Posted on 09/05/2006 10:54:38 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher
Another Florida abortionist has stopped performing abortions at one clinic rather than comply with rules and regulations, and pro-life activists say it's the 11th closure of a U.S. abortion business in just three months.
The newest case involves abortionist Randall Whitney, whose Family Planning Center in Daytona Beach, Fla., no longer will provide abortions, according to officials at Operation Rescue.
Although three of those 11 clinics did reopen, Operation Rescue spokeswoman Cheryl Sullenger told WorldNetDaily the climate is changing.
For years, pro-life protesters would walk in front of an abortion clinic but never take a picture or document an event.
"Now a lot of people do a lot of research on these clinics," she said. "Pro-lifers never did that before, nobody would take a picture. But I think that's really changing. Pro-lifers are more sophisticated, understanding if they can document these things, report them, and report on them, eventually people in the states will get fed up with them and now it's starting."
She described the atmosphere as having made a "fundamental shift."
"Pro-lifers are beginning to understand that this is a winnable thing," she told WND.
In Daytona Beach, Whitney has reported his clinic will remain open for non-abortion services, and he'll continue doing abortions in Orlando. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported Whitney describes himself as a "modified Christian" who isn't concerned over the up to 1,500 abortions he performs annually.
"I sleep well," Whitney told the newspaper. "I have no concerns about what might have been if a fetus lived."
Whitney also works part-time for abortionist James Pendergraft, whose medical license was suspended last month because of allegations he performed illegal late-term abortions and was prescribing medication without the proper Drug Enforcement Administration certification, Operation Rescue said.
Five of Pendergraft's abortion businesses were closed down at that time, although three have since reopened, according to Operation Rescue. His two businesses in Orlando remain closed.
"Whitney's arrogant attitude about complying with regulations is increasingly typical in the abortion industry," said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. "This story reaffirms that our country faces a crisis of abortion clinics that operate as if they are above the law at the cost of innocent lives."
Sullenger said the abortion businesses that have had shutdowns in recent weeks include:
A clinic in Omaha, Neb., where the land was purchased from underneath the business and the owners couldn't find another facility to rent.
The clinic that formerly operated in the building that now houses the Operation Rescue headquarters in Wichita, Kan.
A facility in Birmingham, Ala., that was closed because of a suspended license.
One business in Montgomery, Ala., that was closed when authorities found the abortionist didn't have hospital privileges.
A business in Hialeah, Fla., where an investigation continues into allegations a baby was born alive, then killed and placed on the roof of the building to avoid detection by police.
Five clinics owned by Pendergraft when his license was suspended. Three of those reopened later.
And the most recent case involve the business in Daytona Beach, Fla.
"I think what it is is a trend," said Sullenger. "A lot of times, when the health department people are investigating, they actually walk into an abortion clinic. It's one thing to think about a clinic, another to actually walk in and see the conditions."
The newspaper reported Whitney stopped the abortions "pushed by a protracted battle with the state over how his practice should be regulated."
The newspaper also reported that while abortion industry insiders decry the potential loss of business, the pendulum is swinging toward the protection of life. Its report noted there are enough conservative justices on the U.S. Supreme Court now to give hope for life to a challenge to Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that nullified all state laws barring abortion.
And, it reported, Louisiana's governor has signed a law banning most abortions that would take effect upon Roe v. Wade's demise, the Kansas Legislature passed a plan to require the state to collect data on abortions performed after 22 weeks, and South Dakota's complete ban on abortions could be upheld by voters as early as November.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
If you have not already done so, read about Bernard Nathanson's journey from baby killer to pro life activist.
Also the Jane Roe of Roe vs Wade is now a prolife spokeswoman.
WTH??? I hadn't heard of that incident. What kind of monsters could do such a thing. It must have been more than just the "doctor" involved.
I'm so sorry about your precious child.
The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. (my emphasis)--Paul's first letter to Timothy
Didn't know that! His life certainly shows the transforming power of God's grace. Thanks.
True. The prayer of a righteous man delivereth much!
Praise God for each step to end the American holocaust of children.
This is how we will win. Attack the supply side, don't let up. The great thing is the abortionists help us, because most of them are ham-fisted hacks in every possible way, and think sanitation is something that only hotel maids cleaning toilets need to worry about.
I would love for him to elaborate on this.
When the butcher Ragsdale passed away in Rockford, the local paper made a big deal about how he was a Christian and sang in his church choir...but they didn't mention what church. I suspect the last thing that the church wanted was to be outed as being tolerant (heck, sopportive) of the biggest mass murderer in Northwest Illinois.
My condolences on the loss of your child.
1. If pregnant women in crisis faced up to the reality of their situation when they first became pregnant (or before having sex) there would not be so many 2nd trimester and late-1st trimester procedures. The mills will continue to have a market of women who have either procrastinated or have been coerced by family members/boyfriends.
2. The abortion industry is massive and money hungry. They cannot charge for a pill what they can for a procedure, so they will continue to offer both.
The Doe of Doe vs. Bolton has also moved to the pro-life side.
I had the privilege of interviewing Crutcher once, and had to talk to him a little at a time over several days becaue he's so busy. He's working trielessly to end this horror.
There is a website where former abortionists and those who assisted at abortions explain their conversion to being pro life. I think it may be linked from the Priests for life. Their testimony is very powerful and heart rendering. But even in the midst of such fearsome evil the grace of God was able to move their hearts. We should always remember that and never lose hope.
Don't worry. Michael Bloomberg saved abortion. Reinforcements are on the way.
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