28 January 2012

RI Pro-Life Rally Disrupted by Occupy Providence Protesters

Unfortunately, there was a disturbing event during the 39th Annual Pro-Life State House Rally at the Rhode Island State House Thursday (26 JAN). A number of Occupy Providence members participated in a demonstration, organized by the Rhode Island Sexism League, that broke up the pro-life rally.

Some attendees found it ironic that members of the Occupy movement would join in the protest the day before the Diocese of Providence opened up a homeless shelter in response to one of Occupy Providence’s requests to the City of Providence.

Media reports:

WPRO: Pro-lifers: Occupiers attacked rights to free speech (27 JAN 12)

Life News: Occupy Protestors Harass Pro-Life Advocates in Roe Event (27 JAN 12)

RI Right to Life Statement:

Rhode Island Right to Life: Occupiers Declare War on Pro-Life Movement (26 JAN 12)

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