What's worse than anti-choice domestic terrorism?

When it works.

Although last week, Dr. LeRoy Carhart assured the public that the range of services offered by the Women's Health Care Services in Wichita, Kansas would not change and the clinic would reopen after a week-long break, Dr. George Tiller's family has decided to not reopen the clinic.

From the A/P, via Talking Points Memo :

The family of slain abortion provider George Tiller said Tuesday that his Wichita clinic will be "permanently closed," effective immediately.

In a statement released by Tiller's attorneys, his family said it is ceasing operation of Women's Health Care Services Inc. and any involvement by family members in any other similar clinic.

"We are proud of the service and courage shown by our husband and father and know that women's health care needs have been met because of his dedication and service," the family said.

... But they won't be any more - at least, not in Kansas. The family will honor his memory (and, I'm assuming, support women's health) through charitable donation, and will protect the clinic's confidential records.

I understand their decision, but it is disheartening to see hate and violence acheive the desired end. While anti-choice groups rejoice, I have to ask: when will we (and not least, federal law enforcement) start investigating and prosecuting anti-choice crimes as the acts of terrorism they are?

Let's hope - and work like hell - to make sure it happens before murder in the name of "life" strips us of our choices.

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