Again, children - Precious Feet. The staff heard me tell the kids and their mothers (several took the Feet as well) what they were, that the people in "That Building" don't tell you that "you had feet just like that when you were only 10 weeks old in your mommy's tummy!" I also mentioned, loudly, that PP doesn't tell women that their baby's heart is beating before she knows she's pregnant. A couple came up, and the woman began to really become upset at the signs. This afforded Jerry and me the opportunity to explain things to her and her boyfriend. I hammered away at the fact that PP has been caught breaking the law, protecting incestors (? a word??) and older men who have sex with underage girls that is, rapists. I told her of their position on babies born alive after an intended abortion ("KILL 'EM!"). And about PP's opposition to the Unborn Victims of Violence bill... how they lied about Partial Birth Abortion; how they lie about everything. By the time we finished, the couple was reeling. They went into PP and JETTED out in what must be record time! All of this was witnessed by the staff. The couple thanked us as they stalked away from that hellish place. We were all astounded.

For hours we pounded the message home; to men, women, children.  More Precious Feet; a child came back for 3 more for his sisters; I asked him what he would tell them - he got it just right... a 6 year old missionary to the pre-born. Another little one came back because his grandma wanted a pin too. While Jerry and I counseled, Pat stood with Malachi and a sign that says "PLANNED PARENTHOOD KILLS BABIES" facing St. Luke's Hospital, which is right across the street. At one point a woman at the entrance of St. Luke's took out opera binoculars to get a better look.
And the thing is... I was going to cancel today. Woke feeling like Stalin's army had been practicing their marching in my throat. I figured, I'd just reschedule it for the end of the week. Then Jerry called, and told me that he had pulled all kinds of maneuvers to be able to come today. So I remembered what happened the LAST time I did that. And by the second hour at PP, I felt just FINE.

We are educating, making friends with the neighborhood, and shattering morale at PP in Newburgh. We need MORE ACTIVISTS!  For the first time, all three victims were able to witness - I could talk to some, while Pat and Jerry spoke to others.  Literature was given out in an orderly fashion, because there were 6 arms present. PLEASE! Consider joining us or write a check to Christian Ireland Ministries, headed by Father Francis McCloskey of the Scripture Wall.
  

Three times they called the cops this time - remember, once last week. I explained to the gentlemen, again, that we had every right to be there. Right. A half-hour later they come back. "You have to keep moving" they said PP said. I said,  "Actually, no we don't. I can stand on any public sidewalk, totally stationary, as long as I'm not blocking access."  I reminded the officers of the time I was physically injured by some bad apples in the Department, and was good enough not to sue them though an Internal Affairs investigation found the officers (and the lieutenant) out of line. I reminded them that I settled for an apology that time but since my arrest for peaceful sign-showing in the Town of Poughkeepsie, I may decide otherwise this time. I told the officers this was beginning to feel like harassment; I also told them that they were being used by PP to harass us and that perhaps they should re-evaluate their response to PP complaints.

They considered this and then parked across the street. A while later a woman came out of PP, Pat offered her literature, which she refused, and Pat said "God Bless you". The woman responded "thank you". She went to the cops. This time we were 'blocking" the entrance. I responded to the officer that between us Pat and I weigh about 150 pounds, and the only way we could block the entrance would be to spread out on the sidewalk, horizontally.

Ha! he said. They went away and some worker came out and sat and through gritted teeth said "KEEP MOVING".  I lowered my shades, looked her in the eyes, and said "You are really desperate, aren't you?" She laughed in a shrill way; borderline hysterically; then said it again - "Keep Moving!" I told her I now would call my attorney (who won for us in the Town of Poughkeepsie) about the harassment and that I would also talk to her Boss, my buddy Steve White. And that for now I was going to plant myself right in that spot, thank you very much. I also told her that I don't take direction from Planned Parenthood - ever. She did not return.

On Tuesday I called Steve and told him of the misbehavior of his staff in Newburgh. I also cleared up for him this "Keep Moving" demand which is a legal fiction. It is, folks. Chris Ferrara said there has NEVER been a law demanding constant motion. It is only demanded if one is blocking access. Steve apologized for his staff and assured me it would never happen again. Then he led me into a discussion of his cholesterol levels and actions he is taking to save his Boomer knees.

Perhaps some day he will understand what we have been doing for the last 15 years. Pray for Steve White; he is not an ideologue. Not sure WHAT he is but since STOPP has been a major pain in his neck, he still manages to be quite polite to us. I have been sending these reports to people on my list, prior to their being posted on Scripturewall.com. But I urge everyone who reads them to then go to the site. STOPP is a  part of Scripturewall, - so much is going on due to Fr. McCloskey's efforts, you will not get the whole picture by reading just this small part.

