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Update From Jackson, MS

In Jackson Mississippi the last abortion clinic in the state is being hounded by religious right and overtly racist groups to no avail. The clinic remains open and women are still recieving abortions.
In Jackson Mississippi the last abortion clinic in the state is being hounded by religious right and overtly racist groups to no avail. The clinic remains open and women are still recieving abortions.
 link to www.infoshop.org
A fake bomb threat signaled the end of the National Organization of Womens' rally on Saturday, local paper story-
 link to www.clarionledger.com

In true form when interviewed the zealots showed themselves to be what they really are; ignorant, racist, and classist. This fight is going to continue, operation save america (formerly operation rescue) has vowed to stay until they shut down the clinic and traditional defense may be needed soon. Please repost widely.

If you have any questions or can help out please call 631-365-2139.

phone: phone: 631-365-2139

those against 17.Jul.2006 16:36

the abortion clinic

have as much right as any one to protest
you termed it "hounding"
is that what all protesters are no matter the cause?

why try and stifle their rights?

no it's not all one, hippy 17.Jul.2006 20:35

fed up

Have you had any experience with these idiots? They fight dirty, they're willing to assault and even kill people. Maybe we should just give 'em the peace sign and a flower.

you 17.Jul.2006 22:42

are guilty

of lumping actions of a few to anyone who protests against abortions
you cannot judge each individual by others actions

so what are you going to do

a pre-emptive strike - ur sounding like dubya

responses 18.Jul.2006 08:03

g

y'all can continue with the amazing idea of first amendment, further that even. betcha you're white. male. mid to upper class.
what the abortion protesters are doing is trying to shut down the clinic. through 'legal' but mostly illegal ways. their tactics include attempting to stop cars from driving in by rallying around them,to bombings. so, should they be allowed to protest while also giving neo-nazi salutes? I don't know, perhaps it depends upon your privilege and comfort.

laughable 18.Jul.2006 08:35

at best

i am neither male, white or mid-to upper class
i have been in many actions and i have seen cars blocked at many of them (i'm not pro car by the way)
i've been at actions where others broke windows (like McDeath or Starbucks) but why should I take blame for something if it wasn't my tactic
and yes, if people want to give neo-nazi salutes to each other it is their right

i don't have to agree with them, neither do you but they still have first amendment rights and you have every right to counter-protest

you have simply filled yourself with assumptions and stereotypes so much, that you can't see past your own nose - grow up