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13. did you catch the part where scalia whined that he objected to the woman-hating, anti-choice,

Wed Jan 15, 2014, 11:33 PM

Jan 2014

pro-forced birthers being called protestors??

thank you for standing up and speaking out for women's most fundamental right of autonomy.

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Churches Protest & Harass Abortion Clinic Patients? Reverse the Tables at Their Churches. [View all] David Zephyr Jan 2014 OP

I would love to see more men involved in clinic defense. bettyellen Jan 2014 #1

bettyellen, I do to do more myself. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #3

I did quite a bit when I was young, and the protesters were vicious to us. We were all women, and bettyellen Jan 2014 #5

They haven't changed they are still vicious except now warrant46 Jan 2014 #7

We need to start protesting at their churches. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #9

The weird thing is, they had a very secretive local presence. They ran a home for those housing some bettyellen Jan 2014 #11

I'm totally ready to start protesting churches....particularly southern baptist republican ones. loudsue Jan 2014 #28

+1 Go Vols Jan 2014 #64

This would be targeting the ones who are pushing the issue of women's rights - churches - but jwirr Jan 2014 #66

Well... eggplant Jan 2014 #69

As we said in the 1960's: Right On, loudsue! David Zephyr Jan 2014 #75

Honored to know you. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #8

Right. I've escorted at Planned Parenthood in Phila. for 20 year. HERVEPA Jan 2014 #26

Thank you for helping all those women. Good on you! bettyellen Jan 2014 #38

Thank you, HERVEPA for all of those years of helping women. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #76

I did it several times back when I lived in Kansas City Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #51

I got the feeling they'd have less courage if there were more men with us. bettyellen Jan 2014 #60

Yeah they were a weird bunch spitting shrieking like the world was going to end Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #63

In KC? You are courageous and are to be honored. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #77

Well, they were...how should I put it?...slightly on the rabid side. Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #84

this country has lost it's collective mind spanone Jan 2014 #2

Or perhaps just closed it. n/t kag Jan 2014 #44

k+r blkmusclmachine Jan 2014 #4

They wouldn't be jailed if they stay the appropriate way from the church. Ask the Phelps family. Maraya1969 Jan 2014 #6

That's not a bad idea--picketing churches Demeter Jan 2014 #10

I agree wholeheartedly, as long as only the offending churches merrily Jan 2014 #12

are you referring to individual churches, or particular faiths? as far as I am concerned, unless niyad Jan 2014 #14

I know of a couple of pro gay, pro choice churches in my state. merrily Jan 2014 #16

Do the homework. 47of74 Jan 2014 #18

what part of "unless they support a woman's right to choose" did you miss? niyad Jan 2014 #23

This week, I will begin attending a new church. Brigid Jan 2014 #22

see post 23 niyad Jan 2014 #24

The United Methodist Church does not categorically oppose abortion. JDPriestly Jan 2014 #45

Which is why a protest outside this or any other UMC . . . Brigid Jan 2014 #48

Indeed. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #79

Of course, I agree. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #78

did you catch the part where scalia whined that he objected to the woman-hating, anti-choice, niyad Jan 2014 #13

Scalia represents all I don't miss about the Catholic Church 47of74 Jan 2014 #17

From a recovering former Catholic! marew Jan 2014 #40

Thanks, niyad. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #21

and thank you. it isn't surprising that scotus is doing this, with six catholics amoung them. niyad Jan 2014 #25

Again and again, that turd in a black robe and vanity hat speaks out on matters likely to merrily Jan 2014 #81

Thank you for posting theHandpuppet Jan 2014 #15

My first OP in eons. But it's the subject that concerns me the most now. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #82

Not just showing up, but 4_TN_TITANS Jan 2014 #19

It's what they do to poor women. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #86

Six of nine are catholic... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #20

We shouldn't remain outside the churches to protest. kestrel91316 Jan 2014 #27

And any sympathy any of them may have had for you, Brigid Jan 2014 #49

ACT UP did that in NY and in LA, it had great impact and was worth the whining Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #55

I am a native Midwesterner. Brigid Jan 2014 #58

So you claim when a religion says women are murderers and gay people are from hell Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #62

