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As a result of this, DFLA's stated beliefs include opposition to [[abortion]], [[euthanasia]], [[capital punishment]], [[embryonic stem cell]] research, [[poverty]], [[genocide]], and "all other injustices that directly and indirectly threaten human life." The organization also states opposition to tyranny, [[terrorism]], [[genocide]], the acquisition of [[weapons of mass destruction]], [[slavery]], and "all other unjust acts of violence and aggression."<ref name=aboutus /> | As a result of this, DFLA's stated beliefs include opposition to [[abortion]], [[euthanasia]], [[capital punishment]], [[embryonic stem cell]] research, [[poverty]], [[genocide]], and "all other injustices that directly and indirectly threaten human life." The organization also states opposition to tyranny, [[terrorism]], [[genocide]], the acquisition of [[weapons of mass destruction]], [[slavery]], and "all other unjust acts of violence and aggression."<ref name=aboutus /> | ||
=== Consistent Life Ethic === | === Consistent Life Ethic === | ||
DFLA considers itself a member of the organization, [[Consistent Life]], previously known as the Seamless Garment Network.<ref name=doncaz>Day, K. (2008, April 22). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=348&catid=25&Itemid=223 DFLA Endorses Don Cazayoux in Special Election]. </ref><ref>Consistent Life. [http://www.consistent-life.org/members.html Member Organizations].</ref> Consistent Life considers 'pro-life' to indicate not only opposition to abortion and euthanasia but also to war, the death penalty, poverty, and racism.<ref>Consistent Life. | DFLA considers itself a member of the organization, [[Consistent Life]], previously known as the Seamless Garment Network.<ref name=doncaz>Day, K. (2008, April 22). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=348&catid=25&Itemid=223 DFLA Endorses Don Cazayoux in Special Election]. </ref><ref>Consistent Life. [http://www.consistent-life.org/members.html Member Organizations].</ref> Consistent Life considers 'pro-life' to indicate not only opposition to abortion and euthanasia but also to war, the death penalty, poverty, and racism.<ref>Consistent Life. [http://www.consistent-life.org/ About Us].</ref> In 2007, the president of Consistent Life, Bill Samuel,<ref>Consistent Life. [http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962 Ethic Speakers].</ref> was chosen to be the lead speaker for DFLA's annual conference.<ref>Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. [http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962 Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA].</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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* [[Dale Kildee]], Representative of Michigan's 5th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Dale Kildee]], Representative of Michigan's 5th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[James Langevin]], Representative of Rhode Island's 2nd district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[James Langevin]], Representative of Rhode Island's 2nd district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
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* [[Dan Lipinski]], Representative of Illinois' 3rd district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Dan Lipinski]], Representative of Illinois' 3rd district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Stephen Lynch]], Representative of Massachusett's 9th district<ref name=allstars /> | * [[Stephen Lynch]], Representative of Massachusett's 9th district<ref name=allstars /> | ||
* [[Mike McIntyre]], Representative of North Carolina's 7th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Mike McIntyre]], Representative of North Carolina's 7th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Mike Michaud]], Representative of Maine's 2nd district<ref name=allstars /> (Questionable voting record since.) | * [[Mike Michaud]], Representative of Maine's 2nd district<ref name=allstars /> (Questionable voting record since.) | ||
* [[Collin Peterson]], Representative of Minnesota's 7th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Collin Peterson]], Representative of Minnesota's 7th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
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* [[Chris John]], Representative of Louisiana's 7th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Chris John]], Representative of Louisiana's 7th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Paul Kanjorski]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Paul Kanjorski]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Ken Lucas]], Representative of Kentucky's 4th district<ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Ken Lucas]], Representative of Kentucky's 4th district<ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Jim Marshall]], Representative of Georgia's 8th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Jim Marshall]], Representative of Georgia's 8th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Michael McMahon]], Representative of New York's 13th district<ref name=allstars /> | * [[Michael McMahon]], Representative of New York's 13th district<ref name=allstars /> | ||
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* [[Mike McNulty]], Representative of New York's 23rd district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Mike McNulty]], Representative of New York's 23rd district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Charlie Melancon]], Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=stupaksmith /> | * [[Charlie Melancon]], Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=stupaksmith /> | ||
Revision as of 17:17, 9 March 2011
Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) is a sub-group of the Democratic Party in U.S. politics, which describes itself as "the preeminent national organization for pro-life Democrats."[1]
Beliefs
DFLA's core principle as stated on its about page is belief in "the fundamental worth, dignity, and equality of all people" and "that the protection of human life is the foundation of human rights, authentic freedom, and good government".[1]
As a result of this, DFLA's stated beliefs include opposition to abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, embryonic stem cell research, poverty, genocide, and "all other injustices that directly and indirectly threaten human life." The organization also states opposition to tyranny, terrorism, genocide, the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction, slavery, and "all other unjust acts of violence and aggression."[1]
Consistent Life Ethic
DFLA considers itself a member of the organization, Consistent Life, previously known as the Seamless Garment Network.[2][3] Consistent Life considers 'pro-life' to indicate not only opposition to abortion and euthanasia but also to war, the death penalty, poverty, and racism.[4] In 2007, the president of Consistent Life, Bill Samuel,[5] was chosen to be the lead speaker for DFLA's annual conference.[6]
History
Members of Congress
Past Members of Congress
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