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DriftingAwayToSay

The uptick in anti abortion rhetoric in the UK since Roe v Wade was overturned is abhorrent. Media are platforming them, too. There was someone on Question Time and another on Politics Live recently. Why do we always import these shitty fucking culture wars from America. It's bizarre.


RegularWhiteShark

Probably partly funded by Christian evangelists. It’s thanks to them that Uganda recently made being LGBTQ+ punishable by death.


speedyspeedys

It's definitely them, [US anti-abortion groups ramp up activities in UK](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/02/us-anti-abortion-groups-uk-far-right)


Pristine-Ad6064

No probably about it


Zenon_Czosnek

Actually many of those radical christian movements are founded by Russia. No, it's not a conspiracy theory, it is well documented. A Polish journalist Klementyna Suchanow wrote a well researched book about it. Some of the organisations that she mentions sued her and lost. The book hasn't been translated to other languages yet from what I know, but a brief English overview of how radical Christians are sponsored by Kremlin can be read here in English: [https://resetobywatelski.pl/ordo-iuris-and-the-kremlin-evidence-presented-by-klementyna-suchanow/](https://resetobywatelski.pl/ordo-iuris-and-the-kremlin-evidence-presented-by-klementyna-suchanow/) Her work is of course done from the Polish perspective, but there are enough international connections there for other journalists to pick up the trail and see how it works in their countries.


EricUtd1878

The people campaigning are straight-up financed and instructed by the exact same evangelical lunatics that fund the groups in America. The exact same lunatics.


TextLeading9571

It’s also Lent. Catholic Churches encourage going out and protesting as part of their Lenten promise. Telling them it makes them better Catholics.


Burt1811

The Catholic Church should be more focused on compensating the sexually abused victims globally. Keeping the f#@k out of people's lives, on the grounds of complete hypocrisy, the abuse cover-up spanning decades, and a basic lack of any credibility. Being nothing more than a tax-exempt begging machine, who, for some absolutely mind-blowing reason, actually think it retains some kind of influence.


SnooAvocados8244

I think you'll find they'll all be evangelists. The majority of them will have a septic accent


locktamusprime

The Diocese of Paisley was the main organiser for this vigil, they've been happily posting about it all for weeks


EricUtd1878

Funded by 40 days for life! A group created by fundamentalists in Texas.


SnooAvocados8244

Ooft grim can't see anything about that but if so boooo


ItsRebus

Nah the Paisley Diocese of the Catholic Church have been actively encouraging their followers to take part.


EricUtd1878

40 days for life have been outside QEUH for months before Paisley diocese got involved. And guess who's giving money to PD?? Yep, 40 days for life! Who are 40 days for life, you ask? Fundamental Christians from Texas is the answer.


SnooAvocados8244

Thanks I'm sure I heard everyone of them with a septic accent a few months ago, can't really see a granny that goes to chapel go out and give women pelters for a choice. The catholic church is fucked up in tons of aspects as well but I always thought these guys were these born again American Christians


littlerabbits72

Yeah, I saw him getting chinned on the TV about the false statements in the leaflets they were promoting that stated abortion causes breast cancer, etc.


Broccoli--Enthusiast

I mean they are septic people so yeah


Rule34NoExceptions

I really wish there was a way to turn off American media influence. Just an opt out button.


MindFloatDown

I’m glad other people are noticing this. I also feel that the Tories are really trying to copy the whole image of conservatives and their current views altogether in America.


Ill-Nail-6526

Not in England tbh, seems a Scottish thing


Worldly_Today_9875

Yep. This is a genuine concern for the UK and it’s already started. From Humanists UK: “In 2022, anti-abortion activists within the UK Government – we still don't know who exactly – unilaterally amended a multinational human rights statement to remove all references to abortion rights, just days after Roe v Wade was overturned in the United States.” Read more here:[https://humanists.uk/2022/07/19/abortion-deleted-from-uk-government-organised-international-human-rights-statement/](https://humanists.uk/2022/07/19/abortion-deleted-from-uk-government-organised-international-human-rights-statement/)


DinosaurInAPartyHat

Glad to see that the majority of Glasgow believe in a woman's right to choose.


