Jim Pouillon is a martyr and a hero. May he rest in peace.
Posted on 09/11/2009 4:25:16 PM PDT by wagglebee
OWOSSO, Michigan, September 11, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) - In contrast to the swift condemnations issued by every major pro-life group across America in the hours following the slaying of late-term abortionist George Tiller in May, a deafening silence from nearly every U.S. pro-abortion group has accompanied the hours of nationwide media buzz following the shooting death of Michigan pro-life activist Jim Pouillon early Friday morning. The only statements from pro-abortion forces thus far have been issued by the local Michigan chapter of Planned Parenthood, and the pro-abortion website RHrealitycheck.org.
Pouillon, 63, was shot multiple times and killed at 7:20 a.m. as he stood with a pro-life sign outside Owosso High School. Police charged 33-year-old Owosso resident Harland James Drake Friday afternoon with Pouillon's first-degree murder, as well as the first-degree murder of local gravel pit owner Mike Fuoss, 61, killed earlier in the morning.
Prosecutors said Drake told them he targeted Pouillon because of his pro-life activity.
Though Pouillon's death has made headlines in major news media, leading national pro-abortion organizations including Planned Parenthood Federation of America, NARAL, the National Organization for Women, and the National Abortion Federation have issued no response to the slaying as of 4:45 p.m. EST.
One exception is the pro-abortion news and commentary website RHrealitycheck.org, where columnist Jodi Jacobson wrote: "Whatever the motive behind the killing of Mr. Pouillon and whatever his own background in the anti-choice movement, RH Reality Check deplores the use of violence as a tool in the debates over women's rights and health, in any form and against any person. Our thoughts and wishes for healing go out to Mr. Pouillon's family and friends."
In the comment section of the site's report on the killing, RH Reality Check Managing Editor Amie Newman remarked: "Regardless of Mr. Pouillon's political perspectives, activism or police record there is no excuse for his murder. However, as the previous commenter noted, there is no evidence to support the conclusion that his killing - or the killing of the other man - was politically motivated. RH Reality Check, as Jodi notes, condemns the use of violence and this is certainly a tragedy."
In addition, Lori Lamerand, the president and CEO of the local chapter of Planned Parenthood in East Central Michigan, told local media today that Planned Parenthood "would never condone any sort of violence against anyone, regardless of their views."
"Certainly we do everything we can to ensure the safety and security of our clients, and if called upon, we would obviously cooperate with any investigation with the police," said Lamerand. "I am aware he's been a protestor at our offices in the past but I have had no personal contact with this man and did not know him personally."
However, within minutes after news broke that Wichita's late-term abortionist George Tiller was shot and killed on a Sunday morning while serving as an usher at his Lutheran church, dozens of nationwide pro-life leaders and organizations immediately poured out condemnations against the violence.
Operation Rescue, which had spearheaded peaceful protests of Tiller's business for several years, was among the first to denounce the "vigilantism and the cowardly act that took place this morning," adding that they were offering prayers for Tiller's family.
Pouillon was a friend and active member of Operation Rescue.
See related LifeSiteNews.com coverage:
"Jim the Sign Guy": Slain Pro-Lifer, Father of Two, Remembered by Friends as Cheerful, Peaceful Activist
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/sep/09091104.html
Well-Known Local Pro-Life Activist Gunned Down in Michigan
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/sep/09091101.html
Lady, you MURDER BABIES, NOTHING is more violent than that.
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Zero hasn’t said a word either.
This is WAY ABOVE Zero’s pay grade.
Why would he. Obama loves abortion, he is probably glad an anti abortion activist was killed. When Tiller was killed, Obama and his minions acted as if they lost their best friend, but this person dies and not a word from the White House. Shocked..I think not
Does this heartless murderer honestly think this will stop the ProLIFE people?
God Bless Mr. Tiller's family, friends and acquaintances. Father God protect those strong warriors who stand for a child's RIGHT TO LIFE. Cover them and surround them Lord with your presence and your angels. Comfort the loved ones and fill their hearts with your peace that surpasses all understanding.
In Jesus Name
OWOSSO, Michigan, September 11, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) - 33-year-old Harland James Drake has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder of pro-life veteran Jim Pouillon this morning as he carried a pro-life sign in front of a local high school, reports local news station WILX-TV.
Prosecutors said Drake told them he targeted Pouillon because of his pro-life activities.
“There was some displeasure with how open he was,” said Sara Edwards, Shiawassee County chief assistant prosecutor Sara Edwards, according to a New York Times report. “He tended to carry big signs with very graphic pictures of fetuses.”
Drake has also been charged with first-degree premeditated murder against Owosso business owner Mike Fuoss, felony firearm, and carrying a weapon with unlawful intent.
Police say Drake told them he was planning to kill a third individual, Owosso realtor James Howe, before he was apprehended.
Local news reports say Drake will return to court for a preliminary hearing on September 25th, and remains in custody without bond.
Why don't we trade off? "They" get to show pictures of wounded soldiers and soldiers' caskets, and "we" get to show pictures of dismembered babies who were murdered by abortion. Fair's fair.
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