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'''Pro-life activism''' is a term for activities, by individuals or groups, intended to influence public policy, or other's opinions, beliefs and behavior, in opposition to abortion and euthanasia. The efforts sometimes involve the dissemination of literature and services and ]. There have even been cases of ] although it is disapproved of by most pro-life advocacy groups. |
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== Free ultrasound == |
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One type of pro-life activism is giving free ] scans to pregnant women who are considering an abortion. These usually take place at a ]. The theory behind this practice is the belief that the pregnant woman will decide to carry to term once she views images of the ]. Federal funding is provided for crisis pregnancy centers, many of which provide free ultrasounds.<ref></ref><ref></ref> Many pro-life activists have predicted that, as progressively higher-quality images become more generally available, the use of ultrasound as a persuasive tool will become more widespread. Fairly recently a well funded effort in this arena took place in ], ], where a clinic that offered free ultrasounds (and "]") opened next door to ]'s abortion clinic. The workers of the pregnancy center have been seen offerer women $100 to see an ultrasound before entering the clinic.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} |
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== The Life Chain == |
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:''Main article: ]'' |
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The "Life Chain" is a public demonstration group that simply stands in a row on sidewalks holding signs with Pro-Life (not always anti-abortion) messages. Historically, the most often used message has been "Abortion Kills Children" but other signs have been produced for use by Life Chainers that include, "Abortion Hurts Women", "God Heal Our Land", "God Bless America", "Jesus Forgives and Heals", "Jesus Loves the Little Children" and "Jesus Loves You". Life Chainers, as an official policy, do not yell or chant slogans and do not block pedestrians or roadways. The Life Chain has a good record of peaceful public demonstrations in accordance with the law. This type of demonstration is extremely common. Many ] chapters hold Life Chain events yearly. |
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== The rescue == |
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A "rescue operation" involves Pro-Life activists standing in front of an ] in order to prevent anyone from entering.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} The stated goal of this practice is to force the clinic to shut down for the day. Often, the protesters are removed by law enforcement.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} Some clinics were protested so heavily in this fashion that they closed down permanently.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} The rescue was first attempted by ]. Ever since former president ] signed the ] into law, the rescue has rarely been attempted. Some consider it "peaceful ]" but others fear that the openly confrontational nature of rescue operations may inflame an already touchy situation to violence. {{Fact|date=February 2007}} |
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== The die-in == |
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The die-in is a variation of a protest by the same name which was first done to protest the ]. In the ] die-in, protesters fall to the ground in the ] position. Often this is used to gain attention, in order for groups to distribute literature, and engage in conversation with the onlookers. Those on the ground do not move, hand out literature, or talk. Very few groups use this tactic, however ] frequently use this method. {{Fact|date=February 2007}} |
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== The truth display == |
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In a "truth display", protesters go to an area intending to display pictures of aborted fetuses. Though this sparks anger and controversy, some pro-life groups believe this is the most effective way of explaining their position. The members of one group based out of Los Angeles, known as ], have been jailed numerous times for these types of displays which they set up both legally and illegally on ] campuses. ] ''Face the Truth'' displays are another example a "truth display". |
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A major point of disagreement among pro-lifers is whether displaying pictures of "]", as they call it, is really necessary. {{Fact|date=February 2007}} Though many believe in the truthfulness of "truth displays", many feel that it is sufficient to display informative images of perfectly healthy fetuses in order to demonstrate their ], not their suffering. Proponents of these "shock tactics" argue that, unless people realize the precise nature of abortion methods/procedures and their tangible results, the pro-life position can never succeed. |
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==Sidewalk counseling== |
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{{Main|Sidewalk counseling}} |
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"Sidewalk counseling" is a form of pro-life activism which is conducted outside of ]s. Activists seek to communicate with those entering the building, or with passersby in general, in an effort to persuade them not to have an ] or to reconsider their position on the ]. <ref name="hillvcolorado">. Retrieved December 13, 2006.</ref> They do so by trying to engage in conversation, displaying signs, distributing ], or giving directions to a nearby ]. <ref name="hillvcolorado" /> |
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=== The "Chicago Method" === |
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The "Chicago Method" is an approach to sidewalk counseling that involves giving those about to enter an abortion facility copies of ]s filed against the facility or its ]s. The name comes from the fact that it was first used by ] in ].<ref></ref> The intent of the Chicago Method is to turn the woman away from a facility that the protesters deem "unsafe", thus giving her time to reconsider her choice to abort.<ref></ref> |
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== Violence as a form of activism == |
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There have been a few cases of enraged individuals who have committed acts of violence against abortion clinics, such as setting the buildings on fire or assassinating abortion practitioners. Many major pro-life political groups condemn this form of activism, while others make a case for the killing of abortionists as "justifiable homicide", while they do not openly advocate for it.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} Violence is seldom used in recent times. |
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== See also == |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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