N.J. Senator: When Did Animals Become More Important Than Children?

Pennacchio pitches S-2026 on December 5, 2016 (Photo Credit: NJ Senate GOP)

State Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-Essex, Morris, Passaic) can’t be blamed for scratching his head after the New Jersey legislature moved to ban the declawing of cats.

To him? He’s a question of priorities.

“When did animals become more important than unborn children?” Senator Pennacchio opined. “This legislature takes pride and advocates for animals and their rights. It has shown to be a good steward in their protection, yet it gives no credence or moral thought to the pain experienced to a child as it is forcibly removed from its mother’s womb. The Legislature must do what is right and protect these babies with the same veracity that we defend animals.”

Pennacchio is the sponsor of the NJ Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, legislation which if enacted would ban abortions in New Jersey after 20 weeks gestation; studies show babies in the womb can feel pain by 20 weeks. His legislation (S-2026) does provide for exceptions in the case of rape, incest, and circumstances where the life of the mother is at risk.

The Morris County Republican has also demanded investigative action against Planned Parenthood, America’s largest abortion provider, after revelations concerning its alleged role in the sale of human baby body parts came to light.

His latest salvo comes on the eve of the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.

“We have a sacred responsibility as legislators to protect our most vulnerable residents from harm,” Senator Pennacchio added. “We are certainly not upholding that responsibility if we are passing a ban on declawing cats before S-2026 is even granted a committee hearing. Innocent lives are at risk. I implore my colleagues in the legislature to act with compassion by advancing my bill as soon as possible.”

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