Staff Reports
President Joe Biden holds firm to the left’s stance on abortion rights, which clashes with the pro-life movement underway in Arkansas. The state’s Republican-controlled Capitol is making headway with plans for a pro-life “monument to the unborn” near the Capitol building in Little Rock.
Arkansas reveals plans for new 'monument to the unborn' at state capitol which will commemorate fetuses aborted between 1973 and 2022 before procedure was outlawed https://t.co/wh9pBrc588 pic.twitter.com/XfSUYx7RZ7
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) April 10, 2024
The monument aims to honor the countless unborn babies lost to abortion between 1973 and 2022, following the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade and Dobbs decisions. This move highlights Arkansas’s dedication to protecting the sanctity of life, a core conservative value.
As the final design plans are being ironed out, the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission is expected to choose between two proposed designs that feature a “living wall” concept with greenery and seating areas. These designs symbolize the resilience of life and serve as a poignant reminder of the lives lost to abortion.
The commission’s preference for the “living wall” design underscores the tasteful approach to memorializing the unborn. Despite opposition, including from within the Republican ranks, the pro-life monument represents a significant step in recognizing the rights of the unborn and affirming the conservative principles of the state.
Arkansas’s commitment to promoting a culture that values life is evident in the legislative actions taken to establish the pro-life monument. Such initiatives align with conservative beliefs in protecting the innocent and upholding traditional values, setting a precedent for other states to follow suit in the fight against abortion.
