{"id":2032743,"date":"2023-09-15T03:21:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T07:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/acceptable-violence-against-peaceful-pro-lifers-is-unacceptable\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T03:25:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T07:25:09","slug":"acceptable-violence-against-peaceful-pro-lifers-is-unacceptable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/acceptable-violence-against-peaceful-pro-lifers-is-unacceptable\/","title":{"rendered":"Violence against peaceful pro-lifers is never acceptable."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Facceptable-violence-against-peaceful-pro-lifers-is-unacceptable%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032743&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Violence Against Pro-Life Advocates: A Disturbing Trend<\/h2>\n<p>In \u200bWashington, D.C., a\u200b shocking incident \u2064unfolded when a woman\u200c hurled her coffee \u200bat a \u200bsidewalk counselor outside an abortion facility. Meanwhile, her partner \u200dengaged in a heated argument with\u200b another counselor, which escalated into a physical\u2063 altercation.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, in Baltimore, a man viciously attacked\u2062 two elderly men who were peacefully praying outside an abortion facility. Both\u2062 victims\u2062 were\u2062 knocked unconscious \u200cand required medical \u200cattention.<\/p>\n<p>In Saginaw, Michigan, an abortionist intentionally ran over\u200b a man who\u2064 regularly prays outside the facility, not once, but twice.<\/p>\n<p>These distressing incidents are becoming more\u200b frequent in a society where tensions run \u200bhigh following the 2022 <em>Dobbs v. Jackson<\/em> Supreme Court\u200d decision on abortion. Ironically, violence\u2062 is now being reported outside facilities that perform abortions, which is a form of violence in itself.<\/p>\n<p>These attacks target individuals\u200d engaged in sidewalk counseling or those who are simply praying quietly. Shockingly, in two\u200c instances, the attackers had no connection to the abortion facility; they were random passersby whose\u200b anger was\u200c inexplicably triggered by the sight of people\u2062 offering help\u2063 to women \u2064in crisis.<\/p>\n<h3>Sidewalk Advocates for \u200dLife: Providing\u200d Support and \u2063Training<\/h3>\n<p>Sidewalk Advocates \u2063for \u2064Life was established to offer training and support to compassionate individuals who\u2064 feel \u2064called to stand outside\u2064 their local abortion facility and provide\u2064 assistance to \u2062mothers in need. Their goal is not to harass or argue\u200d with abortion supporters, but to connect with the mothers, listen to their specific challenges, and offer resources within \u2062their\u2062 community to address their needs.<\/p>\n<p>Certified \u200dadvocates \u2063are committed to abiding by the \u2063law and have never been involved in physical altercations\u2063 on the sidewalk. They \u200cunderstand that violence\u2064 is not the solution and that the law itself \u2063provides protection against such acts.<\/p>\n<p>However, not everyone\u2064 on the\u200c sidewalk follows a peaceful approach or receives formal training. But does that justify assaulting those who \u200chold different\u200d views \u2063on abortion?<\/p>\n<p>Is it\u200b acceptable to brutally attack \u200ca 70-year-old man until his face is unrecognizable?<\/p>\n<p>Is it permissible to run over someone who is quietly praying?<\/p>\n<p>These double standards are unfortunately common\u200b in a society that claims to denounce violence, except when \u2062it comes to violence within the \u2062womb or violence against\u200b those who strive to prevent\u200b it.<\/p>\n<h3>The FACE Act: A Flawed Application<\/h3>\n<p>The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act prohibits threats, \u200cobstruction, and property \u2062damage\u2064 intended to interfere with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abortion-rights-advocates-seek-to-codify-abortion-in-nevada-constitution\/\" title=\"Abortion rights supporters aim to enshrine abortion in Nevada's Constitution.\">reproductive\u200c health care services<\/a>. It\u2063 protects all patients, providers, and facilities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-fbi-has-indicted-22-pro-life-protesters-and-zero-pregnancy-center-firebombers\/\" title=\"The FBI Has Indicted 22 Pro-Life Protesters and Zero Pregnancy Center Firebombers\">including pro-life pregnancy counseling services<\/a>. However, when vandalism and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/acceptable-violence-against-peaceful-pro-lifers-is-unacceptable\/\" title=\"Violence against peaceful pro-lifers is never acceptable.\">threats targeted pregnancy \u200cresource centers<\/a> after the <em>Dobbs<\/em> decision,\u200d the Department of Justice focused on prosecuting pro-life individuals instead of pursuing those who violated the FACE Act.<\/p>\n<p>We \u200dall\u2064 know that \u200dequality under the law should apply regardless of our\u2063 stance on abortion. We all recognize that assaulting\u2063 people is morally\u200c wrong, even if their beliefs differ from ours.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to take action. Violence against pro-life advocates exercising their First Amendment rights outside \u2063abortion facilities is unacceptable, illegal, and\u200c must\u200b be stopped.