I'm saying . . . Brigid Jan 2014 #68

phelps and co have never gone to jail in all these years. what makes you think it is ever likely niyad Jan 2014 #108

You have this perfectly in the correct context and perspective. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #89

Yes. ACT UP didn't "behave" and it forced the issue. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #88

patterson poo- flinging princple eepatt Jan 2014 #67

Freedom of speech. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #87

What a great idea. WCLinolVir Jan 2014 #29

They sure love to dish it out, but can't take it when push back comes. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #90

amen brother! Maineman Jan 2014 #30

Anti-abortion groups are seriously disturbed people. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2014 #31

Yes, and imagine the indignation and fear that girls and women are facing everyday in America. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #91

I like that idea Egnever Jan 2014 #32

Welcome to the Talibornagain States of America dgibby Jan 2014 #33

This post is important. raven mad Jan 2014 #34

The anti-abortion crowd is ignorant about what Planned Parenthood really does. JDPriestly Jan 2014 #42

The Supreme Court apparently thinks it's no big deal from their comments. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #93

A belated welcome to DU Le Taz Hot Jan 2014 #106

Thanks for the welcome - I already love it here! raven mad Jan 2014 #109

Soup kitchens on the sidewalks of the church while they are in jtuck004 Jan 2014 #35

I love it. nt Doremus Jan 2014 #61

You are brilliant. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #94

Naw, I've just read Saul Alinsky on tactics for organizers. jtuck004 Jan 2014 #104

what a nifty idea! niyad Jan 2014 #107

k/r Dawson Leery Jan 2014 #36

Ah, but then you'd be "persecuting Christians" Prophet 451 Jan 2014 #37

That is the most likely outcome and the most irritating one cinnabonbon Jan 2014 #39

What would such an activity achieve other than to alienate religious people? JDPriestly Jan 2014 #41

When they shove their beliefs in my face they need to be alienated. hobbit709 Jan 2014 #43

See my Post # 45. JDPriestly Jan 2014 #46

I didn't say protest at ALL churches. hobbit709 Jan 2014 #50

Yes, you do. And it's why they get away with oppressing women. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #95

If they get near you tell them you are fearful and will "Stand Your Ground" and see what they do. Bandit Jan 2014 #47

Having a 4 year old yelling, "Don't TOUCH me" HockeyMom Jan 2014 #59

Well, that's certainly a wonderful idea HERVEPA Jan 2014 #83

be a hard thing to do in practice... cap Jan 2014 #52

No such thing in the US, kiddo. That's why the other side can do what they do. Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #56

Thanks. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #96

What "hate speech" laws? jberryhill Jan 2014 #103

Discrimination against race color or creed is in EEOC cap Feb 2014 #110

Wtf? jberryhill Feb 2014 #111

Harass them at Opus Dei meetings. Arugula Latte Jan 2014 #53

Pick the church carefully and it would be a good idea treestar Jan 2014 #54

History bits.....111 Held in St. Patrick's AIDS Protest, 1989 Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #57

Thanks, Bluenorthwest for the history and link. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #97

the buffer zone is there because these people are dangerous and the Supremes, mountain grammy Jan 2014 #65

Right on, mountain granny! David Zephyr Jan 2014 #98

Nope, wrong venue. They love to carry grotesque, full color posters to clinics. freshwest Jan 2014 #70

As one who has had to deal with these protesters Curmudgeoness Jan 2014 #71

It's really psychological and physical violence against women and it's orchestrated. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #99

I definitely is psychological violence. Curmudgeoness Jan 2014 #105

These fine conservative Catholic Supremes would do the Taliban proud imo: they would also do any indepat Jan 2014 #72

Thank you. I wish more men had realized that the patriarchal wagons started circling 'round women ancianita Jan 2014 #73

The turnback against women's rights did really start under Reagan. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #100

It has been done. quaker bill Jan 2014 #74

See Bluenorthwest's post above. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #101

Better to cut off their cash flow. riqster Jan 2014 #80

RW Christian War Crimes in Bosnia: 'The rapes went on day and night': Robert Fisk, in Mostar, Zorra Jan 2014 #85

Thank you, Zorra. David Zephyr Jan 2014 #102

god damned straight, david. thank you so much for making this important point. PeaceNikki Jan 2014 #92