James Pouillon was a dedicated pro-lifer. He exercised his American right of free speech all around Owosso, Michigan. Despite physical problems, he frequently needed oxygen from a small tank he carried with him, he was frequently seen near the library, city hall, schools, and even football games with his pro-life sign.

James was murdered by Harlan Drake simply because Harlan did not want James to show his sign to students anymore. Harlan then went to shoot another man who had apparently upset him, and was stopped by police before he could kill again. I bring up this story for two reasons. One, to honor the memory of James Pouillon who ended up giving his life as part of his dedication to the pro-life cause. Two, to draw attention to another key difference between the political left and right.

While keeping abortion legal certainly contributes to a culture of death that devalues human life, that is not the intent of those on the political left. I expect most Leftists are just as horrified by this atrocity as those on the Right. However, I am saddened that no major abortion-rights advocates have come out and condemned this killing. As the Romans used to say, Silence Gives Consent. When an abortionist was killed in Wichita, Kansas, the pro-life community immediately expressed their shock and disapproval of this action. By their words and actions, they made it clear that the pro-life community strongly disapproved of murder and would not welcome a copy-cat killing. Today the silence of the abortion-rights community sends the opposite message.

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