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'''Jill Stanek''' (born 1956) is an American [[pro-life]] activist from [[Illinois]], best known for her allegations regarding "[[Born alive rule|live birth]] [[abortions]]" that she publicly testifed were being performed at Christ Hospital in the [[Chicago]] suburb of [[Oak Lawn, IL|Oak Lawn]].<ref>https://www.priestsforlife.org/testimony/stanekbakercongress.htm</ref> More recently, she has received national attention for accusing President [[Barack Obama]] of supporting [[infanticide]] while a member of the [[Illinois State Senate]].<ref>http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2008/08/baipaobamamp3.html</ref>
'''Jill Stanek''' (born 1956) is an American [[pro-life]] activist from [[Illinois]], best known for her allegations regarding "[[Born alive rule|live birth]] [[abortions]]" that she publicly testifed were being performed at Christ Hospital in the [[Chicago]] suburb of [[Oak Lawn, IL|Oak Lawn]].<ref>https://www.priestsforlife.org/testimony/stanekbakercongress.htm</ref> More recently, she has received national attention for accusing President [[Barack Obama]] of supporting [[infanticide]] while a member of the [[Illinois State Senate]].<ref>http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2008/08/baipaobamamp3.html</ref>

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A Christ Hospital spokesman admitted "that between 10 percent and 20 percent of fetuses with genetic defects that are aborted survive for short periods outside the womb."<ref>McKinney, Dave. Bill proposes care for fetus after abortion. Chicago Sun-Times, Mar. 31, 2001</ref>


The Christian magazine ''[[World (magazine)|World]]'' named Stanek one of the 30 most prominent pro-life leaders during the thirty years following [[Roe v. Wade]].<ref>http://www.worldmag.com/articles/6771 {{subscription required}}</ref> Since 2003, Stanek has been a regular columnist for ''[[WorldNetDaily]]''. Stanek also has her own blog, [http://www.jillstanek.com JillStanek.com].
The Christian magazine ''[[World (magazine)|World]]'' named Stanek one of the 30 most prominent pro-life leaders during the thirty years following [[Roe v. Wade]].<ref>http://www.worldmag.com/articles/6771 {{subscription required}}</ref> Since 2003, Stanek has been a regular columnist for ''[[WorldNetDaily]]''. Stanek also has her own blog, [http://www.jillstanek.com JillStanek.com].
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Stanek gained initial prominence in 1999 when she claimed that, while she worked as a nurse at Christ Hospital in [[Oak Lawn, Illinois]], disabled infants that survived [[partial birth abortion]]s were abandoned to die in a utility room.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/judiciary/stan0720.htm Stanek's testimony]</ref> These allegations led to a formal investigation by the Illinois Department of Public Health, which stated that the hospital violated no state laws. Shortly thereafter, [[Advocate Health Care]] changed its policy on induced labor abortions, barring its use against fetuses with non-lethal developmental issues.<ref>Tom McCann.
Stanek gained initial prominence in 1999 when she claimed that, while she worked as a nurse at Christ Hospital in [[Oak Lawn, Illinois]], disabled infants that survived [[partial birth abortion]]s were abandoned to die in a utility room.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/judiciary/stan0720.htm Stanek's testimony]</ref> These allegations led to a formal investigation by the Illinois Department of Public Health, which stated that the hospital violated no state laws. Shortly thereafter, [[Advocate Health Care]] changed its policy on induced labor abortions, barring its use against fetuses with non-lethal developmental issues.<ref>Tom McCann.
''Hospital fires critic of abortion procedure''. [[Chicago Tribune]]. September 3, 2001</ref>
''Hospital fires critic of abortion procedure''. [[Chicago Tribune]]. September 3, 2001</ref>

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A Christ Hospital spokesman admitted "that between 10 percent and 20 percent of fetuses with genetic defects that are aborted survive for short periods outside the womb."<ref>McKinney, Dave. Bill proposes care for fetus after abortion. Chicago Sun-Times, Mar. 31, 2001</ref>


