Abortion Quote by David X. Cohen
“Since 1993, there have been eight or nine, depending how you count, abortion providers who have been murdered in this country. There have been arsons. There have been clinic bombings. There have been attacks offsite. Before this, the most recent abortion provider who was murdered was George Tiller in his church on a Sunday morning. So, this fits a pattern.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public commentary on abortion violence, 2023
Violence against abortion providers has been recurring, including murders, arsons, bombings, and attacks, showing a sustained pattern of intimidation.
In simple terms: Abortion providers face ongoing violent attacks.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address the safety risks for healthcare workers.
Themes
violence
healthcare
politics
rights
terrorism
Mood
concerned
serious
urgent
Type
political
social
warning
When to use this quote
- clinic security
- policy advocacy
- law enforcement training
- community support
Key Concepts
extremism
intimidation
public safety
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies better protect medical providers?
- What policies reduce extremist violence?
A Different Perspective
Violence may be underreported or framed as isolated incidents.
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