¶ Pledged To Eliminate All Abortions
Sturtevant Described Himself As “100% Pro Life.” According to Glen Sturtevant’s campaign website,
[GlenSturtevant.com, accessed 11/28/22]
Sturtevant: “Glen Believes That Life Begins At Conception.” According to Glen Sturtevant’s Campaign website, “Glen believes that life begins at conception, that every human being is made in the image of God, and every unborn child has the inherent right to life. The unborn are the least capable of defending themselves and in the most desperate need of protection. Glen has voted against every bill that does not uphold the right to life for the unborn and his concern for life doesn’t end with the child. Glen has and will continue to also vote to stop subsidies of abortions with taxpayer dollars. He believes we need an all-of-the-above strategy to change hearts, minds, and laws to end abortion. In the Virginia Senate, Glen will: Fight to end abortion in Virginia Ensure Virginians’ tax dollars are not spent on funding abortions Direct funding to Pro-Life Pregnancy Resource Centers Prevent efforts to legalize Euthanasia” [GlenSturtevant.com, 8/09/22 via archive.org]
Sturtevant Supported Ending All Abortions In Virginia. According to Glen Sturtevant’s Campaign website, “Glen believes that life begins at conception, that every human being is made in the image of God, and every unborn child has the inherent right to life. The unborn are the least capable of defending themselves and in the most desperate need of protection. Glen has voted against every bill that does not uphold the right to life for the unborn and his concern for life doesn’t end with the child. Glen has and will continue to also vote to stop subsidies of abortions with taxpayer dollars. He believes we need an all-of-the-above strategy to change hearts, minds, and laws to end abortion. In the Virginia Senate, Glen will: Fight to end abortion in Virginia Ensure Virginians’ tax dollars are not spent on funding abortions Direct funding to Pro-Life Pregnancy Resource Centers Prevent efforts to legalize Euthanasia” [GlenSturtevant.com, 8/09/22 via archive.org]
¶ Called For State Funding Of Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Sturtevant Supported State Funding For Crisis Pregnancy Centers. According to Glen Sturtevant’s Campaign website, “Glen believes that life begins at conception, that every human being is made in the image of God, and every unborn child has the inherent right to life. The unborn are the least capable of defending themselves and in the most desperate need of protection. Glen has voted against every bill that does not uphold the right to life for the unborn and his concern for life doesn’t end with the child. Glen has and will continue to also vote to stop subsidies of abortions with taxpayer dollars. He believes we need an all-of-the-above strategy to change hearts, minds, and laws to end abortion. In the Virginia Senate, Glen will: Fight to end abortion in Virginia Ensure Virginians’ tax dollars are not spent on funding abortions Direct funding to Pro-Life Pregnancy Resource Centers Prevent efforts to legalize Euthanasia” [GlenSturtevant.com, 8/09/22 via archive.org]
- National Abortion Federation: Crisis Pregnancy Centers Are “Facilities That Look Like Medical Clinics But Are Actually Anti-Choice Centers.” According to the National Abortion Federation, “Women have reported to the National Abortion Federation (NAF) that they have sought advice and counseling from facilities that look like medical clinics but are actually anti-choice centers that give them false information and leave them feeling betrayed and misled” [National Abortion Federation, “Crisis Pregnancy Centers: An Affront to Choice,” 2006]
- National Abortion Federation: “Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) Exist To Keep Women From Having Abortions” Through Misinformation, Intimidation, And Harassment. “Women have reported to the National Abortion Federation (NAF) that they have sought advice and counseling from facilities that look like medical clinics but are actually anti-choice centers that give them false information and leave them feeling betrayed and misled. These women often come to NAF member clinics angry and confused about their experience and afraid that they will be treated this way again. This report seeks to educate individuals about these deceptive facilities and empower women to make fully informed decisions about their reproductive health care. […] Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) exist to keep women from having abortions. In many instances, they misinform and intimidate women to achieve their goal.” [National Abortion Federation, “Crisis Pregnancy Centers: An Affront to Choice,” 2006]
- NAF: “Many [Women] Assert That Their Confidentiality Has Been Violated, And That Mistreatment By CPCs Has Threatened Their Health.” According to the National Abortion Federation, “Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) exist to keep women from having abortions. In many instances, they misinform and intimidate women to achieve their goal. Women describe being harassed, bullied, and given blatantly false information. Many assert that their confidentiality has been violated, and that mistreatment by CPCs has threatened their health.” [National Abortion Federation, “Crisis Pregnancy Centers: An Affront to Choice,” 2006]