Argentinian governor: I will not accept abortion or homosexual 'marriage'

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Governor Capitanich

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov 5, 2009 / 08:08 pm (CNA).- In response to debate taking place in Argentina’s National Parliament, the Governor of Chaco, Jorge Capitanich, said this week he would not support any bill that would legalize abortion or homosexual "marriage."

Governor Capitanich said that as a practicing Catholic he could not support such measures, and he promised voters he would not back any efforts to get them passed.

His comments came after thousands of residents participated in a massive protest in support of the right to life and the family. Argentinians also sent the government a written petition expressing their rejection of same-sex 'marriage' and the adoption of children by homosexual couples, as well as the legalization of abortion.

Protestors said their objections were based on the Chaco Provincial Constitution and on their own convictions.

Governor Capitanich thanked the protestors for their efforts to protect “humanist and Christian values.” “We respect all people, but we defend the essential values of the family,” he said.

Archbishop Fabriciano Sigampa of Resitencia also added, “We are not against anybody. We are defending the life that comes from the union between man and woman.”

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Published by: Carol
Provo, UT USA 11/08/2009 09:57 PM EST

Thank you Gov. Capitanich. Every stand against abortion and homosexual "marriage" strengthens us all. Every move toward acceptance of abortion and homosexual "marriage" increases the peril for the whole world.

Published by: Dena Leichnitz
Los Angeles, CA, USA 11/07/2009 05:35 PM EST

Since America has made it clear we are allowing foreign born people to be president, is there any way we can elect Jorge Capitanich in 2012? He would be much better than the usurper we have now.

Published by: KENNEDY FAMILY
Melbourne Australia 11/07/2009 01:39 AM EST

Governor Capitanich, you are one of our pro life heroes and you keep such inspiring company with so many other brave pro life people from all walks of life So we truly need so more morally toned people like you, particularly in politics simple as that!

Published by: A Richardson
Ontario, Canada 11/06/2009 10:38 PM EST

Dear Sir: Pleased to realize there are still people who will take their stand against abortion and homosexuality. Blessings.

Published by: Steve
Van Alstyne,TX 11/06/2009 06:59 PM EST

I aplaud you Governor Capitanich! It gives me hope to know that there are moral and courageous people as leaders of governments. Thank you for defending the sanctity of marriage.

Published by: Julia
HI, USA 11/06/2009 05:49 PM EST

Thank you for defending "the essential values of the family" Governor Capitanich! You will be in my prayers.

Published by: Constance
CT, USA 11/06/2009 12:05 AM EST

Dear Governor Capitanich, I salute you! You are very blessed man! Thank you and God Bless!

Published by: Francis
Wareham Ma 11/05/2009 08:57 PM EST

God Bless this Governor. This man is a TRUE Catholic! Some of our "Catholic" politicians here in the U.S.A. could take a lesson or two from this man.

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