A pro-life protester was shot and killed this morning in front of a Michigan high school.
So…where’s the outrage?
Remember the day George Tiller was killed? Before we even knew if the murder was abortion related, it was above the fold on every newspaper. Top of the page on Drudge. Leading every news station. Later, President Obama even commented on it. Protection for abortionists was offered. Nearly every pro-life organization condemned the action. Columnists excoriated the pro-life movement for instigating hatred which led to the killing.
OK. So where’s my protection? I’m an outspoken pro-lifer. Where’s my protection? Where’s the headlines? Where’s the outrage?
MLive reports:
State police at the Corunna post have confirmed a well-known anti-abortion activist was shot multiple times and killed this morning in front of Owosso High School.
The victim’s identity has not yet been released but the shooting occurred around 7:30 a.m., after most students were off the buses and safely inside the building, said Owosso schools transportation supervisor Jayne Campbell.
State police also confirmed that a suspect was taken into custody about 8:15 a.m. at the suspect’s home…
A black car can be seen parked at the corner of North and Whitehaven streets, where a portable oxygen tank is lying in a front yard next to a large sign bearing the image of a baby and the word “Life.”
So far, not a lot of coverage. I’ll keep you informed.
Update: Police are saying the pro-lifer James Pouillon was targeted.
And how about this lovely quote in the Associated press article:
“I can see someone spitting on him or punching him, but shooting him is pretty stupid. It’s not something you expect in Owosso,” said 16-year-old Curtis Wisterman.
“There ain’t no use in being in school when you can’t concentrate,” he said.
Update 2: MLive reports: The Shiawassee County Prosecutor’s office has charged Harlan J. Drake, 33, of Owosso with two counts of first-degree, premeditated murder in Friday’s slaying of an anti-abortion activist in Owosso and an Owosso Towship gravel pit owner.
Update3: It’s been written a few places that the victim was holding a “graphic” abortion sign outside the high school. Michael Hirsh has the “graphic” photo. Check it out because it ain’t graphic at all.
Update 4: It’s now confirmed that Drake killed Pouillon because he was “offended” by his pro-life message, according to Connected Michigan.
September 11, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Glad someone's on the story…. I am tired of double standards.
September 11, 2009 at 3:41 pm
There's a story linked to the origiginal article that mentions another slaying that might be related. I'd like to see if the victim's prolife views inspired the crime or was there another angle, possibly an outraged husband/lover.
But if it was their prolife views that got them targeted, don't expect much coverage along the lines of the Tiller murder.
Sheesh, what a world!
September 11, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Hey! It is on Drudge!
September 11, 2009 at 4:34 pm
If he was killed because of his faith and stance for life, then that makes him a martyr.
September 11, 2009 at 4:40 pm
For more examples of pro-abortion violence toward born humans see http://www.prochoiceviolence.com.
–gbm3
September 11, 2009 at 4:41 pm
There is some suggestion that his sign was "graphic" (as if that might mitigate against the despicable crime of murder) does anyone know what the sign had on it? If the guy had a sign with dimembered children on it you get a restraining order…. (in light of it being near a school) you don't shoot him dead.
September 11, 2009 at 4:41 pm
There is some suggestion that his sign was "graphic" (as if that might mitigate against the despicable crime of murder) does anyone know what the sign had on it? If the guy had a sign with dimembered children on it you get a restraining order…. (in light of it being near a school) you don't shoot him dead.
September 11, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Oh I'm sure we're going to get a flurry of MSM stories on the violence of pro-choicers and how we have to keep an eye on these would-be domestic terrorists.
/Sarc
September 11, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Please do keep us informed, Matt, I'm curious about the details of this horrible case.
My prayers to the victim and his/her family.
September 11, 2009 at 7:30 pm
🙁
as far as the sign being graphic, well.. it's still wrong to beat up and/or kill gay people, and gay pride parades are also graphically offensive and lewd…
but I forgot- if you have been "historically disadvantaged" crimes against you don't count.
September 11, 2009 at 7:36 pm
"There ain't no use in being in school when you can't concentrate," he said.
This poor student. There ain't no use in being taught no English, no how. How does someone get past 6th grade speaking like that?
For that matter, how does someone get past 12 years old without being taught that the loss of a life is a loss to all humanity?
We as a society have lost way too much through public schooling and total lack of religious training.
September 11, 2009 at 7:47 pm
"I can see someone spitting on him or punching him…"
This about an old man who required an oxygen tank travel with him.
Five gets you ten his parents will be proud of their little barbarian.
September 11, 2009 at 9:09 pm
I've posted a picture of the "graphic" photo. When you see it, you will know why the media won't show it. http://www.mrhirsh.com
September 12, 2009 at 1:10 am
Hey Matt,
The AP is reporting this:
It started around 7:20 a.m. across the street at the high school, where James Pouillon stood with a sign that pictured a chubby-cheeked baby with the word "LIFE" on one side and an image of an aborted fetus with the word "ABORTION" on the other."
Can either you or Mr. Hirsch verify this?
September 12, 2009 at 2:36 am
Pardon the sarcasm, but there will be no outrage while the Department of Homeland Security considers anti-abortion activists "domestic terrorists."
September 12, 2009 at 7:05 am
To the media's credit, the story seems to be getting a bit of coverage. But no "outrage" yet from the peanut gallery. Not gonna hold my breath on that either.
September 12, 2009 at 2:22 pm
On Mike's post, I'm just curious. Next to the beautiful picture of the baby and LIFE, it looks like there's the bottom edge of another picture. Does anyone know what that might be.
Let me be clear — NOTHING, not matter what else that picture shows gives anyone any reason to kill! I just think that it helps us counter the opposition if we'sure we know what they are calling the "graphic" image.
Let's not lose sight of the convenient (and loaded) language used in the media: we are "anti-abortion," they are "pro-choice" or "pro-women's rights."
September 12, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Picture #3 of 4 on the "Connected Michigan" link shows about half of the other side of the sign, showing an aborted baby.
September 13, 2009 at 3:01 am
Poullion was known for carrying pictures of aborted babies. The picture he had the morning he died was a smiling baby.