Exactly. I don’t defend or justify vigilantism. But let’s be clear. This particular abortionist was not operating within the law. The law clearly prohibits late term abortions, except to save the life of the mother. Tiller clearly skirted that law with the help of Gov. Sebelius, who refused to demand that he provide records to account for the reasons for his late term abortions.
Exactly. I don’t defend or justify vigilantism. But let’s be clear. This particular abortionist was not operating within the law. The law clearly prohibits late term abortions, except to save the life of the mother. Tiller clearly skirted that law with the help of Gov. Sebelius, who refused to demand that he provide records to account for the reasons for his late term abortions.Tiller was sued and judged by his peers for his actions. You can say he found a loophole, fine. But that doesn't justify an extra-judicial killing.
One part of my "coming of age" politically as a high school student was the famed "subway vigilante" shooting on a New York City subway train in December 1984. The entire city of New York was rooting for the guy who carried out that shooting (he shot four thugs who tried to mug him), and I don't know anyone who was happy to see him convicted of various weapons offenses even though he was acquitted of attempted murder.