We really feel that if Colorado legislators want to see the abortion rate decrease, they need to support greater access to emergency contraception.

It's sad. There's not going to be a pro-choice [candidate for] governor for people to support.

We're very concerned that under this initiative, a doctor could be convicted of a felony for acting in the best interests of her patient.

I would not support funding a private abortion clinic.

I do not support abortion rights. Although what I would support in this vexed area is not clear to me.

The fact that their public support of abortion is seemingly going unchallenged is a cause of great scandal. Several bishops say they are involved in ongoing private dialog with pro-abortion public figures, and that is an excellent first step. However, the apparent reluctance of many bishops to publicly rebuke these pro-abortion Catholics is a source of confusion, not only for their fellow Catholics, but for all Americans who would benefit from a clear understanding of Catholic teaching on the sanctity of human beings' lives.