Friday, June 08, 2007

Now Phila. is officially 'pro-choice'
Cardinal Justin Rigali immediately criticized Council's 9-8 vote, which has no practical meaning.
By Patrick Kerkstra
Inquirer Staff Writer
Fri, Jun. 08, 2007

Already this year, more than 50 resolutions have sailed through City Council, including those that honored Miss Philadelphia, chastised Don Imus, and designated "Safe Kids Week." With rare exception, these purely symbolic gestures are approved by unanimous voice vote.

That wasn't the case yesterday, as Council proclaimed Philadelphia a "Pro-Choice City," which supports "women's reproductive rights and freedom" and defends "the right to choose a legal and safe abortion as a final but critical option for women."

Though the resolution has no practical implications, it was strongly opposed by eight of 17 Council members and generated an immediate and sharply worded rebuke from Cardinal Justin Rigali, who urged "people of good will" to reject the "divisive and erroneous label that Philadelphia City Council has forced upon the citizens of Philadelphia."
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