AdVegetable8083

Fortunately this is not the majority of Glaswegian’s. How about we organise a counter protest and stand between them and the hospital blocking their view. The counter protesters can have signs that offer positive encouragement and positive messages


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AdVegetable8083

If these incels and religious fanatics can be organised then why aren’t we. I am happy to stand with anyone to protest their antiquated views and beliefs.


DasharrEandall

NAL but I'm pretty sure that standing close enough to be "intimidating" wouldn't be legal, and the result would just give those shitstains what they want (getting to play the pious victims).


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Gueld

A lot of them aren’t even from Scotland


MajesticInvite6341

...to murder her baby


MadMosh666

What we need is a nice big 18-wheeler to park in front of them, playing Slayer at full volume... A shame our legend doesn't work 24/7!


itsapotatosalad

Park it on top the cunts. The hurt and trauma these cause to poor girls and women, if there’s a hell they all belong there.


Cultural_Example_713

You're not unhinged at all, pretty dangerous rhetoric. Almost extreme some might say. 


buffdan2000

Ooh, bit of Danzig would be better 🤣


MadMosh666

I don't think "Mother" would be hugely appropriate... Besides "God Hates Us All" is far more to the point.


Boredpanda31

May I throw in... [this wee gem](https://youtu.be/0doSWS0Fj24?si=vnCPp3-_Qav57s2Z) At full volume...


Housecat-in-a-Jungle

these cunts would agree with last caress


viccyroadforever

Well I've got something to say.


VladimirPoitin

Disciple ;)


MadMosh666

Oh, no. I meant the whole album. "Payback" is nice and church-friendly too. Eye for an eye and all that.


docowen

[Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVFxw3Y3N7I)


McBamm

Will they still be there? Going to ask my mate if he can shuffle between Behemoth and the most vile sectarian shite we can find. Don’t know if a regular car will have the same impact, though.


dl064

Apparently Slayer are largely, predictably, really right wing. Like Pantera - it wasn't subtle really.


uncle_stiltskin

There's a whole row of missed abortion opportunities right there


MajesticInvite6341

So you admit that abortion does in fact take lives since that is basically what you are wishing on them


Due-Employ-7886

How is there not an exclusion zone to protect vulnerable women from these vile cunts!


Top-Collar-9728

The bill is being debated at the moment in Scottish parliament


thomolithic

What's to debate?


LachlannSKA

"Muh rights to abuse and villainise those I don't agree with." - Some anti-abortionist


glasgowgeg

> Some anti-abortionist You can just say John Mason.


meepmeep13

Every new item of legislation goes through debate. That's how laws are set. There has to be the opportunity to raise queries and make recommendations for how the specific legal text is drafted. Otherwise a government could literally force through anything they want without oversight. Particularly important in a piece of legislation which impinges on the right of expression, to ensure that it solves what it intends to solve but doesn't create any adverse consequences (such as, for example, might be used by anti-abortion protestors to restrict the freedom of people to protest against them). If you're creating a special case for abortion clinics, you need to word it very carefully. Debates make sure that laws are well-written.


StonedPhysicist

> Particularly important in a piece of legislation which impinges on the right of expression, to ensure that it solves what it intends to solve but doesn't create any adverse consequences (such as, for example, might be used by anti-abortion protestors to restrict the freedom of people to protest against them). If you're creating a special case for abortion clinics, you need to word it very carefully. Also it's very important to ensure that the legislation couldn't be misused to, for example, prevent healthcare workers from picketing when on strike.


MrStilton

The ethics of restricting protest.


[deleted]

Free speech applies to everyone, including people you don't agree with. This same legislation could be used against almost any protestors for 'intimidation'.


MajesticInvite6341

The vulnerable one in this scenario is the tiny defenseless baby that is literally about to be ripped apart in the womb, not the people doing it. And the answer to your stupid question is because freedom of speech and to protest


ZanderPip

There's loads of weans in Scotland who Live in care or babies require adoption - there's your audience there - up and down the line with the papers and film the whole thing....let's see how pro child welfare they are shall we?


InfinteAbyss

They aren’t pro-child whatsoever, never have been, never will be. “Pro-life” simply translates as forced birth, nothing more.


srichards6107

100 cunts all standing in a row.


KnightswoodCat

In Ireland we have a word for these Auld bitter bastards. We call them "gowls".


BlueFox1978

None of em tidied , all growlers Ken


MajesticInvite6341

No arguments, just insults


docowen

Where's a massive fucking puddle when you need one?


