The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) on Wednesday named Colorado Citizens for Life/Protecting Life Now as the new state affiliate, replacing the divisive Colorado Right to Life (CRTL).
In a misguided and misleading media campaign a few weeks ago, CRTL, along with a handful of other groups, criticized Focus on the Family Founder and Chairman Dr. James Dobson for his support of the federal partial-birth abortion ban that was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Carrie Gordon Earll, senior analyst for bioethics at Focus on the Family Action, said it's reassuring to know a group of such prominence is willing to make a tough decision when its charter is challenged by a rogue affiliate, such as CRTL.
"Rather than use their money and energy to advance pro-life goals, Colorado Right to Life chose instead to attack its allies in the cause," Earll said. "It gave its parent organization no choice but to name a new state affiliate."
Earll said both Focus on the Family and Focus on the Family Action look forward to a harmonious and successful relationship with Colorado Citizens for Life/Protecting Life Now.
"The strength of the pro-life movement is found in its unity on core principles, including taking every available step toward ending abortion in the United States," Earll said. "We’re pleased to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with NRLC and its new Colorado affiliate as partners with the same vision for achieving these goals."
