Daley Will Sign Abortion Protest Buffer Zone Law

Chicago Sun-Times:

In a political about-face, Mayor Daley said Friday he would sign legislation creating a protective zone around Chicago hospitals and clinics to keep patients and employees from being hounded by "in-your-face" abortion protests.

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Comments

[Lori Bowles]

Need more of these buffer zones signed. Thank you Daley.

[BIGBADBUTTER]

You know I just read a story on here, about the supreme court going to church?? some sort of red mass thing they do...and outside of the catholic church all the justices went to, there was a crowd of pro-choice protesters, protesting for abortion, during a mass...so, I guess both sides are equally respectful??? therefore both should then have some sort of buffer zone?? It'd be nice to attend church without hearing women yell out how they'd like to kill their children...

[Glocksf21]

most pro life people support the death penalty and most pro choice people are against the death penalty.

[honoursplendor]

We need this on a national level. I've volunteered at several Planned Parenthoods and these people are more than "in your face". They actively work to stop individuals from entering the facility, they chant, scream and sometimes block entrance ways. Their activities are not just harassing but can graduate to frightening. I've seen women not even get out of the car or approach the facilities when there are more "protesters" than escorts or if the protesters are really out of control with their signs and chants. These same people harass the center escorts and sometimes take pictures of the women, doctors and volunteers right in front of the center. It is beyond sad that women must endure harassment and abuse to go about their private lives.

[ninetwelve]

if i was stopped by one of the nutballs, they'd be lucky that they were right next to a hospital.

[sherbug]

There must be laws to keep the Taliban from forcing their way of life on the rest of us.

[Gregorius Mercator]

It's harassment; I can't see how this should be that controversial.

[ebroadcast]

Take that you crazy nutj0bs!