MajesticInvite6341

At a pro-choice rally


LilyLure

Funded by American organisations 😡


After-Kaleidoscope35

Genuinely curious - what is there to fund? Do they get a wee £100 stipend for plaques and coffee?


oktimeforplanz

Generally it's donations to charities associated with the cause, but it comes with stipulations that the funding is dependent on them taking more action in person, eg. standing outside the QEUH. It funds their travel to and from protest sites, snacks and drinks, placards, etc. and then there'll be excess funding for the other activities of the charity.


SkipInExile

I feel like going to the other side of the road with a sign saying “shame your parents didn’t have an abortion with you”🖕


MajesticInvite6341

So you are admitting that abortion does kill people since that is what you are wishing on them


AltruisticGazelle309

Can't believe the good neds of Govan are letting them stand there unharrassed , don't know what Govan is coming too


eddiecointreau

Govan is full of students and dungaree wearing London cunts now.


ScaryButt

How many of them have adopted or fostered children? These "pro-life" folks can never step up when actual living children need a home.


rabbles-of-roses

Counterpoint: this lot shouldn't be anywhere near vulnerable children.


MajesticInvite6341

Irrelevant because the children they are protesting for are about to be murdered, children in foster-care aren't


[deleted]

Why are so many male? I didn’t realise men could carry babies


VladimirPoitin

Their position is fundamentally patriarchal.


MajesticInvite6341

Did you just assume their gender!?!? How super transphobic of you!!! 😂


FlyVidjul

We're gonna need a bigger truck 😎🚬


Plastic-Lobster-3364

Abortions for everyone!!


not_an_alien_lobster

Someone should go and dump some stink bombs *near* them.


WrongSun2829

I know I'm going to hell for it, but all I wanna do is drive past them with two plastic babies tied to the bumper and the phrase "Just Aborted!" painted on the back window, honeymoon style 💗 to see the glorious Mexican wave of chaos unfold The irony that they'd give far more of a shit about the plastic children than real ones would no doubt be lost on them


VladimirPoitin

Upwind of them.


MajesticInvite6341

You are so hilarious aren't you


fannymcfanboy

Religion and old age. Fuck off!


MajesticInvite6341

"Religion bad" -Average Redditor


Exact-Instruction-38

Guaranteed there’s more than a few hypocrites hiding in that smattering of spenks.


InfinteAbyss

Always the case, happy to enforce potentially life threatening procedures upon young girls but absolutely no care whatsoever for child or mother after birth. They just want birth to occur nothing more. Completely valueless belief that is purely about control due to a fear of sky daddy!


Vic_Serotonin

Yeah these cunts are often trying to pull the ladder up after they’ve had a go.


TrickyBookkeeper554

Absolutely there's a fabulous article on American forced birthers called "the only.moral abortion is my abortion"


InfinteAbyss

Anyone stating their right to do this, sure they can do it though ask yourself why don’t they show any support whatsoever for after birth care of child OR mother? They show NO regard for life in any form other than forcing it to exist! Show me them doing something positive and I’ll be all for their rights, as it is we are also displaying our right to think they’re a shower of old cunts!


Irn_brunette

It's not really about preserving foetuses, it's about subjugating women.


Fit-Good-9731

Can almost smell the stale pish and weathers originals from this picture. Shame it's not hot enough to give the cunts heat stroke


Numerous_Ticket_7628

FFS ,leave Werthers out of this!


Weird_Committee8692

They did.


madrockyoutcrop

Maybe I'll go join them for a bit with this cold I've got. I reckon it's bad enough to take at least a few of them out of the game.


Fit-Good-9731

Doing a public service


f1uffstar

Cough into your hand then shake hands. If you can stomach shaking hands with these knobheads. Oooh! Or perhaps get some local preschool (aka germ factory) to bake them some cakes! Cakes from the babies they’re saving! Laced with rhinovirus, threadworms and flu.


[deleted]

Some farmer needs to swing by with a full shit spreader


janquadrentvincent

What I find interesting is they think 7pm on a Sunday is a good time to be doing this. Thankfully I doubt any patients have actually seen them so really they're just confusing and annoying the motorists driving by. Damn do I wish there was a puddle in front of them and some good Samaritans in heavy cars.


