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After abortion escort licks pro-life sidewalk counselor, attorneys seek orders of protection
Live Action News ^ | Feb. 14, 2020 | Cassy Fiano-Chesser

Posted on 02/15/2020 9:26:57 AM PST by Morgana

Erika Schanzenbach, a pro-life sidewalk counselor, is fighting back after facing repeated assaults and harassment from abortion activists and escorts in Tennessee. Numerous videos filmed outside of Bristol Regional Women’s Center show Schanzenbach being threatened, harassed, and assaulted, some of which Live Action News has previously reported. Now, the Thomas More Society has stepped in, seeking orders of protection that would allow Schanzenbach and other pro-lifers to peacefully protest without having to face this kind of behavior.

One video provided by the Thomas More Society showed Schanzenbach warning two abortion escorts not to touch her or her sign; the escorts, however, ignored her. “Make me stop!” one of the escorts taunted. “You need to stop talking to patients.” The other remained close by Schanzenbach’s side as she repeatedly told them to back off and stop touching her. A male escort joined the other two women, yelling at Schanzenbach to shut up as she told them to leave her alone.

One of the escorts also repeatedly licked Schanzenbach’s hand as she held it up to block the escort. When Schanzenbach told the escort to stop, the escort said, “Call the cops!” They also followed her every time she tried to move away.

A second video showed Schanzenbach once again targeted, as the abortion escort pressed against her, uttering profanities as Schanzenbach told them to get away. The first escort began laughing gleefully when a second escort approached. The pair followed Schanzenbach as she tried to walk away, ignoring Schanzenbach’s request for them to refrain from touching her. “What does she f***ing expect?” one of the escorts said, later again taunting Schanzenbach to call the police. The escorts also stole pamphlets from Schanzenbach and threw them on the ground. When another pro-lifer tried to pick up the pamphlets, one of the escorts tried to steal them from him. Meanwhile, other escorts could be seen in the background yelling in the faces of other sidewalk counselors. They also further taunted Schanzenbach, saying, “This is what happens when you don’t bring bodyguards!”

“These actions are blatantly illegal, and they are unacceptable in a civilized society,” Thomas More Society Counsel Michael McHale said in a statement provided to Live Action News. “Everyone has the right to peacefully advocate their beliefs on public streets and sidewalks without being bullied into silence. While we continue to ask local authorities to stop this illegal abuse, we are eager to help Ms. Schanzenbach secure some measure of relief in civil court.”

The escorts belong to a group known as “Pro-Choice Bristol,” which published a “pink manifesto.” In it, the escorts said they would use “any means necessary” to keep sidewalk counselors from reaching patients.

Denise Skeen, Alethea Skeen, Rowan Skeen, and Cheryl Hanzlik have all been named in pro-lifers’ petitions for court orders of protection. Additional complaints have been filed against Hanzlik and Alethea Skeen for ongoing illegal harassment. “Ms. Schanzenbach has been terrorized while exercising her freedom to peacefully express her opinion,” McHale said. “She has been stalked, threatened, and frightened, while attempting to share life-affirming alternatives with abortion-minded women – something that she is fully within her Constitutional rights to do,” he added. “We expect the court to protect Ms. Schanzenbach to the full extent of the law.”

The facility where this harassment has been taking place is reportedly known for its hostility towards pro-lifers. Previously, sidewalk counselors there were threatened with a loaded gun; in another incident there, an abortionist was arrested for pointing a loaded gun at pro-lifers, one of whom was a minor.

An intentional act which threatens, intimidates, or causes someone to fear physical harm, is the legal definition of assault. Touching or striking someone without their permission is legally considered battery. These escorts have done all of the above; however, it seems police have been unwilling to take action against the escorts in the past.


TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: abortion; escorts; prochoiceviolence; prolife

1 posted on 02/15/2020 9:26:57 AM PST by Morgana
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To: Morgana

These people are psychos and sickos!


2 posted on 02/15/2020 9:30:01 AM PST by Maudeen (http://ThereIsHopeinJesus.com/)
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To: Morgana

[[show Schanzenbach being threatened, harassed, and assaulted,]]

And police did nothing it would seem? But you can bet if it was pro lifers doing this crap to abortion supporters, they’;d be arrested immediately and labelled as dangerous-


3 posted on 02/15/2020 9:41:46 AM PST by Bob434
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To: Morgana

Spirit of Molech. Can be bound, biblically (Mt:18:18/ Mt. 16:19)

How-to Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_XPcp9f6rU


4 posted on 02/15/2020 9:46:04 AM PST by Norski
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To: Maudeen

They are carriers for the demonic.


