Pro-life Display Destroyed at Washington University - Vandal Arrested

LifeSiteNews.com ^ | Wednesday May 3, 2006 | John-Henry Westen

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Home | Previous Page | Source URL: http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2006/may/06050309.html LifeSiteNews.com Wednesday May 3, 2006 Pro-life Display Destroyed at Washington University - Vandal Arrested By John-Henry Westen BELLINGHAM, WA, May 3, 2006 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A Western Washington University pro-life club's display was virtually destroyed by yesterday afternoon by a bare-foot male student who was photographed and videotaped as he dismantled the display. After spending more than three hours playing his guitar and observing the campus-approved display, the Asian male began to tape newspapers over one of the perimeter signs that warned students they were approaching the display. The student was then observed leaping over the perimeter barricade that surrounded the display. Pro-life students, out of respect for his person, did not physically interfere as the vandal proceeded to systematically tear down the entire display. Their first concern was for the safety of several small children inside the display area who were quickly moved to safety. At one point the student picked up one of the plastic pipes used for framework and hurled through one of the signs later ripping the large poster to shreds and proceeding to destroy the next sign. When he had completed his destruction, the young man left the enclosure and rejoined a handful of pro-abortion supporters who had gathered to cheer him on. The group embraced the young man and greeted him with cheers and applause. The incident was captured on film by numerous security cameras. Campus police were called and as soon as the sirens could be heard, the young man immediately ran into one of the campus buildings. He was followed through the building and exited out the back where he was observed heading into the forested surroundings. Campus police arrived within minutes and several constables pursued him into the heavy bush. Within thirty minutes they had captured him and he was escorted to the police station. Charges are pending but police indicated that he faces felony charges as well as campus disciplinary action. John Hof, President of Campaign Life Coalition BC who was present for the display complimented the pro-life students for their calm demeanour during this assault on their campus freedoms. "Not one student raised their voice or their hands as this whole incident transpired," Hof told LifeSiteNews.com.  "In fact the destruction of the display lead many more students to engage the pro-lifers in discussion. They certainly gained the sympathy of onlookers and passers-by as they quietly attempted to repair the damage done and re-erect the display as best they could." Preliminary estimates indicated the damage done could reach as high as several thousand dollars.   Organizers said they had permission from campus administration for a two-day display and promised to return for their second day today.

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[Doctor Raoul]

Fascist Liberal Ping....

[Doctor Raoul]

Another liberal committing a HATE CRIME!

[luckymom]

Whatcom County might not be liberal, but WWU surely is!

[luckymom]

You're right, but he's just started a sabbatical for three months. That's not to say the other pastors will be bad, I just want to clarify that.

[luckymom]

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060503/NEWS/60503009

This is a link to the Bellingham Herald article covering the hoo-hah.

[connectthedots]

Bob is a son of my former pastor, Gerald Marvel. Have you heard him speak, or Bob's sister Lori?

[connectthedots]

Is the perp an exchange student. If so, he may be getting a one-way ticket out of the country if convicted of a felony.

[Salvation]

Bring the truth to the Northwest! We need it!

[Ronaldus Magnus]

I expect that incidents like this to become far more common when the U.S. Supreme Court eventually releases our nation from the extra-constitutional right to abortion. The left will all but go insane when they are forced to face their sin outside of the false morality of an inflicted legality.

[Junior_G]

Whatcom County is very conservative; we're just stuck with Bellingham. Sigh!

It's always the "big city" that ruins it for the rest of us. I'm from Ferndale myself.

[luckymom]

I've never heard them, but I've heard Lori's husband, Kurt Salierno, speak. He has quite a testimony.

It's an awesome family. Bob's dad has spoken at Cornwall, but I wasn't there when he did.

[Concerto in D]

It makes me sad. I love my state, my county, my town. I can't imagine living without my mountains and my ocean. Breaks my heart to see the Seattle area and Bellingham the way they are now.

[connectthedots]

Did Kurt tell you about the bass fishing tournament when he ws paired with Mel Tillis?

[Kirkwood]

Some people can't handle the truth.

[Kirkwood]

"Is the perp an exchange student. If so, he may be getting a one-way ticket out of the country if convicted of a felony."

Why would you think he's an exchange student?

[connectthedots]

Why would you think he's an exchange student?

I didn't say he was, but his name would lead a reasonable person to wonder. It's not like his name is Smith. David Janus Zhang, 21

[TXnMA]

Pro-life students, out of respect for his person, did not physically interfere as the vandal proceeded to systematically tear down the entire display.

Maybe so in LibLand, but here, "respect for his person" would have included a good, old-fashioned Texas @$$-kickin'!

[Just Lori]

This is just the leftist pro-death people's version of tolerance.

[connectthedots]

The up-side of letting the guy do more damage is that the crime charged increases with higher dollar damages. In this case, it is a class B felony.

RCW 9A.48.070
Malicious mischief in the first degree.

(1) A person is guilty of malicious mischief in the first degree if he knowingly and maliciously:

(a) Causes physical damage to the property of another in an amount exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars;

(b) Causes an interruption or impairment of service rendered to the public by physically damaging or tampering with an emergency vehicle or property of the state, a political subdivision thereof, or a public utility or mode of public transportation, power, or communication; or

(c) Causes an impairment of the safety, efficiency, or operation of an aircraft by physically damaging or tampering with the aircraft or aircraft equipment, fuel, lubricant, or parts.

(2) Malicious mischief in the first degree is a class B felony.

[luckymom]

No, I don't remember that, but I do know why they would be put together!