wisconsin Catholic Conference’s “Catholics at the Capitol” 2013: A Pro-lifer’s Perspective

Thank you to Will Goodman for submitting this article to the BC(well, with my instigation). Will is the founding member of the Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe, an apostolate formed by a daily hour-by-hour schedule of prayer, contemplation, study, administrative work, and pro-life action. Founded in 2001 by then Bishop Raymond Burke, the Servants continue their work in the Diocese of La Crosse and the greater Catholic community in Wisconsin and beyond.

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Wisconsin Catholic Conference "Day at the Capital" by Matt J Korger

Guest Post: Voting; For the Love of God!

As Catholics, we are called by God to exercise our civic responsibility to vote in a way that honors God and all people He has created in His “image and likeness” (Gen 1:27). Thankfully, the Catholic Church never endorses any particular candidate or political party. But the Church does teach us that we must never support “intrinsic evils” (immoral acts which can never be approved) that are promoted by some candidates or political parties. Intrinsic evils relevant in our upcoming election include: abortion, euthanasia, cloning/destructive human embryonic research, attempts to re-define marriage, and direct attacks on religious liberty.

The Bishops of the United States teach the paramount obligation to defend life: “Every human being has a right to life, the fundamental right that makes all other rights possible” (The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship). They have also called our innocent sisters and brothers who are threatened by abortion and euthanasia “the poorest of the poor” who demand our utmost concern and attention (Living the Gospel of Life, 5). Our commitment to love these ‘least’ of Jesus’ brethren extends to our responsibility to vote, without regard to political allegiances, so that the lives of the defenseless may be protected. “The Gospel of life must be proclaimed, and human life defended, in all places and at all times. The area for moral responsibility includes not only the halls of government, but the voting booth as well” (Living the Gospel of Life, 32).

In our day, the grave responsibility to help those threatened with being violently killed and oppose politicians who advance the destruction of life, falls upon all of us—with real consequences. Last week, Bishop Callahan shared in his column in our diocesan newspaper an important quote from Bishop Paprocki from Springfield, IL:

“…I am not telling you which party or which candidates to vote for or against, but I am saying that you need to think and pray very carefully about your vote, because a vote for a candidate who promotes actions or behaviors that are intrinsically evil and gravely sinful makes you morally complicit [involved in the evil] and places the eternal salvation of your own soul in serious jeopardy.”

This is a sobering call for us to prayer and discernment by our Bishop—who is not a politician, but a Shepherd responsible to God to teach the truth. When we vote next Tuesday, may it not be an act of partisan politics or even selfishness, but rather an act of love for God and our neighbor—especially those most defenseless and suffering the greatest injustices.

By: Will Goodman, SOLG (Servants of our Lady of Guadalupe), versoalto@gmail.com, 608.698.7443

Bl. Frassati Pilgrimage in La Crosse, WI

A saint that smokes??  Get the FDA!!

Please find attached our PDF flyer[below] for next month's Bl. Frassati Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI, on Saturday, March  10th.  Feel free to help spread the word.

The pilgrimage will feature a pro-life prayer vigil at 10 AM,  followed by Confessions and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass  at the Shrine Church, and will conclude with an opportunity  for skiing/snowboarding at nearby Mt. La Crosse (evening session).

If you have any questions, please contact Will Goodman at 608.698.7443.  Or email Melissa Reise at triparishdre@centurytel.net

May God bless and guide you on your pilgrimage to the heavenly Mt. Zion!