PFLI Coordinator Experiences First March for Life
by John Lafranchise, RPh
What a wonderful experience being at my first March for Life in Washington, D.C. today. The crowd was active, engaged, loud, and for the most part, young. It was very cold – a cloudy, overcast day with little spits of occasional rain, but nothing serious. I think God had mercy on us because the heavier rain came an hour or so after the March.
There were speeches by politicians before the march commenced; politicians that we need to clone! Their pro-life message was clear, sound, and encouraging. Many, many high school students were there, some with matching bright orange caps, others with distinctive unifying apparel. Their enthusiasm was cause for hope – they will continue this fight until we win. The future looks encouraging.
As a life-long resident of the Washington, DC area, I am still in awe when I see the buildings that represent the common bond that holds this nation together.
After marching past the Capitol building, we rounded the corner to walk past the Supreme Court. A beautiful building, framed by 16 marble columns, the building echoes the authority represented within. The motto on the building, "Equal Justice Under Law", simply rang hollow, considering the business of the march.
We all hope and pray for the day that the Supreme Court reverses the decision that has led to the slaughter of untold millions of our brothers and sisters, many of whom, had they been allowed to live, would have marched beside us.
John P Lafranchise
PFLI DC/Virginia Coordinator
22 Jan 2008