We are getting emails from all over the country about defeat of DPS!

We are getting emails from all over this country and Canada saying, essentially, that Massachusetts' defeat of doctor prescribed suicide is the beacon of light, the bright spot in a dark time.   Many point out that the win was actually much bigger than it seemed because all the other election results leaned left and we won in spite of that. We have heard from people praising the work of the Catholic Church on the ballot question.  Now that the election is over, we certainly need to acknowledge the extremely effective effort made by people in the Church.  Janet Benestad organized the efforts in the Boston Archdiocese, including dozens and dozens of meetings and materials.  Allison LeDoux held many meetings in the Worcester Diocese as well as sponsoring an amazing symposium the last weekend in October, Marian Desrosiers organized very effective efforts in the Fall River parishes, and Mark DuPont in Springfield (see below).  Besides educating people they arranged for multitudes of volunteers. Linda Thayer added DPS to her topics and was out there speaking. Peggy Bradford writes: I couldn't have done this on my own down here.  Kudos go to Mark DuPont and the Diocese, especially for working so closely with us. And to Bill Allen and the Springfield Chapter of MCFL. Bill has been my right hand throughout this. Also Dr Cyril Shea who traveled all over Western Mass with and without me educating people on the flaws.  He even damaged his brand new car by backing into my truck on one of those Berkshire trips! Dick Guerrier,, Executive Secretary, Knight of Columbus writes: And don't forget the $500,000 the Knights of Columbus donated for defeat of Question #2.   Kevin Jourdain writes: How about thanking the Catholic Bishops and Catholic Church of MA? Mary Ann Thomas writes: The Catholic Church played an enormous role in this as well! Lots of materials to each Church! Theresa of the Trinity writes: What about Cardinal Sean and the other bishops and priests who valiantly spoke up at every opportunity and rallied their forces for the cause of Life?  My hat is off to them in a big way. Yesterday as I stood with my "Vote No On Question 2" sign that I got from our church here in Melrose (with a picture of my Dad attached), I was alone at the major intersection across from City Hall.  The oppression was tangible; the looks, jeers, and comments were painful.  But then at one moment, I could sense the Lord's presence looking down from heaven and assuring me that regardless of what others think, the image of people holding signs for Life, people voting for Life, everything that anyone did for Life is recorded in eternity.  That gave me such joy and comfort.   When I entered City Hall to cast my vote, again the oppression was tangible.  But an amazing thing happened.  Once in the voting booth, as I filled in the little oval to vote for Mitt Romney, the presence of God came into the booth.  As I cast my next vote for Scott Brown, the presence of God was so tangible, all you could do was weep. By the time I got to Question #2, it was pure joy.  Our God, who is Life himself, is not mocked…even if we are.  And He works all things for good for those who love him.  I praise God along with you for all those who worked and prayed for this eternal victory.  God bless you. Allison LeDoux writes: The vote against the legalization of physician-assisted suicide is a powerful witness to the dignity of every human person no matter how compromised their lives may seem.  We thank in a very special way all those who helped to get the word out – our priests and deacons who so faithfully preached the truth, our local Catholic media, our Catholic doctors who went above and beyond to help us to defend the integrity of the medical profession and the lives of their patients, and all the faithful who were really the "leaven" by spreading the word, organizing events, volunteering, holding signs on street corners, and so much more.  We also thank all of our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the country for their prayers and help in getting the word out.  Most especially, we thank Bishop McManus for his courageous leadership, encouragement and support.  The defeat of Question 2 offers a bright light in dark times.  May we continue to be vigilant and prayerful in the days ahead as we work unceasingly to build a Culture of Life  THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR MANY, MANY PRAYERS AND GOOD WORKS! MAY GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! ------ The win here will have fall-out for a long time, especially in other states where DPS is brought up. Congratulations to you all!