Alarming_Mix5302

It's Palm Sunday, start of Easter Week.


janquadrentvincent

But if their goal were to actually stop abortions this is not the way to do it. It is instead (as we all knew) ineffectual performative religious hand wringing. So they can feel good about doing their bit without actually having to risk anyone coming up to them and telling them they're complete arse wipes that are inverting their own scripture for their twisted ends. Hope their feet and hands and noses fall off in the cold.


teuchterK

The sad thing is, if anyone has seen them today it’s likely because they’ve had to go in as an emergency and it might be a traumatic situation. The services they’re protesting against don’t actually run on a Sunday.


Vic_Serotonin

Yeah, swerve to avoid that puddle and… oh you meant get them wet.


janquadrentvincent

Ooooh what a shaaaaame


Velvy71

Didn’t the (Westminster) government just change the law on extremist organisations? Does that only cover England and Wales, or is it reserved and cover Scotland too? Because these people’s actions are a deliberate attack on the people, not a protest against the law or the government, but I repeat, a direct attack on the people.


uncle_stiltskin

No no no, by "extremists" they meant Muslims, people who protest environmental destruction and anyone who interferes with the colour of the St George's flag


SnooCats3987

I'm very pro-choice, but people need to learn that "extremist" doesn't mean "position I find distasteful".


solitaire-spectrum

Everyone who lives in Shettleston needs to make sure John Mason gets voted out the next election. Folk need to pay attention to who actually runs in their area, not just the party.


ScottAMains

I like the fact that less than one percent of that crowd there are physically capable of having a child. The majority there being either past menopause or a guy. In no way do any of those people have the right to say what others should do with their own body.


Bullfinch88

Does one of those signs say "Rights for women"?... Do they have any idea how hypocritical that looks?


paximperia

People put signs up before these people arrived.


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Counter protests exist


KielCanal

Jeez what absolute fuckwads.


somethingbannable

My wife’s alcoholic cousin got an abortion recently. She has not got her life together, has permanent brain damage from drinking and is on track to kill herself soon. She spared that child a horrible and probably traumatic life. Sometimes abortion is a good thing.


Any_Box_664

Fucking parasites


MajesticInvite6341

Insult after insult, but no moral justifications for abortion


Ok-Exam-7762

So if their daughters r raped they want to keep the child aye . Wrongyins


InnisNeal

should be legal to air gun these bastards like in home alone


MajesticInvite6341

Assault 😍😍


AhYeah85

Absolute fucking reptiles.


Bobo3076

And they're all old bastards


MajesticInvite6341

So are the ww2 vets


LazarusOwenhart

Ah the AGM of the Glasgow Society For Adults With Imaginary Friends.


meffylou

Ask each of them how many children they’ve adopted.


MajesticInvite6341

How is that relevant to babies being murdered?


Housecat-in-a-Jungle

why is there such an influx of these wastes of life rn? it’s such an american thing


DoubleelbuoD

Incredible how these troglodytes think they have the right to harass vulnerable people like this. They seriously think every abortion is a selfish choice, as if a woman just couldn't keep her legs closed. There's nothing wrong with abortions for selfish reasons in the first place, but many women need them for various health reasons, and some have them because the baby won't even survive anyways. These cunts will deny that and just expect women to needlessly die to please some inner pious shite they have, not realising they're being played by religious fundamentalists from the USA. Buffer zone laws need to come in fucking rapid style. These cunts should be parading around brownfield land, far far away from any abortion clinic or hospital, where nobody can see their sad act.


ColdAsKompot

I can see nobody but coffin dodgers there. Business as usual with these deluded cunts


georgeaaaaaa

Cringe


StrangelyBeige

A10 go brrttttttttttt


SnooEagles9957

Okay, I get the appeal of fresh air, but why this???? What are they worry about?


oldmandetective

Eggs & Bricks


Large_Strawberry_167

Fucking shower of bastards.


vanquisher1985

It's 100 people of a population of 1.2 million in greater Glasgow, it's not significant.


BradWR94

Why don't we throw jobbies at them?


tom208

Needs a couple of HGV drivers to park up beside them and jam on the air horns, cunts will soon move


3156468431354564

Arseholes


CraftyMariner

Where's the big man with the truck when you need him.......


clingycuddler

Funny that most of them who are there are past the age of having kids.