Scripturewall is a LOCAL effort. It has re-energized the entire local effort. It deserves your attention and your financial support. Please consider giving what you can. We are incarnate spirits with needs appropriate to this state. Make your tax-deductible contribution to Christian Ireland Ministries.
  

So here is the bad news first. I mentioned in my last report about Lydia, the young woman who was receptive to the truth about PP. She asked for, and I promised her, documentation of the allegations I made about PP's lies, and total lack of concern, not just for the unborn, but for women generally; the perjury, the manipulation. For Monday, I had a packet for Lydia containing first level, un-propagandized proof, mostly from the AMA's American Medical News. I have heaps of it, about the lies told about D&X (Partial Birth) abortions, and copies of some yummy stuff written by abortionist Warren Hern (Abortion Practice) on how to tear babies apart in D&E abortions and the reasons for it, "wrong sex" included. When we arrived I asked for Lydia. And asked; finally, the cops who came (I'll get  back to that) were nice enough to ask for her inside the office and to tell her I had the materials I promised her.

When they came back out, they relayed her message that I was to stop asking for her...???  Later she came out as they were closing the office; I expressed delight in seeing her, and offered her the packet. She wouldn't even make eye contact. She told me she didn't want it. I said "But 2 weeks ago, you really wanted to examine my claims. What changed?"

Nothing. I said "They got to you, didn't they?" I don't think I'm reading into this but she seemed really conflicted over her "choice". I even said "Were you told they would fire you? If not, what do you have to lose? All this material is from the AMA!"

I was really bummed; if I had delivered the stuff when I said I would, maybe this wouldn't have happened. But for the first time I had this feeling that this was the SAME as dealing with a CULT. Planned Parenthood controls thought and information. People who work there, some of them, have to have doubts. Then along comes a different point of view and the ability to prove it! Then the PP True Believers swarm around the budding heretic and "bomb" her. Lydia is a victim of the PP THOUGHT POLICE.

OK - now the good part. STOPP consisted in the combination of HW [me] and Pat Messina. The DD (look it up). And together we were fantastic; I picketed and Pat gave out literature. O the response; children again - after explanations they took the Precious Feet pin; half of the under 12 population of Newburgh will by the end of summer be wearing them, telling their friends (and PARENTS) that this is how THEIR feet looked when they were only ten weeks old inside Mommy's tummy!.. We met the nice mailwoman again and she said she missed me last week(?!). We were so effective that PP called the cops... yuk yuk... complaining we "weren't moving" enough. I warmly greeted the guys, introduced myself; one said he didn't see what they were complaining about; I danced a bit and assured him I would keep moving; he laughed. After he delivered the message to Lydia they came back out and wished us both a good day. Gee, cops are such nice folks. I'm going to make a donation to the Police Benevolent Association.

After a while I switched signs and used Emily. Well. I also have a small picture of this poor sweet little girl with an explanation on the back of the picture; this is all by Chet Kilgore. A woman came out, and wanted to know more about Emily. I gave her both pictures, with commentary, of Emily and Malachi. Pat and I agreed we need 3 people; one for each sign - Tiny Tim, Emily, and Malachi - actually 4; someone to give out literature. This woman looked as if she were struck by lightning. When I told her of PP's support of such unspeakable outrages, she went away, head reeling, looking at the pictures, looking back at us, walking and shaking her head.

Without Pat Messina I couldn't have done half of this; would someone be interested in helping the both of us out at least once a month? I think I'm beginning to beg. Our FTT demonstration was cancelled because of a work commitment I was told of at the last minute; but it's wrong for this to depend on one person. I will personally shell out whatever it takes to give signs to whoever will spot STOPP in a crunch. You may call me at 845-473-7380
  

Soon after, a young boy 8 years old asked me about the sign. I know many of you disagree with showing the pictures with children present but my experience is that they are curious, and eager to learn. I explained that PP does this to tiny babies before they're born. He looked for a while, considering. Then he looked up at PP. Then he concluded "That's MEAN!"  He also said he would tell his friends what PP does.

Later an 11 year old girl engaged me in discussion. I also showed her the Precious Feet, and she took several pins for her friends, and I gave her a pamphlet on fetal development. She said "How could anyone kill a little baby?"  I told her that PP does it for money. Then I was surrounded by kids who wanted to talk, get literature to take to their families (especially their moms) and get the Feet. Before long there were about 10 children proudly displaying the Precious Feet to anyone who would look, and explaining all about abortion to anyone who would listen. Later on some women came by and wanted the Feet and our literature.

