Chief A.C. Roper Birmingham Police Department
Central Headquarters
1710 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Dear Chief Roper,
I was appalled to view the video of your officers arresting young people peacefully distributing literature on the sidewalk outside Parker High School a few days ago. For a city that became a hot spot during the Civil Rights era to violate the civil rights of these pro-lifers is a sad case of deja vu. That they were held overnight is outrageous!
It was particularly ironic to see this action in view of the fact that black women have a disproportionate number of abortions. So these young people are trying to save black babies by exercising their free speech and free assembly rights. They have nothing to gain personally; they simply love unborn babies and their moms. Your officers should have been there defending their rights not interfering with them. The only things missing to take us back to the '50s were the dogs and the fire hoses.
Please drop all charges against these young people immediately and issue an apology. It would also be advisable to give your officers an in-service on the Constitution.
If these young people are forced to address this in court, please send me the dates.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Kreitzer, President
Catholic Media Coalition
www.catholicmediacoalition.org
Les Femmes
www.lesfemmes-thetruth.org
"The first law of history is not to dare to utter falsehood; the second, not to fear to speak the truth."
Pope Leo XIII
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