Then a large group is making a more practical argument that this was bad because it will backfire. In fact, a startling large number believe Tiller was murdered by Obama or pro-choice allies in order to justify a crackdown on guns or civil liberties:
From the news:
Obama Dept of Justice Starts Investigation
It was just announced that Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice has begun an investigation into the shooting of Dr. George (you know the Abortion doctor who killed babies just before they were to be delivered for a fee of $5000) Tiller as a possible hate crime. Holder's Justice Department says it is looking into whether any "hate group" incited the killing. Holder has announced the DOJ's intent to go after any individual or organization who opposes abortion in this country.
Perhaps y'all were on to something!
And when the hammer drops, you can put the blame squarely on the shoulders of Roeder and men like him as well as the ones who are celebrating Tiller’s killing. They’re practically giving the opposition the ammo they need.
Everyone who has ever expressed the sentiment that ABORTION IS MURDER is probably guilty of that "crime."
By calling abortion "murder" those who make that statement will be in part guilty of "inciting" someone to do what Roeder did. There are probably more Roeders out there who will take words like that to heart.
I believe that Abortion is murder. There, I said it again.
I'm sure they know where they can find me.
If we believe Abortion is murder and we say so publicly, then we cannot be absolved of any and all responsibility for those who take our words seriously.
Words have meaning. Words are powerful weapons in the war of ideas.
Use them judiciously.
If you don't truly believe that Abortion is murder, then don't call it murder. Call it something else.
Scary stuff!