[AppyPappy]

In 1989 Portland police had arrested him several times for blocking the doors of several abortion clinics

A useless symbolic gesture that is only good for bringing attention to one's self. He would be better off raising money to put pictures of sonograms on billboards near the clinic.

[StDonTheBaptist]

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[Illbay]

Simple question: Why not just obey the law?

People like this deserve the misery they give themselves.

[BibChr]

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[apillar]

He could make a fortune in the field of "asset protection" (the nice term for individuals who consult with clients on how to conceal assets from judgements, lawsuits, divorce proceedings etc.)

Although, some might consider this type of work dishonest or borderline illegal, I know some of my college classmates that got into the profession and make well over 100K a year, their services are always in demand and they can pretty much charge what the market will bare.

[Poohbah]

He chose to break the law. He chose to make himself civilly liable for damages. He then chose to hide assets to avoid losing the house and the other goodies.

[mommybain]

Has anyone here read any of Randy Alcorn's books? Just curious.....I have.

[LouD]

The problem is that the penalty for the pretty inconsequential crime of blocking an abortion clinic is disproportionate to the offense.

While this man has broken the law, and ought to pay a price for his crime, that price should not be economic ruin. He ought to pay a small fine, or perhaps for a repeated offense spend a few days in jail - as is the case with other protest movements in this country. The problem is that the pro-life cause has been singled out for special attention, like application of RICO statutes, that do not fit the crime but are instead intended to stifle dissent.