At the signing ceremony for the [[Born-Alive Infants Protection Act]], President [[George W. Bush]] named Stanek in his speech, publicly thanking her for being in attendance.<ref>"[http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2002/08/20020805-6.html President Signs Born-Alive Infants Protection Act]," [[White House]] press release, August 5, 2002. Accessed May 14, 2009.</ref>
At the signing ceremony for the [[Born-Alive Infants Protection Act]], President [[George W. Bush]] named Stanek in his speech, publicly thanking her for being in attendance.<ref>"[http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2002/08/20020805-6.html President Signs Born-Alive Infants Protection Act]," [[White House]] press release, August 5, 2002. Accessed May 14, 2009.</ref>
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==Obama infanticide accusations ==
==Obama infanticide accusations ==


Stanek generated national news during the 2008 Presidential campaign when she claimed on her blog that, during a March 12, 2003, meeting of the Illinois State Senate's Health and Human Services Committee, Committee Chairman Barack Obama prevented the passage of an amendment to Bill 1082 that would have conveyed "the rights of [[personhood]] upon any fetus expelled or extracted from the womb if that fetus was capable of breathing or voluntary motion."<ref name=Trib082108>[http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2008/aug/21/local/chi-zorn_21aug21 Obama’s rejection of 2003 abortion bill comes to forefront], [[Eric Zorn]], August 21, 2008</ref> Stanek argued that Obama had supported the killing of such infants and claimed that he had advocated for [[infanticide]].
Stanek generated national news during the 2008 Presidential campaign when publicizing Barack Obama's four votes against Illinois' Born Alive Infants Protection Act while state senator as well as his state senate floor testimony<ref>http://www.jillstanek.com/2008/02/links-to-barack-obamas-votes-on-ils-born-alive-infant-protection-act/</ref>. She posted a vote tally on her blog<ref>http://www.jillstanek.com/Obama%27s%20vote%20against%20SB1082%20pdf.pdf</ref> showing that, during a March 12, 2003, meeting of the Illinois State Senate's Health and Human Services Committee, Committee Chairman Barack Obama prevented the passage of an amendment to Bill 1082 that would have conveyed "the rights of [[personhood]] upon any fetus expelled or extracted from the womb if that fetus was capable of breathing or voluntary motion."<ref name=Trib082108>[http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2008/aug/21/local/chi-zorn_21aug21 Obama’s rejection of 2003 abortion bill comes to forefront], [[Eric Zorn]], August 21, 2008</ref> Stanek argued that Obama had supported the killing of such infants and claimed that he had advocated for [[infanticide]].


Stanek later accused Obama of allowing [[statutory rape]] to go undetected by opposing [[parental notification (abortion)|parental notification laws]].<ref>http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=61735</ref>
Stanek later accused Obama of allowing [[statutory rape]] to go undetected by opposing [[parental notification (abortion)|parental notification laws]].<ref>http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=61735</ref>
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Stanek has been fiercely critical of [[Sam Brownback]] of Kansas, a leading pro-life advocate, for compromising in confirming pro-choice candidates for office.<ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=90697 She won't be in Kansas anymore]</ref>
Stanek was critical of [[Sam Brownback]] of Kansas, a leading pro-life advocate, for compromising in supporting Barack Obama's nomination of pr-choice Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services.<ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=90697 She won't be in Kansas anymore]</ref>


==Views on Scott Roeder's trial==
==Views on Scott Roeder's trial==

Revision as of 11:59, 18 November 2010

Jill Stanek (born 1956) is an American pro-life activist from Illinois, best known for her allegations regarding "live birth abortions" that she publicly testifed were being performed at Christ Hospital in the Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn.[1] More recently, she has received national attention for accusing President Barack Obama of supporting infanticide while a member of the Illinois State Senate.[2]

The Christian magazine World named Stanek one of the 30 most prominent pro-life leaders during the thirty years following Roe v. Wade.[3] Since 2003, Stanek has been a regular columnist for WorldNetDaily. Stanek also has her own blog, JillStanek.com.

