Counter Protest: Pro-Life Group to Organize Against Abortion Clinic

Published August 16, 2009 @ 01:42PM PT

Just saw this from the extremist pro-life group, Operation Rescue, about protesting the opening of a late-term abortion clinic in Omaha, Nebraska. This comes almost exactly three months after the death of abortion provider, George Tiller and targets a former employee of Tiller's clinic. It is very important we expose these efforts, particularly given the continued threats being made from Scott Roeder, the suspected murderer of Tiller, who said only a few months ago to the Associated Press,"I know there are many other similar events planned around the country as long as abortion remains legal." When asked by the AP if he was referring to another shooting, he refused to elaborate.

I am asking everyone who is near Omaha to organize themselves and counter protest this event. It is important that these ideas are challenged in the public square. Being pro-choice, doesn't have to be about being pro-abortion, it is about trusting women to make the right decision about what to do with their body and giving them the choice to make that decision, not the government.

Also, please make sure to let the local law enforcement know about your plans to organize against this group so there is police presence available. You can also contact your local Planned Parenthood chapter to gather support.

Schedule Announced for Pro-life Opposition to Carhart's Late-Term Abortion Clinic

Omaha, NE - Operation Rescue will join with Nebraskans United for Life and Rescue the Heartland in the Omaha area for a series of pro-life activities on August 28-29 opposing LeRoy Carhart's apparent plans to open a late-term abortion clinic.

The events are part of a national "Keep it Closed" campaign to block Carhart's efforts to establish a post-viability abortion clinic to replace the now closed Women's Health Care Services in Wichita, Kansas, where he once worked.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Press Conference: Exact time and location be announced

7:00 PM - Rally For Victory

St. Cecilia Cathedral
701 North 40th St. Omaha, NE. 68106
Meet in the Church social hall

Saturday, August 29, 2009

8:00 AM - Rescue Outreach at Carhart's Abortion Clinic
1002 W. Mission Ave., Bellevue, NE 68005
Afternoon training with Operation Rescue is by invitation only for security reasons.

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Comments (7)

Thanks for this post. Everything you said is right on. With maybe just the possible exception of limiting the call to action to "everyone who is near Omaha." I'm on the East Coast and I'll be there! It feels like the least I can do for a very brave physician and friend to women.

BTW, Kansas NOW is organizing the defense effort, despite Dr. Carhart's clinic being in Nebraska. Years ago, Operation Rescue moved to Kansas specifically for the purpose of harassing Dr. Tiller, so they are well acquainted with these particular wingnuts. They have info on how folks can attend, or support their efforts, at http://ksnow.org/KS_NOW/Rally_in_Support_of_Dr._Carhart.html . Thanks again!

Posted by Clinic Escort on 08/16/2009 @ 02:52PM PT
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I am one of several autonomous individuals in Louisville, KY that regularly defend our local clinic and clientel from anti-choice bullies. We are beginning to organize a contingency mobilizing toward Bellevue for the 28th. Any details you can supply would be appreciated.

Check out our blog:

http://everysaturdaymorning.wordpress.com/

Posted by Ken Flaherty on 08/18/2009 @ 08:13PM PT
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Ken--please check your change.org DMs! P.S. I'm a fan of your site and delighted to hear that your people will come to Nebraska. Thanks for all you do!

Posted by Clinic Escort on 08/19/2009 @ 09:24AM PT
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It would be nice if the right to lifers had been aborted...There would be less evil in the world then.

A woman's right to choose must never be taken away.

Posted by Reverend Boony on 08/19/2009 @ 01:09PM PT
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I am pro choice and have aborted myself and it is none of your business. I know that people feel justified in the murders they prepetuate in name of unborn babies. We do not take care of the babies we have and I have known many who should have been denied the rights to bare children. But these children abused, neglected and born addicted are somehow better off you think. If white men in DC would have let me get tubes tied or if I hadn't been raped then the choice may have not been mine. But it was and should continue to be a woman's choice.

Posted by Cathie Buckner on 08/23/2009 @ 03:13PM PT
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Scott Roeder is a disturbed individual and is not indicative of the pro-life movement. Pro-life organizations have all decried the act of violence he committed against George Tiller. His action was not justified in any way.

By the way, the banner in the pic doesn't consider whether the child had a choice in getting aborted. Just sayin'.

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