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

by Jen Nedeau · 2009-08-16 13:42:00 UTC
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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.

Jen Nedeau Jen Nedeau is a media relations professional and a writer based in New York City.
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