Abortion laws ‘must be strengthened’
PA Wellington Abortion laws must..be strengthened- to safeguard other human rights and values, Archbishop Thomas Williams has said in an election statement... ’ The statement,, read' at Masses .' throughout . the Catholic archdiocese, ■ said that almost 7000 abortions. annually that the unborn: no longer had effective .legislative-protection. Archbishop Williams cited unemployment, inflation, use of natural resources, economic development, and industrial relations as other issues
witch Catholics should inform . themselves oh ,■ “ana vote freely according to conscience.” ’- ' Voters should. examine candidates’, positions' on the full range of issues and on their s personal integrity, philosophy, and performance, Archbishop .• Williams' said. : : : “It is a sad day for any .country - when /its 'citizens comp tb regard, its politicalinstitutions with indifference or disgust’’ he said; -f. . ; Disillusionment and loss of .confidence could only be prevented by voters’ active and . responsible -participation,. in the political process.
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Press, 25 November 1981, Page 18
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