Why do they say those things?

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I know there are lots of pro-lifers in here who stand out there on the front lines like I do every week. Now that summer is here and the windows are open, people feel free to scream the strangest things at us. I mean more than just the usual middle fingers and “get a job” sing-song. I thought we could share. Some are frightening, but some are downright funny. Here’s some of my latest favorites from this past Tuesday
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“What about innocent civilians in Iraq?”
(Um, we are trying to save innocent human lives here. This isn’t a Bush sign! :rolleyes: )
“If I ever see you out here again, I’m gonna kill all of you and all the babies too.”
(OK, go home and sober up and we will pray that you don’t kill anyone in a car accident on the way. 😦 )
And my perennial favorite: “Get a life”
(I wish those people would find their true life in Jesus! They don’t know what a wonderful life we have!)

Sometimes people do things that make me laugh right out loud like throw fast food cups of ice at us. Last week, someone threw a whole handful of pennies at one of us. What are these people thinking? If they want to donate to the cause, or help keep us from getting dehydrated out there, they could pull over. We don’t bite! 😃 Thankfully we get a lot more honks and waves than negativity. Most people just try to ignore us. Guilt, I guess.

Your turn. Share your experiences. We can help support each other.
 
I had my first experience out two weeks ago. I was SO green (no experience) that the ONLY question I had ALL during the 2 hourse I was there, I couldn’t answer it.
I felt embarassed and let the movement down.

Once I read up on the basics, I’ll be out there again.

(Glad to see a fellow NE Ohioian on the front lines too!)
 
No - you didn’t let anyone down. Being there is important. Thanks to you all who take the abuse! 😃
 
Edwin, don’t feel like you let anyone down. Your witness by being there speaks loud and clear. Sometimes I get thrown off by some of the things people throw at me too. And sometimes I feel really unprepared, like not having the appropriate literature with me. But trust me, it gets better with experience. Most of the people in my group are seasoned pros at this. I am rather new at it myself. They are a great support system. If you get hijacked and flustered, just refer the questioner to someone else in your group. You picked the busiest time of year to start on the lines. You will be seasoned in no time! 😃 In the winter (when I started), it’s usually too cold out there for anyone to bother getting out of their cars or even roll the window down! 😉 But it makes us tough! 👍

Oh yeah, and never forget that “You are not alone!!” (Even though it feels that way sometimes!) There are more of us around than you realize!
 
During the fall-winter school semester my campus pro-life club is out there with signs or with the GAP thing (I know some of you don’t agree, but really, this is stationary on a university campus, it’s very unlikely any kids will catch a glimpse) or at some indoor tables giving out literature. I don’t know how my fellow club members do it, I’m still terrified to go out there… I was “SO green” almost two years ago and I still am… :o

I think during the summer there’s a bunch of pro-lifers who go out on the corner of these two busy streets downtown and hold up signs… they talk to people too, which is why I’m really hesitant to go join them… I’m like you, Edwin, very much like you. :crying:

The usual line is “I’m offended”/“This is so offensive!”… :rolleyes:

And of course, there’s the good ol’ chorus line… “It’s my body, blah blah blah…”
 
Your examples are good . Same format is used on other issues:

“What about innocent civilians in Iraq?”

Moral relativism. In the criminal world it’s called a “reversal”.

“You think I’m doing something wrong? What about…blah…blah…blah…”

“Get a life”

The Freud Card. This has worked since…well…since before Freud even. There is something off about you. “Take your meds”, “Why are you obsessed with…(whatever)” are common too. The Soviets took this to the max in the 1950s when they created an entire psychiatric field devoted to it. Opponents of communist rule were diagnoses with "sluggish schizophrenia " and involuntary treated for their nonexistent disease.

“If I ever see you out here again, I’m gonna kill all of you and all the babies too.”

Take heart. You have a soul very close to redemption.

Unless the person is truly insane.
 
we’re praying for you all who are in the frontlines!!!
 
I would like to be involved in pro-life efforts/rally, etc. But I live in a small community. Very rural. The nearest “city” to me is either Fort Wayne or South Bend, Indiana. Both about 50-60 minutes away. What does one do to get involved?
 
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I would like to be involved in pro-life efforts/rally, etc. But I live in a small community. Very rural. The nearest “city” to me is either Fort Wayne or South Bend, Indiana. Both about 50-60 minutes away. What does one do to get involved?
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Well, I don’t know much about where you live. If you look in your phone book, you will probably find the nearest abortion facilities listed there. Most of these clinics have a loyal contingency of protesters who meet accross the street when the clinic is open. Another idea is to call your Diocese and ask if they have a pro-life office. They should. The director of pro-life affairs could tell you how and where you could get involved. Personally, I drive about 1/2 hour to our abortion mill. It’s not a great sacrifice when you realize what good you are doing! But if there isn’t anything physical you can do in your area, prayers are always needed. Without everyone’s prayers, we couldn’t do what we do, standing out there in every type of weather and trying to be good witnesses. And don’t forget about spiritual adoption of an unborn child. It is a beautiful devotion! God Bless. 👍
 
Wow you all have…you know. ( I dont think I can say that here.) I commend you for your bravery. When I was at the University of Maryland there was a group called the Genocide Awareness Project, or something like that. They had large displays up and people would either come by to support them or heckle them. Some pro-choicer wrote in the school newspaper that he respected the pro-lifers for what they did because they all remained calm when people were screaming in their faces and he chastised the people who were acting like idiots. He said he was embarassed to be pro-choice. 😃 If someone started yelling in my face I would yell back and probably punch them. That’s why I respect so much what you do.
 
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crobynb:
I would like to be involved in pro-life efforts/rally, etc. But I live in a small community. Very rural. The nearest “city” to me is either Fort Wayne or South Bend, Indiana. Both about 50-60 minutes away. What does one do to get involved?
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I wish this was the case here where I live (near SF) instead there’s practically one on every corner. :mad:
 
I actually kindof enjoy the abuse. There are a million things I could shout back, but I really enjoy the way they writhe in frustration when you smile : ) wave and shout God Bless you back.
 
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