"Our eyes are [now] open to the blatant paganism of our culture. There is no ambiguity. The democratic process has been corrupted by vested interests and the overwhelming ignorance of the electors. The barbarians are not at the gates but in the seats of power. That should inspire on our part a more committed resistance.

"Abortion is a crime, and all who voted for this amendment made themselves accomplices to a crime against humanity. They cannot plead ignorance in this case... “Your sin is now the shame of Ohio.” May God forgive them, but that implies true repentance, and much harm has been done."

Richard Antall