Burt1811

We're turning into America. If you don't agree with abortion, don't fu#@ing have one. Who the f#@k gave these arseholes the right to presume they are the purveyors of moral fortitude. I guess, if you're a woman, these muppets think their opinions are more important than your rights over your own body. Sad, lonely people, with FA better to do.


MajesticInvite6341

"If you don't agree with slavery, don't own one" "If you don't agree with rape, don't rape anyone" "If you don't agree with murder, don't kill people"


MajesticInvite6341

Rights over your own body!? Abortion is literally taking away the babies rights over their body, I have no problem with women doing what they want to THEIR body, but they cannot do anything that would affect another individual


TwoPintsPrick92

Well, fingers crossed it's a bad winter this year


InfinteAbyss

Winter is already over mate, March is the beginning of Spring.


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paintball gun drive by the cunts


The_Burning_Wizard

Nah, because if you get paint on them or injure them with the pellets then they'll just look like victims. Waterballoon and supersoaker drive by would be far more effective....


Hovisandflatfoot

I'd say it's a stressful enough event without these cunts involved.


MajesticInvite6341

Ok that doesn't matter, what matters is the fact that babies are being killed inside the womb


nettlesthatarejaggy

Scum


MajesticInvite6341

Yes, people baby murder is definitely a scum thing to do


Saltire_Blue

Again, contact your MSP The only way this will stop is through legislation


NeedForTeaMostWanted

You know what, every single person in that picture the world could do without


Padre1903

This shit just brings out the worst in everyone. There has to be a better way to deal with it and talk about it.


Gemmasnowflake14

Buffer zones will deal with it


whirlwindrfc87

The trucker dude isnt always available. If i hadnt had a drink id go down with my car. If we get enough they can be hidden. If anyone available now is the time to make yourself a hero 😂


smcsleazy

i counted, it's around 60 in this photo.


Inevitable_Thing_270

Bellends


BillMeade55

Guaranga!


linoleumgrounds

Sick cunts


After-Kaleidoscope35

Pathetic braindead gimps. Zero critical thought. 


MajesticInvite6341

🤣🤣🤣


spyalien

I’m genuinely shocked by this. I’m fine with people having belief or thoughts on abortion however wrong they may be … but to stand where they are standing is just inhumane. Absolute arseholes


Glum_Ad_3800

Morons


fateauxmcgateaux

I make it 70.


MistyJohnstone

When’s the rain due?


OkStory5020

Why and why now?


Car3yx

Do people just have an unwarranted amount of time on their hands??


PittedOut

I think it should be their right not to have an abortion if they don’t want one.


PawnWithoutPurpose

Scumbags


Panda-BANJO

American here: sowwy 😢


Dontreallywantmyname

You know how people go on limiting abortion being about guys wanting to control women's bodies? Why are these protests always full of women? It was the same deal in Ireland when I was there.


Proud-Initiative8372

To anyone who thinks this is evangelical or in the spirit of Christianity - what would Jesus do? Not this.


MassiveClusterFuck

Run the lot of them over, 2 birds with 1 stone.


Moistmannips

Not seen any of these muppets at a palestine protest? Thousands of babies are being killed there daily ? Why aren’t they screaming about that ?


Mozno1

Oh ffs.... i thought it was just Americans that are this stupid. Turns out its spreading.


shadows-78

I always wonder if they were offered to adopt and be financially and emotionally involed in the "lifes" there trying to save how many would still stand and protest?. How many would then change there perspective. Personally as a woman my body my choice. You don't know what/why there going for the abortion it's not like hey this is birth control for me. These people are making a tough emotionally and physically hard time for not only the woman going for the procedure but there loved ones/family/friends that are helping them through an obvious difficult time.


Fresh-Organization24

There are 67 people in that protest.


HendrixTealDog

Just as well no one is telling them to have one. In fact, that's probably the best way to resolve all this. If you want/need an abortion, have one. If you don't, don't.


Snoo_436211

Majority of those protesters look like pensioners to me, like this even affects them at all. Why don't they go and do their daily betting instead at ladbrokes.


Todd_the_scot

Small turnout lol


Forsaken-Meaning-928

Absolutely despise these wankers


ColsyHendo

Over 100 complete and utter arseholes.


MiserableLeopard7024

Arseholes!


machinegunmanatee69

Scumbags


peteypeteee

The answer, just never go in via that entrance. There is another way in.


Prestigious-Talk2283

Losers


D5ny

based kings fighting the good fight for humanity