Press Release Sent 6/1/09:

"Right to Life of Central California Condemns the Killing of Dr. George Tiller"

FRESNO, CA – Right to Life of Central California (RLCC), one of the largest pro-life organizations west of the Mississippi, today condemned the killing of Dr. George Tiller. The following statement may be attributed to RLCC Public Relations Director, Josh Brahm:

Right to Life of Central California wishes to express its sincere and heartfelt sympathies to Dr. Tiller’s family over this senseless act of violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this tragic time.

Further, Right to Life of Central California unequivocally condemns any such acts of violence regardless of motivation. We have an inclusive view of life rights – that ALL human beings, whether unborn babies or abortionists, have the unalienable right to life.

The pro-life movement works to protect the right to life and increase respect for all human life. The unlawful use of violence is directly contrary to that goal. We denounce vigilantism and the cowardly act that took place yesterday morning.

RLCC has always been involved in peaceful, legal activities to protect human lives threatened by abortion, infanticide and euthanasia. We always have and always will continue to oppose any form of violence to fight the violence of abortion. RLCC has always had a policy of forbidding violence or illegal activity by its staff and directors. RLCC’s sole purpose is to protect innocent human life.

RLCC will continue to work through educational activities to ensure the right to life for unborn children, people with disabilities and the infirm and elderly. RLCC will continue to work for peaceful solutions to aid pregnant women and their unborn children. These solutions involve helping women and their children and do not involve violence against anyone.

Right to Life of Central California is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian organization whose fundamental purpose is to restore societal respect and effective legal protection for all human beings from fertilization until natural death. Originally founded in 1971, RLCC is one of the largest pro-life organizations west of the Mississippi. With offices in Fresno and Visalia, they serve more than four counties as Central California’s major pro-life organization and reach thousands nationwide through podcasts and YouTube videos. Learn more at www.FresnoProLife.org.

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