It is a basic human right to receive healthcare. And it is a basic human right to have privacy. So you would expect to be able to go to your doctor’s appointment without being harassed by strangers or by the state. Right?
Well, if you are a woman in South Carolina arriving for an appointment at a woman’s clinic the answer is no. You will be harassed by protesters shouting “Baby killer!” and worse at you. And your state representatives are working hard trying to make it even harder to receive the care of your choice: one bill would require you to make 2 appointments, miss 2 days of work, and possibly pay for a motel if the clinic is far from your home and 2 days of round trip travel is difficult. It is disgraceful, and we all know that this would not be happening to men seeing their doctors seeking Viagra prescriptions.
You CAN do something about it!
Stephanie’s Chairs
On Saturday, Feb 21 6am – 10am, bring a chair and sit with with others who believe in a woman’s right to choose. Chairs will be set up along the edge of the clinic property in West Ashley where the many protesters often stand and shout at patients and their friends as they arrive. By sitting 100 of us in this spot the protesters will have no space to stand and will need to move to the other side of the street and take their harassment further from the clinic patients. You will only need to sit and will not need to interact with protesters or with escorts, clinic staff, or patients. For info, directions, and to sign up, call Larry at 843-926-1750.
March meeting
We will not have a formal March Green Party meeting; however those interested can use this time to join Planned Parenthood Young Advocates in their first meeting of 2009. The topic of discussion will be learning about anti-choice legislation in Columbia and writing letters to our representatives. Monday, March 2, 6pm at the new Planned Parenthood clinic, 200 Rutledge Ave.
February 19, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I have two daughters ages 33 and 14.
It’s their choice whether to make me a grandfather or not.
Politicians must not rule their endocrinology, making them slaves to a Vatican or Baptist fanatic policy.
Every child a wanted child.
Life begins with a healthy willing mom, not upon a unplanned pregnancy.
No one plans to be raped, but theocrats would force a rapist choice upon all women. No one plans to conceive in a fallopian tube & have a placenta attach there.
Ectopic pregnancies can kill.
South Carolina propaganda all women are forced to “hold for an hour” does not mention this fact.
All women need balanced private information from their health care providers, NOT PROPAGANDA DESIGNED TO INDUCE GUILT & RELIGIOUS decisions contrary to a woman’s health or intention.
Come to the clinic before the zealots arrive this Saturday. I have invited the Mayor to sit with us.
Councilor Mallard has already toured he parking lot during a recent Saturday when extremists blocked the driveway and shoved their magic papers into his vehicle window.
We want 3 NO PEDESTRIAN ZONE signs to replace the no parking signs erected there SOLELY TO GIVE FANATICS A PLACE TO PROTEST.
Our permit is still pending and we have a security guard present.
Snacks & beverages will be provided.
Bring PRO-Choice signs of your own, others also will be available.
Peace & feminism, Larry 843-926-1750
February 19, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Stephanie Snyder was an escort the last two years of her life.
She made our signs, gave us a tent to keep out of the rain & sun.
And she made it clear to protestors that they ‘WERE NOT GOING TO MAKE A TERRY SHIAVO” out of her.
Cancer claimed Stephanie on Inauguration Day. She planned to see Obama sworn in, but was comatose her last few days.
We honor her by setting up Staphanies Chairs on the grass along Fuseler Road.
Come to 1312 Ashley River Road and join the people of freedom to choose, not forced slavery to religious extremist interference with women’s rights.
Come early, as the zealots arrive there before 7 a.m. Remember that you are not an escort, but you are going to keep confidential what you see or hear behind you sitting next to the clinic, so don’t tell anyone if you recognize a car or companion or staff.
The right to privacy.
It’s our Constitution.
Defend women. Peace.