Have you heard about this? Tomorrow, on March 31st, thousands of pro-lifers plan to send red envelopes to the White House. The envelopes will be empty, but will read on the back:
This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception.
This seems like a very simple and effective message. Will it make any difference? Probably not. White House staff likely will be instructed to collect and dispose of all such letters, and no major media outlet will devote a drop of ink (or a pixel) to covering it. Outside of the pro-life community, it may have no effect other than a gift subsidy to the ailing Postal Service.
Nonetheless, it’s the right thing to do. Sometimes we should take actions that we know will be futile (though not counterproductive) if for no other reason than to do something rather than nothing. And even if affects no one outside of the pro-life community, it may serve to strengthen commitment and solidarity within the community.
So, let’s all do this. Send your red envelope to
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
Washington , D.C. 20500
And please remember to include your return address, as the letter will not be delivered without it.
