PRO-LIFE SHOCK: Univision Airs Anchor Recognition of Humanity and Sentience of The Preborn

Univision News delivered a highly unusual pro-life report about the Supreme Court´s hearings on Mississippi abortion law, allowing the broadcast of anchor Carolina Sarassa´s on-air recognition of the humanity and sentience of an unborn child.

The surprising segment also featured three pro-lifers, including Mario Díaz, general counsel for Concerned Women for America, and Raimundo Rojas, Director of National Right to Life, who was asked by Sarassa to speak from the point of view of the unborn.

You won’t find it in any Univision newscast due to its historical biases in favor of abortion.

CAROLINA SARASSA, UNIVISION: Raimundo. We´ve just heard this woman´s take, but talk to us from the perspective of the person that cannot speak, of that baby that is in the woman’s womb. At 12 weeks old, a foetus can experience feelings and dreams. If it could speak, what would the fetus think?

REINALDO ROJAS DIRECTOR NATIONAL RIGHTS TO LIFE: It would say ´save me´. 

This moment is of vital importance. This anchor is part of an organization that has had a terrible history supporting the abortion industry.You can find more information here.On air, he acknowledged the humanity and sentience a 12-week-old preborn baby at 12 weeks gestation. It bears noting, as does our pal Frances MartelUnivision’s complete disconnect from the audiences it claims to serve is what makes this all so remarkable.

While we can only hope for the Latino media to offer their audiences fairness in their reporting – subsequent Univision reports on the Supreme Court´s hearings in the Mississippi case returned to the usual pro-abortion point of view- at MRC Latino we applaud Sarassa for bringing attention to the unborn: the only ones in the abortion discourse that are unable to speak for themselves.

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Click on Expand to see the full transcript of the above-mentioned segment.

BORJA VOCES: Be attentive, because the Supreme Court will begin today listening to arguments, and debating legal abortion. The Supreme Court has been hearing arguments in a Mississippi case that undoubtedly divided the nation between its supporters as well as its opponents. Mississippi asks the Supreme Court not to overturn a ruling by its legislature that renders it practically impossible for a woman to obtain an abortion within that state following 15 weeks.

CAROLINA SARASSA : A poll has shown that 60 percent of Americans think the Supreme Court should uphold Roe v. Wade, which established a woman’s rights to abortion. However, there is a heated atmosphere outside of this court. Edwin Pitti has more details.

EDWIN PITTI (That’s correct). From very early on a large number of people gathered outside of the Supreme Court to make  known their point of view. It is my desire to speak with someone against abortion. Mario, can you tell us something? You’ve been around since early days, so we’re ready for the Digital Edition. What do you see today from your perspective?

MARIO DIAZ – We are here to fight for your life. There is energy everywhere, and many voices. Everyone trying to bring justice.

PITTI: Thank you Mario. While there are many opinions, the Court won’t hear them all today. However, the Court will be hearing the arguments. The final decision in the Mississippi-Texas cases will come out next year. That ruling could be expected after February, according to our prediction. Reported from the Supreme Court grounds, and back to the studio.

VOCES If you’d like, we can dig deeper into this data. That’s why Raimundo Rojas is our first contact. He serves as the National Right to Life’s director for Latino affairs. Raimundo, we are grateful that you have joined us for the Digital Edition. Let me ask you a few questions: What do you expect of the Supreme Court justices given this split decision?

RAIMUNDO ROJAS (English): We’ve been paying attention to the questions the justices ask to two people, one to defend the law and another to counter the law. We are hopeful that this law will be — and the court will agree with us. We are referring to 15 weeks of pregnancy at the start of the fourth month. Nearly all developed nations have an identical abortion law, which is 75 percent. Roe v. Wade in the United States allows for abortion during the first nine months of pregnancy. Because they are arguing against the law, we’re talking about women having abortions in the fourth, fifth and sixth months of their pregnancy. This is an awful thing.

SARASSA – We are asking the home population to consider the views of the woman talking to us about whether abortions can be harmful for women. Now, let’s hear this woman and you can give your opinion.

PRO LIFE WOMAN: I am pro-life. The Court should recognize the fact that human life starts at conception. I believe it will acknowledge that abortion is harmful to both women and their children. It is clear that abortion has many negative effects on women. There are women who cannot have children and women who suffer from depression. These women are much more likely to attempt suicide.

SARASSA: Raimundo, we´ve just heard this woman´s take, but talk to us from the perspective of the person that cannot speak, of that baby that is in the woman’s womb. A fetus can sense, feel and dream when it is twelve weeks old. If it had a voice, what would the fetus think?

ROJAS: “Save me.” It would say ´save me´. You just stated it, as did the lady who spoke. She is absolutely correct. At 12 weeks old, children have their entire organs fully developed, 10 fingers and nails. Scientists say they have dreams. They are able to feel pain. It is beating already. It doesn’t matter if it is 13 or 13. These people don’t care about how long the pregnancy lasts. We are referring to the 15th and 16th weeks where the child has already been fully formed. These children need to be protected. It is well-known that women are harmed by abortion for almost 50 years. It is clear that there are many studies and data to support the fact that abortion causes harm.

VOICES Raimundo. Is it possible for women to be raped? Are you a believer in the same idea?

ROJAS: This law is not a question in and of itself. It’s not a law that allows for abortion of women who are raped. We pass laws to ensure the protection of the life and health of every child. For me, rape is the most horrific thing I have ever seen. Also, we must recognize the fact that abortion not only hurts this creature but also hurts them.

SARASSA: This is a very complicated and contentious topic. Everyone at home is the one who has final say. Raimundo Rojas, Right to Life, was our guest as the Supreme Court considered the Mississippi case. We also appreciate other states changing Roe v. Wade after 48 year.