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Well, we share a common experience on the "evangelizing Catholics" score, but, to be honest, when anyone reads a Bible verse about the wages of sin is death, and are doing so in a manner that does not pose a credible and imminent threat of bodily harm, I'll just let it pass.

That's the problem. Since we've gotten past the point where one has to be within arm's reach or very strong to kill someone...it turns into a question of understanding nuance and shading.

Its my interpretation that such passges refer to the spiritual realm anyway

Tell that to some of the not-so-tightly-wrapped froot loops I've had to deal with over the years :o)

and if someone comes to me as a fellow Christian I'll generally grant them the benefit of doubt in that they don't mean to pose a physical threat.

Dude, some of the "fellow Christians" out there need remedial lessons in "Acting Christian 101."

I'm not kidding re: this stuff. I've generally quit going to clinic protests because of worries about what some of the "friendlies" might decide to do. About half of the "clinic security guards beat me up" stuff boils down to some people not knowing when to STFUAGA, and they decide that their right to speak equates to a right to get in people's faces.

Well, I guess my point is that I question whether or not reading Bible verses to someone, whether they want to hear them or not, could reasonably interpreted as a specific and credible threat to do another lethal harm, with no other indication along those lines. Using the threat of legal action under these circumstances is a form of harrassment and an attempt to stifle or chill legitimate protest.

There is no question that some tactics can be counterproductive in the sense of bad publicity or misunderstanding. But my concern is that the fallout of selective prosecutions of pro-life protestors will lead to a general hostility to all forms of protest, including those that you might find non-offensive. Because, as I said earlier, you can probably find someone who will be offended or feel threatened by almost anything. If that becomes the standard for the relentless hounding and pursuit of those who disagree with official and/or popular policy and opinion, we're all at risk.