5 posted on 02/15/2020 9:46:14 AM PST by lastchance (Credo.)
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To: Morgana

[[“These actions are blatantly illegal, and they are unacceptable in a civilized society,”]]

Ya think? People can get restraining orders for spouses, why can’t they get them against demonstrably violent protestors?

[[The escorts belong to a group known as “Pro-Choice Bristol,” which published a “pink manifesto.” In it, the escorts said they would use “any means necessary” to keep sidewalk counselors from reaching patients.]]

And police do nothing? Again- what would happen if a violent pro life group cropped up and did this crap ‘by any means necessary’?

[[Touching or striking someone without their permission is legally considered battery. These escorts have done all of the above; however, it seems police have been unwilling to take action against the escorts in the past.]]

Nope- police only get involved when those being assaulted fight back


6 posted on 02/15/2020 9:47:19 AM PST by Bob434
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To: Morgana

If you link to the article and play the video, take note of the pendant worn by the abortion activist.


7 posted on 02/15/2020 9:48:25 AM PST by lastchance (Credo.)
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To: lastchance
If you link to the article and play the video, take note of the pendant worn by the abortion activist.

It's also in the photo of the article:

8 posted on 02/15/2020 10:24:09 AM PST by \/\/ayne (I regret that I have but one subscription cancellation notice to give to my local newspaper.)
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To: Norski

“...Spirit of Molech. Can be bound, biblically (Mt:18:18/ Mt. 16:19)...”
Exactly. It’s spiritual warfare. It’s a demonic form of Satan worship. IF one researches the worship of Molech by the ancients, it is practically the same as to what’s being done today.
Back then, they would worship Molech by offering up their newly first-born by tossing them onto the red-hot, flaming arms of the Molech statue god. The priests and the altar attendees would beat the drums and blow the trumpets as hard as they could to try and drown out the screams and cries of the innocents as they were roasted alive on those scorching-hot arms, but rest assured, God heard those screams. Those making the sacrifice did so for better crops, a better life etc.
Today, it is no different. They’ve just become more sophisticated and technological in making the exact, same sacrifice. The screams of the innocent are now muffled in the womb, but God hears em. The sacrifice is made for a better, uncluttered, life. Spiritually, it is no different than from back then.
It’s the same evil, the same demons and the same sacrifice. It’s Satan worship. Satan has just packaged differently to be more “acceptable” in today’s so-called “civilized society”.
God doesn’t change...we do. So how will He deal with it today? The same way He dealt with it back then, He’ll deal with it now. IF there isn’t repentance, just wait and see.


9 posted on 02/15/2020 10:27:55 AM PST by lgjhn23 (It's easy to be a liberal when one is dumber than a box of rocks...)
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To: \/\/ayne

Thanks.


10 posted on 02/15/2020 10:41:29 AM PST by lastchance (Credo.)
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To: Morgana

I think that if you lick someone you are assaulting them with the germs you carry. I my opinion its justification for using violence to repel the attack.


11 posted on 02/15/2020 2:09:25 PM PST by JoeRender
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To: lgjhn23

AMERICA PRAYER VIGIL 2/15/2020 [PRAYER]
2/15/2020, 4:38:53 PM · 29 of 30
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” . . . Children‘s minds are being molested in schools and through the media. . . the only Jesus most of this generation recognizes is through Your Name in vain. In many churches teachers are opting to rotate every other Sunday or teach just once a month . . . You, Father God, see dedication waning. So many children and teens cannot attend church and church activities regularly because of shared parental custody. We pray for all teachers of all ages and pastors . . .that theirs is a dedication of inerrant Bible teaching and effective delivery of Your Word. We pray Lord that congregants will be on alert for lurking dangers in their churches and will be prepared and willing to take a stand even if it means leaving the church. . .

“The enemy is going around like a roaring lion seeking those he wishes to destroy . . .in families, in schools, on the battlefield, on the borders, promoting sex trafficking, peddling perversion, spreading viruses and plagues. You, Father God, are our Shield of Protection as we engage in a Spiritual battle for the soul of America.”
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Let us lay aside every weight, and pray and fast and intercede for this country. Let us raise our head and gird our loins and repent. In Jesus’ Name, amen

Sermon from 1983, extremely prophetic “It’s Now or Never”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HCjyzd8wPY

Note: “It only takes a few to hold back the disaster . . . but each one is needed.”


12 posted on 02/15/2020 5:46:30 PM PST by Norski
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