Statements on George Tiller's death

Various organizations and individuals have issued statements following the shooting death of George Tiller. Like I said in an earlier blog post, there isn't much difference between so-called "pro-lifers" who condemned the killing of George Tiller and the pro-aborts who also condemned the killing of George Tiller.

Kansans for Life deplores the murder of Dr. George Tiller --Mary Kay Culp, state executive director, Kansans for Life.

The National Right to Life extends its sympathies to Dr. Tiller’s family over this loss of life. Further, the National Right to Life Committee unequivocally condemns any such acts of violence regardless of motivation.

"We are shocked by the murder of George Tiller, and we categorically condemn the act of vigilantism and violence that took his life” – Focus on the Family founder and chairman emeritus James C. Dobson, Ph.D.,

The Pro-Life Action League National Director Joe Scheidler condemned the murder [of George Tiller] and declared that we must seek to convert abortionists like Tiller.

I am saddened to hear of the killing of George Tiller --Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life.

We are shocked at this morning's disturbing news that Mr. Tiller was gunned down – Operation Rescue.

The Kansas National Organization for Women is deeply saddened at the cowardly act of violence committed against Dr. George Tiller.

I am stunned by this lawless and violent act which must be condemned and should be met with the full force of law. – Phill Kline, former attorney general.

George Tiller was a mass-murderer. We grieve for him that he did not have time to properly prepare his soul to face God. – Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue.

On behalf of NARAL Pro-Choice America, our prayers and thoughts are with Dr. Tiller's family and friends at this moment, a moment that fills us with immeasurable shock and deep sadness. – Nancy Keenan, president, NARAL Pro-Choice America.

We are shocked and deeply saddened at what has happened today. This is a devastating loss. Our thoughts right now are with his family and friends. It is abhorrent that once again, individuals who oppose the right to choose have used violence to try to advance their extreme anti-choice agenda." –Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation.

The Catholic community extends sympathy to the family of Dr. George Tiller, a victim of violent crime made even more heinous, if that is possible, by being committed in a church as he was preparing for worship – Bishop Michael O. Jackels.

This is a deplorable criminal act and a tragedy for Dr. Tiller's family – Attorney General Steve Six.

The entire Planned Parenthood family is deeply saddened by the murder of Dr. George Tiller. – Cecile Richards, President of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

The Kansas Coalition for Life Unequivocally Condemns the Shooting of Abortionist George Tiller.

The Kansas Family Policy is grieved and shocked at the murder of George Tiller.

I am deeply saddened by the killing of Dr. Tiller. – Michael B. Keegan, president of People for the American Way.

I am deeply saddened by the tragic news of Dr. Tiller's murder – Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights.