Press Release

ARKANSAS RIGHT TO LIFE CONDEMNS THE KILLING
OF DR. GEORGE TILLER

Arkansas Right to Life (ARTL), the state’s largest pro-life group, today condemned the killing of Dr. George Tiller. The following statement may be attributed to Executive Director, Rose Mimms.

Arkansas Right to Life extends its sympathies to Dr. Tiller’s family over the loss of his life and joins it’s national affiliate, the National Right to Life Committee in condemning such acts of violence.

The pro-life movement works to protect the right to life and increase respect for human life. The unlawful use of violence is directly contrary to that goal.

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

ARTL will continue to work through educational and legislative activities to ensure the right to life for unborn children, people with disabilities and older people. ARTL 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.

Arkansas Right to Life is the oldest and largest pro-life organization in Arkansas and is an affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee.