A Review of "The Case for the Use of Graphic Pictures" (Emmett Till & Abortion)

The Illinois Leader

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Something for those oriented toward demonstration (or those not).

[Colofornian]

When I became involved in the pro-life movement, I didn’t like the use of graphic pictures of aborted babies as a pro-life strategy.

Yup. Describes most of the pro-life movement to a "T"...they somehow think that mere rhetoric--both emotional and cut-and-dried--can reach the heart of calloused folks to change their understanding.

But my opinion changed after personal reflection and reading of history . . .

The West never got bent out of shape about the holocaust until they saw photos, video footage, or actual firsthand visualization.

[ALASKA]

I believe the use of graphic photos is needed, at times, to make people realize the severity, magnitude and horror of certain events. I really wish we had seen more of the carnage that took place on Sept. 11, 2001. If people had seen pictures or video of the finality of the WTC jumpers, body part retrieval, or the interior of temporary morgues, maybe it would leave a lasting impression of the beasts we are dealing with. I wish the collapse of the Towers were shown before every major newscast. All this would be gruesome, but it would keep us focused on the need for the War on Terrorism.

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Worth much more than 1,000 words, very often.

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I saw the documentary by the two brothers who were with one of fire departments closest to the WTC on that day. Before the towers fell, the firemen (and those watching the film) kept hearing loud explosions. They were the jumpers.

The universe suffers dreadful explosion, whenever an innocent life is taken.

[sultan88]

Ping

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the heads up!

[Dataman]

The universe suffers dreadful explosion, whenever an innocent life is taken.

[TheRightGuy]

For two weeks beginning July 9, the Pro-Life Action League is hosting a two-week Truth Tour in Chicago

Am printing out hard copy of this Leader article for spouse. She was pretty much mugged by this bunch on the Madison Avenue bridge last week. She's as pro-life as I am but was really turned off by the graphics. If the goal was to offend those who already support the cause, it was successful.

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Am printing out hard copy of this Leader article for spouse. She was pretty much mugged by this bunch on the Madison Avenue bridge last week. She's as pro-life as I am but was really turned off by the graphics. If the goal was to offend those who already support the cause, it was successful.

Oops -- did they block traffic? If so, that wouldn't be very persuasive at all. One must pick one's spots and not "get into the face" of our neighbors --also be aware of the impact upon young children.

[Flora McDonald]

Couldn't read this without crying.

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(((MS history and Pro-life Ping))))

[WKB]

(((MS history and Pro-life Ping))))

What a combo.

[TheRightGuy]

Oops -- did they block traffic?

Yeah they did -- not the street traffic but the pedestrian traffic. That bridge is kind of a pedestrian bottleneck for the tens of thousands who commute daily through NW Station. They were blocking the sidewalk, delaying commuters, and were in-your-face (with the graphics) rather than passive demonstrators. Spouse said it was somewhat akin to running the gauntlet.

I would defy them to produce a single soul whose mind was changed to their favor that day.

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I would defy them to produce a single soul whose mind was changed to their favor that day.

Wouldn't bet on their side.

[wardaddy]

Bump!

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It would be interesting to experience a Pro-Life FReep, somewhere, somehow --maybe somewhere that NARAL or Emily's List shows up for a fund raiser, something accompanied by media.

They wouldn't expect the FReeper attitude at all....