The unborn are unique human beings with their own unique genetic code and personhood just like you. We are all “clumps of tissue” or cells. The only difference between a born adult and an unborn child is their location and level of development. Humanity is not determined by level of development, location, or any other arbitrary factor used to dehumanize the unborn.
Media Researches
For the Media
The faces of Roe: Women and men victimized by abortion
Core message:
Expose the human carnage inflicted on Americans by Roe v Wade and demonstrate the benefit to society if the Dobbs late-term abortion case is upheld by the US Supreme Court.
Talking points:
- Roe has inflicted unfathomable bloodshed on American citizens.
- Late-term abortion happens much more frequently than Americans realize and are done mostly for social and economic reasons.
- Had the Mississippi 15-week legislation been in effect, countless Americans like Irene and Elliott (whose voices are heard in the special) could have been spared from unspeakable physical and emotional trauma.
- Women will not be abandoned without access to abortion. The pro-life movement is their most loyal advocate.
Suggested questions for the interview
- How far into pregnancy is abortion legal and how many abortions have been done?
- Tell us what Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization is about, and how do you think the Supreme Court will rule?
- Do you think the Court will overturn Roe v Wade, and if so, will abortion end in America?
- Are pro-lifers equipped to help women who don’t have access to abortion, or will they be abandoned as some abortion advocates say?
- What message do you have for women and men who have chosen abortion but now regret their decision?
- What can our listeners do to help save the babies and protect their mothers?
Abortion FAQs
Is the unborn really a baby, or is it just a clump of tissue?
Is it true that an unborn baby can feel the pain of abortion?
In many cases, yes. Dr. Stuart Derbyshire, one of the world’s top neuroscientists, used to believe that an unborn child could not feel pain until 24 weeks. But with new scientific evidence Dr. Derbyshire now believes a child can feel pain at 12 weeks. Other experts believe a baby can feel pain as early as eight weeks.
Will ending legal abortion cause women to suffer and die from illegal abortions?
No. America’s legal abortion industry already resembles inept back-alley abortion. Abortion is inherently unsafe. Every “successful” abortion takes an innocent humans’ life. Notorious abortionists like Kermit Gosnell, Steven Chase Brigham, Leroy Carhart, and many others have seriously injured women and killed their babies. Legal abortion is widely unregulated and has resulted in appalling conditions inside abortion facilities.
Should abortion be available for women victimized by rape or incest?
Rape and incest are horrific crimes. Assailants should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The woman and her baby are victims and should be supported and cared for to the best of our ability. However, we should not inflict a punishment of death on the baby for the crime of his or her biologic father. Women have often said that the act of abortion was a second act of violence against their bodies and emotional wellbeing. Violence in response to violence is not the answer.
Will ending abortion strip women of their rights?
No, ending abortion does not strip women of their rights. No one has a right to intentionally take the life of an innocent child. The unborn are humans, equally deserving of legal protection as much as anyone else. Ending abortion protects the basic human rights of innocent children.
About our president
Victor Nieves
Victor Nieves serves as President of Life Issues Institute and host of Life Issues as well as our half-hour weekly radio program Straight Talk on Life Issues.
Victor is the author of Conservative Prudence, an Amazon #1 new release. He previously hosted The Victor Nieves Show, a popular weekday radio program airing live from 4–6 p.m. on the Real Talk Radio Network, as well as a successful long-form podcast. In addition, he built an audience of hundreds of thousands of followers on social media where his content has had hundreds of millions of impressions.
Victor’s passion for the pro-life cause began at a young age while working state House and Senate campaigns in Missouri. His extensive grassroots experience led him to serve in multiple leadership roles, where he worked to educate voters and mobilize support for pro-life candidates.
Victor earned his degree in Political Science from the University of Central Missouri, with focus on American government. With unwavering dedication to defending innocent life, Victor remains committed to the fight to end abortion in America.
