[Buffalo Bob]

A few items:

Rather than gory pictures of aborted infants, try displaying this photo.

Also, videotaping folks against their wishes is rude and will get you a punch in the nose. Just a fact is all.

I understand the desire to stem the tide of abortions. Anyone who knows me on FR knows me to be a steadfast pro-lifer. There are a variety of ways to change hearts and minds. The tactics used by these folks, however, help fuel sympathy for the pro-death crowd.

[Made In The USA]

If they could all just come to recognize that this debate is what is in that picture.... What kind of evil is it that doesn't put this whole debate in such perspective, I'll never know.

[colorado tanker]

I agree with you. We are slowly winning over public opinion. We need tactics that persuade, not alienate. And thanks for the beautiful pik.

[MHGinTN]

Amen, Bob. Count me as standing with you in reverence for that little one of God's creating.

[FreeTally]

Well said and I am in 100% agreement.

[Marysecretary]

I had that picture on my office door for a long time. It's a great picture. Hope it made some folks think.

[caprock]

The tactics used by these folks, however, help fuel sympathy for the pro-death crowd.

I'm inclined to agree with your position, but the "tactics" here are very benign. The article does not mention any provocative actions beyond the preaching, the videotaping, and the display of pictures. If the protesters' actions were belligerent or obnoxious, that would not help their cause.

No, I do not classify preaching as belligerent or obnoxious even though today's American culture classifies the most minor expression of disagreement as "preaching".

After viewing the "progress" resulting from 30+ years of "freedom" from everything, much PREACHING is in order!

[paltz]

As far as "tactics" are concerned. This is an issue that will truly only be achieved without initial gov't intervention. Let's face it, Pandora's box has been open. However, on a brighter note, as ultrasound technology becomes more advanced, and expectant mothers can see their babies not just from their PC's but from hand held PDA's as well, the idea of having an abortion will become even more unfavored. Think of the abortion debate today as the slavery debate our country dealt with for many years before. While slave owners opposed the federal government intervening with "their property", pro-choicers' today will use the same arguement regarding a woman's body. Early abolotioninsts knew it would take time and patience to change the hearts and minds of the country regarding this issue as it will the abortion issue..so have faith