Unfortunately, I can't find a whole lot of news outlets that are reporting on this. I realize abortion is a touchy subject for both sides, but I hate the idea that that keeps the news from covering it. It is such a big issue in our country.
Anyway, the second Summer of Mercy (deemed Summer of Mercy, 2.0) has been going on outside of Leroy Carhart's clinic in Germantown, Maryland. Before it started, Dr. Carhart decided it was best to close the clinic during the protests. You can't really blame him when you consider patient privacy and safety. HOWEVER, it looks as though Operation Rescue has decided to extend their "events" because Carhart has kept the clinic closed for the week. I can't help but wonder if maybe, just maybe, Dr. Carhart is letting them win in a way. While I certainly understand the concerns of keeping the clinic open during the protest, Operation Rescue doesn't seem to care why it's being shut down...as long as the doors are closed.
It's sad, really. You would think in the year 2011, with all the awful things going on in the world, we could look past our differences and hear each other out on this issue. Abortion really isn't a black and white issue, regardless of what side of the fence you're on. I've said it once and I'll say it again---no woman WANTS to have an abortion. No woman plans on it. But as we all know, life happens. This is when it's the most important for all of us to let our guards down and just LISTEN. Besides, if you're a Christian...judgement and hate isn't on your agenda, right?
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