A New Apologetics: American Suicide. Click here.

Kline’s Kansas Investigation Results in Two More Abortion

Doctors Surrendering their Licenses. Click here.

Body of Pregnant Teen Found in California Landfill. Click here.

Louisiana Abortion Clinics Sue to Block Ultrasound Law. Click

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US Backed Kenyan Constitution Allows Abortion on Demand.

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Sometimes a picture truly is worth a thousand words - or 2,801 pages - the number of pages in the Obamacare enabling legislation.  The minority members of the US Congress Joint Economic Committee have compiled a chart detailing the Byzantine array of bureaucrats and authority that comprise what is so far understood about the bill.  The chart details the 159 new federal agencies that will now be involved in making decisions which at one time in America were made between a physician and patient.

The Chart was compiled at the direction of US Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX) and US Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS).

Take a look - you will soon realize that your authority to direct the health care of yourself and your loved ones is vanishing.

You can download your version of the Obamacare chart from

Congressman’s Brady’s website by clicking here.

Congressman Brady’s indicates the chart is not

complete and reflects only about 1/3rd of the

complexity of the new law.

You can read Phill Kline’s columns on Obamacare by clicking

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The August 1, Amistad Newsletter contains the

following stories:

Gendercide: The World War on Baby Girls.

Aussie Doctor Promotes At Home Do It Yourself Abortions.

From the Archives: NY Man Pleads Guilty to Murdering Daughter to Cover Up Abuse.

Recent News -

California Man Gets Death Sentence for Murdering Pregnant Teen to Cover Up Abuse

Federal Court Order Effectively Releases Notorious Repeat Baltimore Serial Child Rapist

Federal Court Restores 30 Year Sentence for Florida Man Convicted of Multiple Child Rapes.

Read the Amistad Newsletter here.

Court Reverses Conviction Despite Finding ‘Errors’ Alone Not Sufficient for Reversal.

Writing for a unanimous Court, Justice Carol Beier stated that cumulative trial errors required the reversal of the conviction of Raul Manuel Magallanez for multiple counts of child abuse.  Magallanez was convicted by a jury of abusing three children, ages 13, 14 and 15 over a period of several months, often times plying the children with marijuana and alcohol.  Magallanez was 31 years old at the time of the molestations.  He received a sentence of more than 75 years in prison, however, the Supreme Court’s decision sets aside the conviction, the sentence and requires a new trial and conviction if Magallanez is to serve any time.

The Court found the following comments by the prosecutor in the case, combined with what the Supreme Court called a faulty jury instruction and an evidence ruling in the case to require a new trial:

• In closing argument the prosecutor referenced that “we, as adults, trust children.”  The Supreme Court found this to be an impermissible comment on the credibility of a witness.
• The prosecutor, according to the Court, improperly stated that if a juror believed the defendant to be guilty then “you are beyond reasonable doubt.”  The Court found this to be an improper statement.

Further, the Court took issue with the following:

• The Jury was given what is commonly referred to as an “Allen” instruction.  The instruction encourages jurors to reach a unanimous verdict and states that a retrial “will be a burden on both sides.”  The Court found this to be improper although the model instruction given was recently a part of the PIK (Pattern Instructions of Kansas) official guidelines.
• At trial, the judge denied defense efforts to have a full letter read into the record.  The letter, between a child victim and the defendant, was written by the victim.  In the letter, the victim speaks about their sexual relationship and at one point mentions that she was not a virgin at the time she met the defendant.  The Supreme Court ruled that the defense should have been able to use the letter to impeach the victim’s credibility.

Although the Court ruled that none of the errors alone require reversal, the Court found that the errors cumulatively mandated a new trial in all three cases despite compelling evidence of guilt.  This means that the victims will be required to testify again.

The Court is under increasing criticism for a constantly changing interpretation of Kansas statutes and the Kansas Constitution.  Some have said the only consistency with the Court is its constant march towards a judicial rewrite of Kansas law and its consistent criticism of prosecutors and law enforcement.

The State of Kansas has the most closed method of judicial selection in the nation with those with a vested monetary and/or political interest selecting the justices for a lifetime appointment.   Members of the Kansas Bar and the Governor appoint a nominating committee that meets behind closed doors, selects three persons of which the Governor selects one who receives a life appointment without any confirmation requirement.

The Justices are voted on every four years in a “retention” election - meaning that they do not have any opponents on the ballet.  Such elections are almost impossible to lose resulting in a life appointment without scrutiny.  Some are discussing attempting to change the selection method but such changes would require a constitutional amendment.

Currently, a majority of the Court has been appointed by former Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius.  The Sebelius Court effectively rewrote the state system of financing public education ordering hundreds of millions of dollars into education; struck down the death penalty (a decision reversed by the US Supreme Court); has handed down numerous decisions critical of prosecutors reversing numerous convictions and creating wholly new standards; been criticized on its ethics for ex parte meetings with parties interested in litigation before the Court among other criticisms.

The Court is strongly supported by the state’s media and as a result most Kansans are not aware of the scope or nature of the Court’s decisions.  It is too early to determine whether meaningful judicial reform is possible in Kansas.

To read the Court’s decision in Kansas v. Magallanez click here….

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A Baltimore father and mother repeatedly obtained abortions on their three young girls in order to cover up nine years of abuse. Calling it the “worst and saddest” case of incest in his 28 year career, Baltimore Circuit Judge Kenneth Lavon Johnson sentenced a 43 year-old mother to 15 years of prison. The girls father received a life sentence for rapes extending over nine years.

During the abuse, the parents forced the girls to undergo at least 10 abortions, many from the same doctor, who was not prosecuted and stated that he did not have any reason to suspect abuse. The mother would bring the girls to the father for sexual activity and then pretend to be asleep as they screamed and attempted to fight off the father’s advances.*

This case is similar to a case in Wichita, Kansas during Phill Kline’s tenure as Attorney General. Robert A. Estrada repeatedly raped his step-daughter over several years resulting in multiple abortions. His activity did not come to light until a reports were made by a pro-life crisis pregnancy center.  Mr. Estrada is now serving a 90 year sentence.

* “Mother Sentence in Rape Case, Baltimore Sun- Times, Raymond L. Sanchez (12.06.90).

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A new study by researchers at the University of Manitoba concludes that post-abortive women are four times more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol as women who carried their pregnancies to term.  The study joins numerous others in rebutting the claim of abortion providers that abortion addresses the mental health concerns of women.

The study, authored by Margaret Burnett, Jitender Sareen and Natilie Mota and published in the April 2010 issue of the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, also found a link between abortion and other mental health disease including mood disorders.  (read more here)

This joins a 2008 study which you can read about here.

Thanksgiving Eve, November 25, 2009

This morning I am again amazed at the glory of God reflected in His creation. Today’s sunrise painted brilliant colors and although winter’s hibernation loomed, the crisp air was full of life. All preparation is in anticipation of Spring and presentment of plenty. His promises are present for our tomorrows. In such I give thanks.  It seems illogical to experience such peace and joy while also feeling such deep ache, fear and anger. Such conflict often leaves me voiceless….read more here...