As a female and a mother, I have been on the responsible end of the umbilical cord. And the role of the arts is to provoke thought. STOP's mission is to educate people, especially those in the arts, about the gruesome procedure. I consider partial-birth the delivery of a child followed by an act of horror. Other signers are equally appalled by the horror of partial-birth abortion.
Abortion is permitted only to save the life of the mother.
Partial-birth abortion must be abhorrent to all who honor Jewish teachings. The Institute for Religious Values plans to place ads in Jewish newspapers in states served by Jewish senators who voted to sustain Clinton's veto. The ads will highlight the statements signed by the rabbis and the women, and encourage all members of the Jewish community to engage in a dialogue about partial-birth abortion and the life issues. My contribution to the Institute for Religious Values is enclosed. Please send me more information.