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Lauren Muzyka is the founder, President, and CEO of Sidewalk Advocates\u2063 for Life, the nation&#8217;s leading sidewalk advocacy organization.\u2062 With over 20 \u200cyears of experience in sidewalk\u2063 outreach, Lauren is a \u2062licensed attorney dedicated to promoting a culture of \u200clife.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does a code of conduct\u2062 promote peaceful dialogue and respect for all individuals in the context of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-tebow-strengthens-bond-with-israel-with-charity-event\/\" title=\"Tim Tebow Strengthens Bond With Israel With Charity Event\">pro-life advocacy<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ng by a code of conduct that promotes peaceful dialogue and respect for all \u2062individuals. They undergo extensive training on effective communication, empathy, and\u2062 crisis intervention, \u2064ensuring that they can\u200b provide the necessary support without resorting to aggression or\u200b confrontation.<\/p>\n<h3>The Assault \u200don Free Speech \u200cand\u200d Peaceful Protest<\/h3>\n<p>Violence against pro-life advocates goes beyond physical attacks. There have been numerous cases of verbal abuse, intimidation, and even vandalism\u2064 directed at those peacefully exercising their right to protest.\u2063 The message is clear: any opposition to the prevailing ideology on \u200babortion will not \u200cbe tolerated, and those who dare \u2062to speak out will face severe consequences.<\/p>\n<p>These incidents are a direct assault on the\u200d fundamental principles of\u2062 free speech and peaceful protest. In a truly democratic society, individuals should\u2064 be able to express their views and engage in peaceful demonstrations without fear of harm or persecution. No matter\u200d one&#8217;s stance on abortion, such violence\u200b and intimidation tactics should be condemned as they undermine the very fabric of our democratic \u200dvalues.<\/p>\n<h3>Addressing the Issue:\u200d\u2064 A Call for Unity and \u200dProtection of \u200cCivil Rights<\/h3>\n<p>In order to tackle this disturbing trend of\u2063 violence against pro-life advocates,\u2063 it is crucial for society to come together and recognize the importance of protecting civil rights, including the right to \u2064express one&#8217;s beliefs and engage\u200d in\u2063 peaceful protest. This requires a cooperative effort from law enforcement agencies, lawmakers, the media, and the public at\u2064 large.<\/p>\n<p>Law \u2064enforcement agencies must take these incidents seriously and thoroughly investigate\u2062 each case, ensuring that the perpetrators\u2064 are \u200cheld\u2063 accountable for their actions. Additionally, lawmakers should enact stricter legislation to prevent and punish acts\u200d of violence and intimidation targeting pro-life advocates. The media needs to play a responsible\u2063 role by reporting\u200c on these incidents accurately and without bias, shedding light on the disturbing reality that exists for pro-life\u2064 advocates.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, fostering a culture of tolerance, respect, and open dialogue is crucial to addressing this issue. Society must recognize that diverse\u200c opinions and beliefs contribute to\u200c a healthy democracy, and it is \u2062through respectful discourse\u2064 that progress can be made. Regardless \u2062of one&#8217;s stance on abortion, it is essential to promote understanding and empathy, creating\u2064 an environment where individuals can express\u2064 their views \u200dwithout the fear of violence or retribution.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The rising incidents of violence against pro-life advocates serve\u200d as a wake-up call for society to address the erosion of civil rights and the decline of respectful discourse. The attacks on those peacefully expressing their beliefs not only violate the principles of free speech and\u200b peaceful protest\u200c but also perpetuate a culture of fear and intolerance.<\/p>\n<p>Sidewalk Advocates for \u200dLife \u2064and other pro-life organizations play a crucial role in providing support, \u2063assistance, and resources to women in need, and their efforts should be commended, not met with aggression. It is time for \u200dsociety to unite \u2063in protecting civil rights, fostering respectful dialogue, and \u200bensuring the safety and well-being of\u200c all individuals, regardless of their stance on \u2062abortion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In D.C., a woman hurled her coffee at a sidewalk counselor outside an abortion facility, while her partner engaged in a heated argument turned physical altercation with another counselor. In Baltimore, a man aggressively approached an elderly man praying near an abortion facility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2419,"featured_media":2032744,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2032743","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032743","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2419"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2032743"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032743\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2032744"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2032743"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2032743"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2032743"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}