Protesters will bring graphic abortion images to these locations in Rockford

Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star
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ROCKFORD — Expect to see anti-abortion protests and graphic images at three busy Rockford intersections on Wednesday.

Anti-abortion activists plan to display signs with images that they say show “the violent reality of abortion,” according to a news release issued Tuesday.

The demonstrations will team activists from the Chicago-based Pro-Life Action League with members of the Rockford Family Initiative. They are fighting to stop the opening of abortion clinics in Rockford after a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision eliminated a Constitutional right to an abortion.

Wisconsin obstetrician, gynecologist and abortion provider Dr. Dennis Christensen has purchased two Rockford properties where plans are to provide abortion services.

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Protests are planned from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the intersection of North Perryville Road and East State Street; from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the intersection of Mulford Road and Riverside Boulevard; and from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of East State Street and North Alpine Road.

According to the league's website, the campaign, called "They Were Our Brothers and Sisters,” aims to display images of unborn victims of abortion in the public square.

"The images in this display were carefully selected to highlight the humanity of abortion’s unborn victims. Rather than emphasizing the blood and gore of the abortion procedure, these images focus on particular features of these children—a face, a foot, two hands. They are intended not to shock, but to inspire compassion," the website states.

Also according to the website, warning signs will be placed several blocks in advance of the displays so parents can choose to take another route if they do not want their children exposed to the images.

Jeff Kolkey: (815) 987-1374; jkolkey@rrstar.com; @jeffkolkey

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