Insisting that we must fight for our democratic rights and
the separation of Church and state, National Organization for Women President
Liz Carson got the night started for the “2nd annual Colleen Kelly Johnston
She/He Made a Difference Award.” The awards are named after Colleen Kelly
Johnston, a long time advocate for women, gays and other minorities in Wichita
and Kansas. She died on August 21, 2012. The even honors those who have made a
difference in women’s rights in Wichita. This year’s honor was the late Dr.
George Tiller, a late term abortion provider who was murdered on May 31, 2009,
by anti-abortion terrorist Scott Roeder,
“We need to defend democracy and the separation of church and state,” Carson said.” Let’s defeat the voices of those who use their religion to take away our rights.”
“Each year we celebrate Roe v. Wade,” Carson added. “That changed the political projection. I always felt women must be in control of their health and their bodies.”
Carson said that court cases can be overturned the anti-abortion groups can be over-come.
“They (anti-abortion groups) keep lobbying in Topeka,” she added. She referred to some of their acts as bizarre stunts.
Tiller’s widow and other family members were there along with several friends who told stories about their time with Tiller.
“I was back from Seattle for the Summer of Mercy and he asked me to work for him,” said Julie Burkhart, former Tiller employee and present manager of South Wind Women's Center, the present abortion clinic that has replaced the practice of Tiller. “I said I wasn’t sure. He said ‘you have four hours to decide.”
She said yes and worked for him for 7 years.
“He was a hero of mine, heart and soul,” Burkhart added. ”I miss him every day. He helped me learn wisdom.”
She said he was both a boss and a friend. She thanked Tillers family members for helping out in the event.
“We all know he made a difference in women’s lives,“ she added.
The event included a silent auction, cash bar and dinner, all used to raise funds to support feminist causes here in Kansas.
" Each
year we celebrate Roe v. Wade,” Carson added. “That changed the political
projection. I always felt women must be in control of their health and their
bodies.”“We need to defend democracy and the separation of church and state,” Carson said.” Let’s defeat the voices of those who use their religion to take away our rights.”
“Each year we celebrate Roe v. Wade,” Carson added. “That changed the political projection. I always felt women must be in control of their health and their bodies.”
Carson said that court cases can be overturned the anti-abortion groups can be over-come.
“They (anti-abortion groups) keep lobbying in Topeka,” she added. She referred to some of their acts as bizarre stunts.
Tiller’s widow and other family members were there along with several friends who told stories about their time with Tiller.
“I was back from Seattle for the Summer of Mercy and he asked me to work for him,” said Julie Burkhart, former Tiller employee and present manager of South Wind Women's Center, the present abortion clinic that has replaced the practice of Tiller. “I said I wasn’t sure. He said ‘you have four hours to decide.”
She said yes and worked for him for 7 years.
“He was a hero of mine, heart and soul,” Burkhart added. ”I miss him every day. He helped me learn wisdom.”
She said he was both a boss and a friend. She thanked Tillers family members for helping out in the event.
“We all know he made a difference in women’s lives,“ she added.
The event included a silent auction, cash bar and dinner, all used to raise funds to support feminist causes here in Kansas.
Carson said that court cases can be overturned the anti-abortion groups can be over-come.
“They (anti-abortion groups) keep lobbying in Topeka,” she added. She referred to some of their acts as bizarre stunts.
Tiller’s widow and other family members were there along with several friends who told stories about their time with Tiller.
“I was back from Seattle for the Summer of Mercy and he asked me to work for him,” said Julie Burkhart, former Tiller employee and present manager of South Wind Women's Center, the present abortion clinic that has replaced the practice of Tiller. “I said I wasn’t sure. He said ‘you have four hours to decide.”
She said yes and worked for him for 7 years.
“He was a hero of mine, heart and soul,” Burkhart added. ”I miss him every day. He helped me learn wisdom.”
She said he was both a boss and a friend. She thanked Tillers family members for helping out in the event.
“We all know he made a difference in women’s lives,“ she added.
The event included a silent auction, cash bar and dinner, all used to raise funds to support feminist causes here in Kansas.
2 comments:
Who can name the pro-lifer killed in Michigan four months after Tiller was shot? Who can name the 69-year-old pro-lifer in Denver who was thrown to the ground and needed a hip replacement? Who can name the personhood advocate who was nine months pregnant when a boulder was thrown through her front door in Colorado? Who can name the pro-choice advocate serving federal prison time for threatening pro-life leaders?
Anyone?
I didn't think so.
After the constant threats, and violence against doctors and clinic workers, you have a lot of nerve trying to make us feel guilty. Remember the nurse who still has shrapnel in her after that pipe bomb when off, hurting her and killing a police guard? We do. You pro-lifers really mean killers for Christ, and we are the victims. Please don’t make me laugh with your accusations that the pro-choices commit violence at you!!
Don't forget your Army Of God comrads...http://www.armyofgod.com/
Post a Comment