Tory MP awards medals, compares ‘heroines of humanity’ pro-life activists to Martin Luther King

"Unlike the Justice Minister, Vellacott was unable to award these medals to the victims of crime, because these baby victims are dead, so instead the award to those 'heroines of humanity' Mary Wagner and Linda Gibbons who are trying to protect defenseless, voiceless human beings in the womb from butchery and death, and trying to let vulnerable women know that there are other options and support and adoption possibilities. It's what you would expect in a caring compassionate society.

It's a pretty upside down world when we honor abortionists like Henry Morgentaler for killing over 5000 babies and imprison precious women, like Mary Wagner and Linda Gibbons, who try to save babies from such savagery. They are the real heroes of humanity!

The citation on the certificate Mr. Vellacott gave to Mary Wagner along with the Diamond Jubilee medal read as follows: 'Mary Wagner Your faithful battle for justice for pre-born children, with your willingness to suffer hardship and personal deprivation, is a source of strength and inspiration for many. May God richly bless your sacrifice for these most innocent victims.'

The citation on the certificate Mr. Vellacott gave to Linda Gibbons along with the Diamond Jubilee medal read as follows: 'Your faithful, undying battle for justice for pre-born children - at great personal sacrifice - is a witness to all and a source of strength for many. May God richly bless your undying service for these most innocent victims and may your legacy never be forgotten.'

Maurice Vellacott said, 'Like Martin Luther King and other human rights reformers, Mary is using civil disobedience to further a just cause. Peaceful civil disobedience is an appropriate method when trying to protect defenseless, voiceless human beings in the womb from butchery and death.'"

"Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this honour, a person...

• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, but need not necessarily reside in Canada;

• Must have made a significant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or community within Canada, or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada; and

• Must be alive on February 6, 2012, the 60 the anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the Throne. The medal can be awarded posthumously, as long as the recipient was alive on that date.

Guidelines for the selection of recipients

The following guidelines have been developed to provide guidance in selecting deserving candidates:

• The awarding of the medal should focus on the achievements of persons who have helped to build the Canada of today, including seniors, volunteers, veterans and youth;

• Through their achievements and sustained contribution, the candidates have distinguished themselves from others employed in the same field;

• Recipients should be highly respected individuals within their community. The recipients' names will be part of the public record;

• The list of recipients should be inclusive and reflect the demographics of the region or community;

• The selection process should be non-partisan and merit-based;

• The medal is to be awarded to individuals only, not to groups or couples."