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1. What happened to the valid but impotent threats to close Catholic hospitals if this bill was passed by the Victorian government, which it was?
   The issue of Doctors conscience is something that should be raised at the UN, but has it? no!
   One would have expected more action from the Bishops over such an important issue as this; what do we get? a statement!
   As usual, it is up to the laity to do talk the talk and walk the walk for want of episcopal leadership.
   How many babies have died under this new law since last year?

   Posted By: Boanerges

2. This is no longer political correctness. This is forcing professional people to act against their beliefs.

   Posted By: Margaret McDonald

3. I understand your outrage at abortion, Boanerges, but I think your thundering at the bishops is misplaced. Far more constructive, I suggest, would be the encouraging of pro-life values based on the defence of human life and dignity in the Social Justice programs of all Catholic schools.

   Posted By: James

4. The changes to abortion laws that were passed in Victoria in October 2008 were anything but "reforms" for a number of reasons. I suggest that CathNews should not be referring to the changes as "reforms" as this could imply popular support for the changes which is yet to be proven.

   Posted By: Michael Palma

5. It is clear that the Church must make a stand and clearly identify all politicians of either side who supported this bill. The Church, whilst steering clear of party politics, must urge its people to refuse to support any politician who supported it. Catholic hospitals must stand strong and call their bluff. The State will not prosecute a Catholis doctor for refusing to kill a child. They would lose power if they did.

   Posted By: Dan

6. Sorry, but until the foetus takes its first breath, it is a parasite living in the body. Secondly who are you to force your weird religious ideas on people you have never even met?
   The earth is already over-populated, many parents who do have children should not be having them because they are abusive. You will never offer financial assistance in raising the child you also will never meet but want to force someone to have?
   Get a life and stay out of everybody else's life.

   Posted By: Violetta

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