Peoria Pro-life Rally

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By Ashley McNamee

Story Published: Jun 7, 2009 at 5:14 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jun 18, 2009 at 12:56 PM CDT

Just one day after the funeral of a Wichita abortion doctor some Peorians held a demonstration to celebrate life. In Kansas over the weekend hundreds of people turned out to remember George Tiller, who's clinic performed third trimester abortions. His controversial job ultimately cost him his life last week when a pro-life activist allegedly shot the doctor in his church.

Sunday in Peoria, a pro–life rally was hosted by a group of Bradley University students who wanted the event to show how peaceful a demonstration can be. "At first I was concerned just about the timing, but after I thought about it I realized this makes it even more important to get out there and show this is the pro life cause, not any violence or negativity," said freshman Alexandria Reynolds.
We attempted to contact pro–choice groups around the area, but were unable to reach any for comment.

Wednesday, Jun 10 at 9:09 PM Samuel L. Jackson wrote ...

I'm sure someone wanted you all dead at one time!

Tuesday, Jun 9 at 1:17 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Well i'm glad you dont mind the death of infants, I mean who cares about killing living humans?... But i guess we all have our ways... even if they are deadly.

Tuesday, Jun 9 at 6:36 AM Bob wrote ...

You people that don't want abortion's need to mind your own business your all a bunch of hypocrites your for life then you say your glad this doctor is dead for what he did. I say it's none of your business or the government or the courts what people do with there life. Who made you judge and jury on life and death.

Tuesday, Jun 9 at 12:05 AM K wrote ...

Huray for these students for taking a peacful stand on their beleifs. And to show the world how to stand up for what they beleive in peacfully.

Monday, Jun 8 at 9:04 PM Peorian wrote ...

Isn't killing this Dr,also away of abortion?Although I am pro-choice,I believe by killing this Dr.Proves one point,those who are pro-life are hypocrits.I believe that women shouldn't not be allowed to use abortion,as a way of birth control,as well as for malious reasons.

Monday, Jun 8 at 8:43 PM NY wrote ...

A woman should be able to make Her own decision when it comes to an abortion. Who cares what other people think, their opinions do not matter.

Monday, Jun 8 at 5:58 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Murder is murder, either way. But yes this movement has nothing to do with the DR, the advertisement started four months ago now.

Monday, Jun 8 at 4:59 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I guess ignorance will never stop in America! There are very good reasons for these types of abortions like a women having to carry a dead fetus for delivery for weeks. I think if you want to judge have all the facts before you speak hatred for someone who also saved many women's lives!

Monday, Jun 8 at 4:01 PM So Called? wrote ...

What do you mean by "so-called abortion clinics?"

Monday, Jun 8 at 10:14 AM Dennis wrote ...

Amazing-news oulet whose style sheet has always insisted on calling the pro-life movement "anti-abortion" sees fit to label an anti-government kook a "pro-life activist." And so local news goes out of the way to link peaceful and courageous efforts of a group of young college students to the actions of a goofball who committed a cowardly crime in some other state. This event was in planning for 3 months. To imply that it was just a reaction Dr Tiller's murder is misleading - intentional or not!

Monday, Jun 8 at 8:49 AM JC wrote ...

It is messed up but you two are also messed up for being glad this Dr is dead. You are no better then that Dr.

Sunday, Jun 7 at 11:48 PM another anonymous wrote ...

i agree with you!

Sunday, Jun 7 at 9:54 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I thing third trimester abortions are messed up. That doctor murdered so many babys alive in a womens wombs and I am glad he's dead. They need to close all of those so-called abortion clinics down. This country is very messed up for allowing that and I am not even a Christian.

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