Recollections of a Taxi Cab Ride with Abortionist George Tiller

LifeSiteNews ^ | 6/2/09 | LifeSiteNews

[wagglebee]

June 1, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Joe Scheidler, the founder of Pro-Life Action League and longtime pro-life activist, today issued a statement denouncing the slaying of Kansas late-term abortionist George Tiller. Tiller was shot dead Sunday morning as he was serving as an usher at his church.

In condemning the murder Scheidler also recalled a chance encounter he had with the abortionist, in which he shared a taxi-cab ride with him on the way to a pro-abortion conference.

“We deplore the killing of George Tiller on Sunday morning," said Scheidler.

"It has always been my philosophy that we convert abortionists. As activists committed to saving lives, we vigorously oppose violence."

Scheidler recalled how he once shared a taxi with Dr. Tiller as both were headed from the airport in New Orleans to the National Abortion Federation Convention. Scheidler was attending in order to gather information about the pro-abortion movement.

"Tiller apparently recognized me, but did not recall that I was a pro-life activist. He assumed I was another abortionist attending the conference," said Scheidler. "He enthusiastically extolled the value of the ultrasound in performing abortions, and invited me to visit his clinic in Wichita."

The following day Scheidler attended Tiller's presentation on the use of ultrasound. By then the doctor had realized that Scheidler was a pro-life leader, and refused to proceed with his presentation until Scheidler left the room.

"Having sat and talked with George Tiller, I probably feel a little more connection with him than many other pro-lifers might," said Scheidler. "I am adamantly opposed to what he did for a living. But I believe that anyone can come to the truth. Tiller deserved the chance to turn away from the evil of abortion. I cannot condone the taking of his life."

[AxelPaulsenJr]

So the laws of the land are worthless?

[Tribune7]

When is a Muslim organization going to deplore the killing of William Long?

[AxelPaulsenJr]

Not nearly upset as apparently are you. I only stated for the umpteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeth zillion time, killing that man in the manner that it happened in front of children in church accomplished NOTHING.

Strike that, it did accomplish the fact of strengthing the hand of the abortionists.

[AxelPaulsenJr]

And prior to that they were under the laws of another sovereign country. They killed those that had been appointed to uphold laws and edicts of their sovereign government. Were the founders monsters, murders,and terrorists?

Ok, I'm sorry you are correct. Please forgive me. How silly of me to think it monstrous to kill a man in front of children. I mean who cares what they think.

Do you perhaps think that the children think the man a monster? I do.

[AxelPaulsenJr]

BTW.I am under admonition from the mods on this thread. So you will receive no further replies from me.

[TalonDJ]

killing that man in the manner that it happened in front of children in church accomplished NOTHING.

Well, by estimates of his daily rates it has directly saved the lives of dozens of babies already. Those mothers might end up going some place else but chances are they haven't yet. So at least in the short term there are more non murdered children as a results have his death than the number of traumatized children resulting from the manner of his death. Sounds to me like we are already ahead. No, I am not saying kill him in front of children was a good idea. However if it saved the lives of as many children as got scared then the balance of evil is still favorable.

[xzins]

Oh, it did accomplish a number of things.

One, it means that each day since his death, approx 30 babies have lived who otherwise would have died.

So far this week there are 120 extra living babies that Tiller didn’t get to worry.

Doesn’t it make you feel funny arguing for good PR over lives of real human beings?

[xzins]

BTW.I am under admonition from the mods on this thread

Well, you didn't say anything out of line to me. We disagreed, but that's just fine in my book.

[AxelPaulsenJr]

Well, you didn't say anything out of line to me. We disagreed, but that's just fine in my book.

Thank you for your comment. As has so often been said before on this forum, we can agree to disagree.

[AxelPaulsenJr]

A good read that sums up my thinking on the matter.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265607/posts