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| − | Just a few months old in 1924, she was orphaned and was raised by her father's grand parents. <ref>[http://www.humboldtprolife.com/jacqueline_kasun Jacqueline Kasun] Humboldt Pro-Life</ref> She graduated from the [[University of California at Berkeley]], next she enlisted in the [[U.S. Army]] and stationed in [[Ohio]]. She accepted a teaching position at [[Pomona College]]. Eventually, Jacqueline word earn a master's and doctorate at [[Columbia University]]. She married Lt. Col. Joseph Kasun(Ret.)and they had two daughters and a son. She would go on to author the book ''The War Against Population.'' She was known as an avid tennis player. | + | Just a few months old in 1924, she was orphaned and was raised by her father's grand parents. <ref>[http://www.humboldtprolife.com/jacqueline_kasun Jacqueline Kasun] Humboldt Pro-Life</ref> She graduated from the [[University of California at Berkeley]], next she enlisted in the [[U.S. Army]] and stationed in [[Ohio]]. She accepted a teaching position at [[Pomona College]]. Eventually, Jacqueline word earn a master's and doctorate at [[Columbia University]]. She married Lt. Col. Joseph Kasun (Ret.) <ref>[http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_11384211 Economist and conservative Kasun dies] Times Standard, January 6, 2009</ref> and they had two daughters and a son. She would go on to author the book ''The War Against Population.'' She was known as an avid tennis player. |
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'''"From [[India]] to [[South Africa]], from [[Ireland]] to [[Australia]], and from [[Italy]] to [[Singapore]], <br>she was spreading the word of economic freedom, the efficiency of free markets, <br>and the danger of liberalism and state control over population and resource use."''' | '''"From [[India]] to [[South Africa]], from [[Ireland]] to [[Australia]], and from [[Italy]] to [[Singapore]], <br>she was spreading the word of economic freedom, the efficiency of free markets, <br>and the danger of liberalism and state control over population and resource use."''' | ||
| − | '''"It is the power of ideas, widely disseminated, that will win the war against tyranny <br>and oppression in this world. My mother made a lasting contribution to that end. <br>I am proud to be her son."''' --Walter Kasun | + | '''"It is the power of ideas, widely disseminated, that will win the war against tyranny <br>and oppression in this world. My mother made a lasting contribution to that end. <br>I am proud to be her son."''' --Walter Kasun |
==Humboldt Pro-Life== | ==Humboldt Pro-Life== | ||
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Jacqueline co-founded Humboldt Pro-Life in 1972. In response to the legalization of abortion in [[California]], a year prior to the notorious [[Roe v. Wade]] ruling. Over the course of 36 years, Humboldt Pro-Life has set up booths at local fairs, formed the Grandma House; a home for girls crisis pregnancy's. Also, the formation of the Crisis Pregnancy Center and a Memorial for the Unborn at St. Bernard Cemetery in Eureka. In addition, literature for students, teachers, churches and the media. | Jacqueline co-founded Humboldt Pro-Life in 1972. In response to the legalization of abortion in [[California]], a year prior to the notorious [[Roe v. Wade]] ruling. Over the course of 36 years, Humboldt Pro-Life has set up booths at local fairs, formed the Grandma House; a home for girls crisis pregnancy's. Also, the formation of the Crisis Pregnancy Center and a Memorial for the Unborn at St. Bernard Cemetery in Eureka. In addition, literature for students, teachers, churches and the media. | ||
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| + | ==War Against The Population Quotes== | ||
| + | * ''"The idea that humanity is multiplying at a terrible and accelerating rate is one of the false dogmas of our times. ... These ideas form the basis for an enormous international population-control industry that involves billions of dollars of taxes as well as the full time efforts of scores of private philanthropies. Embodied in their agenda is the sort of social planning that actually mandates draconian control over families, churches and other voluntary institutions around the globe."'' | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 06:47, January 7, 2009
Dr. Jacqueline Kasun (b. 1924; d. January 1, 2009) strong conservative and professor emeritus of economics, she had a remarkable life that spanned the globe. According to Humboldt Pro-life, "She was a devout Christian, a strong and courageous pro-life and pro-family advocate, co-founder of Humboldt Pro-Life and author."
Early Years
Just a few months old in 1924, she was orphaned and was raised by her father's grand parents. [1] She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, next she enlisted in the U.S. Army and stationed in Ohio. She accepted a teaching position at Pomona College. Eventually, Jacqueline word earn a master's and doctorate at Columbia University. She married Lt. Col. Joseph Kasun (Ret.) [2] and they had two daughters and a son. She would go on to author the book The War Against Population. She was known as an avid tennis player.
"From India to South Africa, from Ireland to Australia, and from Italy to Singapore,
she was spreading the word of economic freedom, the efficiency of free markets,
and the danger of liberalism and state control over population and resource use."
"It is the power of ideas, widely disseminated, that will win the war against tyranny
and oppression in this world. My mother made a lasting contribution to that end.
I am proud to be her son." --Walter Kasun
Humboldt Pro-Life
Their current mission is to "support all efforts in our community leading to a greater respect for all human life, from the moment of fertilization until natural death."
Jacqueline co-founded Humboldt Pro-Life in 1972. In response to the legalization of abortion in California, a year prior to the notorious Roe v. Wade ruling. Over the course of 36 years, Humboldt Pro-Life has set up booths at local fairs, formed the Grandma House; a home for girls crisis pregnancy's. Also, the formation of the Crisis Pregnancy Center and a Memorial for the Unborn at St. Bernard Cemetery in Eureka. In addition, literature for students, teachers, churches and the media.
War Against The Population Quotes
- "The idea that humanity is multiplying at a terrible and accelerating rate is one of the false dogmas of our times. ... These ideas form the basis for an enormous international population-control industry that involves billions of dollars of taxes as well as the full time efforts of scores of private philanthropies. Embodied in their agenda is the sort of social planning that actually mandates draconian control over families, churches and other voluntary institutions around the globe."
External Links
References
- ↑ Jacqueline Kasun Humboldt Pro-Life
- ↑ Economist and conservative Kasun dies Times Standard, January 6, 2009