After Donald Trump's suggestion that women who have abortions face some sort of punishment, many prominent pro-life organizations were horrified and quickly condemned his comments. The various organizations were in general agreement that Trump's comments did not accurately represent the goals of the pro-life movement and did far more harm than good.
National Right to Life:
National Right to Life: Punish Abortionists, Not Women https://t.co/tFR8BZ2wso #prolife pic.twitter.com/HJlUV4bQ3J
— Right to Life (@nrlc) March 30, 2016
March for Life:
No pro-lifer would ever want to punish a woman who has chosen abortion. This is against the very nature of what we are about. #prolife
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) March 30, 2016
"Women who have chosen abortion need healing & compassion, not punishment." - @jeannemfl https://t.co/eZeyDGQgAB #prolife #trump #abortion
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) March 30, 2016
Students for Life:
Our statement on Trump and abortion: “No one in the pro-life movement wants to punish women who have abortions. (1/3)
— Students for Life (@Students4LifeHQ) March 30, 2016
(2/3)Women facing crisis pregnancies deserve compassion, love, understanding and tangible support. Not only does abortion end a human life,
— Students for Life (@Students4LifeHQ) March 30, 2016
(3/3)it’s the very opposite of empowerment, love, and compassion for women.
— Students for Life (@Students4LifeHQ) March 30, 2016
last line: "To suggest that women be punished for their decision is an inept and reckless statement and should be rescinded.”
— Students for Life (@Students4LifeHQ) March 30, 2016
Fr. Frank Pavone of Priests for Life:
#DonaldTrump needs to understand that women who have had #abortions are already in a prison of guilt and shame. #LoveThemBoth #prolife
— Fr. Frank Pavone (@frfrankpavone) March 30, 2016
Susan B. Anthony List:
We've never advocated for the punishment of women who undergo #abortion - @marjoriesba https://t.co/9c98gmtlnj #ProLife #DonaldTrump
— Susan B Anthony List (@SBAList) March 30, 2016
Concerned Women for America:
And here is the Concerned Women For America's statement on Trump's abortion comments. Trump is "out of touch." pic.twitter.com/YmENmEcNyR
— Kaitlyn Schallhorn (@K_Schallhorn) March 30, 2016
This post has been updated with additional comments.