Abortion protest uneventful following Supreme Court decision

The Morning Sun | March 1, 2003 | Morning Sun Staff

[miltonim]

(Baby-killing) Abortion protest uneventful following Supreme Court (RICO) decision

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WICHITA (AP) - Jennifer Sperle sang hymns Friday on the sidewalk outside the same (baby-killing) abortion clinic where she was arrested in 1996 for blocking the entrance. Back then, she was charged with conspiracy against (baby-killing) clinics under racketeering laws. On Wednesday the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that federal racketeering and extortion laws were wrongly used against (baby-killing) abortion protesters, lifting a nationwide ban on protests that interfere with (killing babies) clinics.

Sperle and nearly 40 other (advocates for the preborn) abortion foes were at the (baby-brain-sucking) clinic Friday in celebration of that decision. There were no arrests (of baby killers) or disturbances.

"Finally, it is a step in the right direction," she said of the Supreme Court decision.

Sperle spent two and a half years in a federal prison in Ft. Worth, Texas, for blocking the entrance of George Tiller's (baby-killing) abortion clinic. That term was followed by three years of probation, during which time Sperle was forbidden to associate with (advocates for the pre-born)abortion opponents or to protest at (baby-killing) clinics.

Tiller, one of the few physicians in the nation to (kill bigger babies) perform late-term abortions, has long been a target of (baby-killing) abortion protests. Officials at the (killing) clinic did not return messages for comment.

Sperle, 30, is pregnant with her sixth child. She has been back protesting at the (killing) clinic since the day after her probation ended, but she has no plans to resume her (baby-killing) clinic blockades even with this latest court decision (maybe because this time she could be charged with FACE).

"But it doesn't change what I believe," she said.

Probably twice as many people turned out for the pro-life protest Friday than usual. (Babies' friends) Abortion foes stuck white crosses along the sidewalk beside the clinic. A box of handmade baby blankets sat beside the entrance in case someone changed their mind at the last minute and decide not to have an (kill their unborn baby) abortion. Others sang and prayed.

The court's decision prompted Judy Gautschi to come out to protest (killing babies) for the first time.

"The law was changed - we are not racketeering. I have a legal right to be here," she said.

Gautschi has no plans to blockade the (killing) clinic. But she said she has a loud mouth - and she wants to be heard.

"There is a time for peace - this is not the time," she said. "Sometimes you have to kick a little for people to hear."

Among the veterans of the (pro-life) anti-abortion movement is Michelle Herzog. She met her husband, Jeff, at a Florida courthouse in 1989 following their arrest with a group of protesters. She spent three months in jail.

The couple now have four children, ages 5 to 11, who join them in the protests. Even the family dog, Katie, was sporting an (anti-baby-killing) anti-abortion sweat shirt.

Her 9-year-old daughter, Rebecca, said she doesn't care about spending her time at the protests as long as babies are alive.

"I have been coming here to try to save the babies - it is not right," the girl said.

Herzog has no plans to join (baby-killing) clinic blockades again, although she believes they will come again. She said she is looking forward to seeing the law overturned that now forbids blockades of (baby-brain-sucking) abortion clinics.

"Then, I think, you will really see the siege," she said.

[miltonim]

Baby at four months

[hocndoc]

""Sperle spent two and a half years in a federal prison in Ft. Worth, Texas, for blocking the entrance of George Tiller's (baby-killing) abortion clinic. That term was followed by three years of probation, during which time Sperle was forbidden to associate with (advocates for the pre-born)abortion opponents or to protest at (baby-killing) clinics. ""

Who will give this woman back those years?

[Pan_Yans Wife]

I always wonder, if the protestors at the clinics, ever try to counsel a young woman about the love of Christ, not the condemnation of the sinful act? Condemning them will not change their hearts, and besides, the judgement is in God's hands. You will never stop abortion, until you reach into the heart of the woman contemplating abortion.

[miltonim]

Sorry, I forgot the story's URL: http://morningsun.net/stories/030103/reg_20030301072.shtml and it was an AP story.

Good night.

[votelife]

Dear President Bush, With the Surpeme Court session getting ready to close, it may well be time for perhaps the most important domestic decision of your presidency: the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice(s). The main reason why I supported you in 2000 and why I wanted Daschle out of power in 02 (and 04) has to do with the courts. I want America courts to interpret law, not write law. During your presidential campaign you said Thomas and Scalia were your two model justices. Those are excellent models. The High Court needs more like them. Clarence Thomas recently said to students that the tough cases were when what he wanted to do was different from what the law said. And he goes by the law. This should be a model philosophy for our justices. Your father, President Bush lost his reelection campaign for 3 main reasosn, as far as I can see. 1. he broke the no new taxes pledge 2. David Souter 3. Clinton convinced people we were in a Bush recession (which we had already come out of by the time Clinton was getting sworn in)

I urge you to learn from all three of these: 1. on taxes, you're doing great. Awesome job on the tax cut. 2. good job so far on judicial appointments. I want to see more of a fight for Estrada, Owen, and Pickering, but I commend you on your nominations. 3. by staying engaged in the economic debate you'll serve yourself well

I have been thoroughly impressed with your handling of al Queida, Iraq, and terrorism. You have inspired confidence and have shown great leadership.

But I want to remind you that your Supreme Court pick(s) will be with us LONG after you have departed office. I urge you to avoid the tempation to find a "compromise" pick. Go for a Scalia or Thomas. Don't go for an O'Connor or Kennedy. To be specific, get someone who is pro-life. Roe v Wade is one of the worst court decisions I know of, and it's the perfect example of unrestrained judicial power.

I know the temptation will be tremendous on you to nominate a moderate. But remember who your true supporters are. I am not a important leader or politician. I am "simply" a citizen who has been an enthusiatic supporter of you. I am willing to accept compromise in many areas of government but I will watch your Court nomiantions extremely closely. What the Senate Dems are doing right now is disgusting, but as the President you have the bully pulpit to stop it. Democrats will back down if you turn up serious heat on them.

Moreover, I think public opinion is shifting towards the pro-life position. Dems will want you to nominate a moderate, but almost all will vote against you anyways. Pro-choice Repubs will likely still vote for you if you nominate a Scalia, after all, you campaigned on it. So Mr. President, I urge you to stick with your campaign statements and nominate justices who believe in judicial restraint, like Scalia and Thomas.

Happy Memorial Day and may God bless you and your family.