Stanek testified twice before the Judiciary Constitution Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives, and in several state legislatures. She is also a frequent speaker at state and local pro-life events.

Stanek ran for the Republican nomination for the Illinois House of Representatives in 2002, on a pro-life platform, but was defeated.[4]

As of 2009, she lives in Mokena, Illinois.

Christ Hospital controversy

Stanek gained initial prominence in 1999 when she claimed that, while she worked as a nurse at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois, disabled infants that survived partial birth abortions were abandoned to die in a utility room.[5] These allegations led to a formal investigation by the Illinois Department of Public Health, which stated that the hospital violated no state laws. Shortly thereafter, Advocate Health Care changed its policy on induced labor abortions, barring its use against fetuses with non-lethal developmental issues.[6]

A Christ Hospital spokesman admitted "that between 10 percent and 20 percent of fetuses with genetic defects that are aborted survive for short periods outside the womb."[7]

At the signing ceremony for the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, President George W. Bush named Stanek in his speech, publicly thanking her for being in attendance.[8]

Obama infanticide accusations

Stanek generated national news during the 2008 Presidential campaign when publicizing Barack Obama's four votes against Illinois' Born Alive Infants Protection Act while state senator as well as his state senate floor testimony[9]. She posted a vote tally on her blog[10] showing that, during a March 12, 2003, meeting of the Illinois State Senate's Health and Human Services Committee, Committee Chairman Barack Obama prevented the passage of an amendment to Bill 1082 that would have conveyed "the rights of personhood upon any fetus expelled or extracted from the womb if that fetus was capable of breathing or voluntary motion."[11] Stanek argued that Obama had supported the killing of such infants and claimed that he had advocated for infanticide.

Stanek later accused Obama of allowing statutory rape to go undetected by opposing parental notification laws.[12]

Views on abortion

Stanek was critical of Sam Brownback of Kansas, a leading pro-life advocate, for compromising in supporting Barack Obama's nomination of pr-choice Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services.[13]

Views on Scott Roeder's trial

Stanek has written that Scott Roeder (who murdered Dr. George Tiller) did not get his "fair day in court". According to Stanek's article, Roeder should have been allowed to argue that shooting Tiller was a lesser crime called "voluntary manslaughter", rather than murder, because Tiller was a specialist in abortions. Stanek concludes that the fact that Roeder was not allowed this argument "...shows that the only class of people who do not get their fair day in court are those who believe in the personhood of the preborn."[14]

References

  1. ^ https://www.priestsforlife.org/testimony/stanekbakercongress.htm
  2. ^ http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2008/08/baipaobamamp3.html
  3. ^ http://www.worldmag.com/articles/6771 (subscription required)
  4. ^ Herman, Andrew. High-profile candidate dives into local race. Chicago Sun-Times, Feb. 14, 2002.
  5. ^ Stanek's testimony
  6. ^ Tom McCann. Hospital fires critic of abortion procedure. Chicago Tribune. September 3, 2001
  7. ^ McKinney, Dave. Bill proposes care for fetus after abortion. Chicago Sun-Times, Mar. 31, 2001
  8. ^ "President Signs Born-Alive Infants Protection Act," White House press release, August 5, 2002. Accessed May 14, 2009.
  9. ^ http://www.jillstanek.com/2008/02/links-to-barack-obamas-votes-on-ils-born-alive-infant-protection-act/
  10. ^ http://www.jillstanek.com/Obama%27s%20vote%20against%20SB1082%20pdf.pdf
  11. ^ Obama’s rejection of 2003 abortion bill comes to forefront, Eric Zorn, August 21, 2008
  12. ^ http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=61735
  13. ^ She won't be in Kansas anymore
  14. ^ World Net Daily column, Feb 3, 2010
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