Naturally all this led the staff at PP to come out and complain. A sweet girl, Lydia, who only works there on Monday, spoke with me for a long time. There was so much she didn't know, and so much she has obviously questioned about PP. I educated her on several topics - PP's perjury on D&X abortions before Congress a few years ago and stunned her with the results of Life Dynamics' "Sting" - getting taped evidence that PP covers for Statutory Rape. (For those of you unaware of this bombshell, LDI had women pose as minor girls, mostly under the age of 16 - some gave their ages as young as 14, who were pregnant by men over the age of 22.  The PP staff warned the girls NOT TO MENTION the ages of these men, since it was against the law - and PP is mandated to report such crimes.  Use this whenever anyone claims that PP is there to help young people.) I have promised Lydia to return, and give her information and documentation. Meanwhile she went back inside and several witch-types came out to yell at me. They said that the picture of Tiny Tim was false; I told them to be REALLY careful since Greg Cunningham has been suing pro-aborts who claim that the pictures are falsified - next time I go, I will be taking a videocam with me to get them denying the validity of the picture on tape; then I'll send it to Greg (The Center for Bioethical Reform - website Abortionno.org) and get the ball rolling.

When I came back with the information on the "Sting", they asked me if I was from Life Dynamics - a group that is striking terror in the hearts and minds of pro-aborts all over the country. LDI also supports the use of the pictures of the victims - it appears that every group which does is having the most success in stopping abortion. When I asked them about "informed consent" such as telling the Mom that her baby's heart is beating, they stated that they DO tell them, if the Mom ASKS - which is Bullfeathers. They also have an ultrasound at PP in Poughkeepsie - I asked if they show the mothers their babies; they claimed that once again, only if she ASKS. It is my hunch that the women aren't told that this is a real-time picture of her baby, from what some of the girls have told me.

But N.B. FOLKS - WE NEED A MOLE! None of PP's literature on abortion nor stuff on Teenwire, nor the messages on their 800 number, say a thing about the fetus, or its development. I also told them that before the age of ultrasound, they could "get away with this crap - but not anymore.  YOU know what the unborn look like, and you know full well that you are killing."

Lydia sincerely wanted to know why I was doing this and I told her my story - of being a convert from "Pro-Choice", a process which began when I discovered, finding my biological mother, that I was a "Rape Child" and then going on to study everything I could  - fetology, fetal medicine, etc. I told her "The evidence is not on your side and all that matters is the evidence." That's when she asked me to bring it to her. I'll be back next Monday - If anyone can help me distribute literature, please call me at 845-473-7380.
  

I arrived with my Greg Cunningham sign, and waited for reaction. Quickly, a sweet looking black woman, who revealed she was a PP volunteer, came out and observed "Well, that IS quite VIVID." I agreed, and reminded that the outfit she gives her precious time to reduces unborn kids to this condition at LEAST every Tues. in Pok. She went back inside for a minute, reappeared and said that "I'm really concerned about the Born kids who are abused, neglected, etc." I mentioned that I worked for years for a "special Needs" adoption agency in NYC, and had personally placed Down's kids, Spina Bifida kids, old kids, babies with every variety of genetic anomaly into loving homes. I refer to an article I wrote a few years ago entitled "THERE ARE NO UNWANTED BABIES; PERIOD."  It was published in both the Poughkeepsie Journal, and the Times Herald Record.

Stuck, she went on to some other non-sequitur, was easily refuted, and went back inside. Then, as I was speaking with a young black kid, Jane Elvin of Orange PP walked past and actually GRABBED the kid and insisted "Come on inside, and I'll show you what we REALLY do." The boy finally got her to let go of his jacket, and I said, Jane! Are you LYING to this boy? Right here in front of me?"

She ignored me, tried to get the hapless boy into the clinic, and he said "No way in hell are you getting me into this *&^$@#& place!" He took ALL my literature (which I'm running out of, Hint Hint) and swore he'd never darken that door again. Jane came out again a few minutes later (she had been delivering the Pizza) and I couldn't resist; "Jane, you are DENYING that Mid-Hudson PP does this kind of thing on Tuesdays? In front of ME?? When are you guys going to at least LIE competently?" I know I've said it before, but these people are stone STUPID! Why are we not exploiting this relentlessly?

Later a group of about 15 girls came out, and examined the sign, and the pamphlet, which gives the exact size of the 1st trimester baby. The comments "Oh, look, it has a FACE." But what got to them the most is reflected in this "My God, it has HANDS!  Look, those are little HANDS." I asked "If you were pregnant and knew that even this early in your pregnancy, that the little being inside you had HANDS, would you have an abortion?"

The answer was the same from each of them; NO WAY!" I told them that PP doesn't tell you these things - a face, HANDS... "Why don't you go back in there and ask them why they don't tell you these things?" Several of them went back in, but by that time I had to go home.

SHOW THE PICTURES... SHOW THE PICTURES. With the support of our faithful readers, I can go to every PP in 4 counties, and show them... the Hands.