Anti-choice Terrorism

Horrible, horrible news, as the courageous Kansas abortion provider George Tiller was shot.

Kansas, as I’m sure some of you know, was at the center of the epidemic of anti-choice terrorism, with at least tacit support from some prominent public officials. Congressional intervention in the mid-90s helped curtail this attempt to use violence to deny women their rights greatly, but can’t eliminate it altogether. Tiller’s courage was remarkable. R.I.P.

…I wish I could say I was surprised by this. But…

…and, of course, Ann is right about the effects.

…more wingnuttery summarized here.