Dr. Henry Morgentaler died today at age 90.
In case you aren't familiar with Dr. Morgentaler, he was the remarkable one-man force that a movement solidified behind in his fight to legalize abortion in Canada. His work was dedicated to preserving the health of women and that included their right to choose and their right to access safe medically-performed abortions. And women in Canada today have him to thank for the fact that we know if we need it, we have access. Whatever you think of abortion, whichever side of the debate you come down on, there is something everyone has to acknowledge, and that is Dr. Morgentaler's dedication to his patients.
He will be missed, but at least he leaves behind a country that is far safer for women than it was when he arrived here.
Thank you, Dr. Morgentaler. Canada could use more people like you.
...Wish you were here.
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