Scott Roeder, Wiley Drake – More Deaths To Come
Posted on 8 June, 2009Just a few days ago, I posted about the death of George Tiller. One of the most shocking reactions to his death was the public announcement that Tiller’s death was an answer to Wiley Drake’s prayers. This man also announced on Fox News Radio that he is also praying for the death of President Obama. (Audio Clip) He stated that if “[Obama] does not turn to God and does not turn his life around, I am asking God to enforce imprecatory prayers that are throughout the Scripture that would cause him death, that’s correct.”
When asked who the murder of George Tiller benefited, he stated that “[the pro-life] certainly don’t. Pro-life people certainly don’t. It hurts us. It damages us, but Obama will indeed advance it. This will be one of those crises to take advantage of, and he’s already done that.” Personally, I believed his murder benefited no-one. The pro-life image is marred by this while the pro-choice loses a man who fought, fearlessly and passionately, for woman’s right to have an abortion – for their right to their own body.
George Tiller’s funeral was Saturday. The pews of College Hill United Methodist Church were filled with his family, friends, those who saw or heard his murder, and those who respected and supported George Tiller. American Legion Riders, more than 50, rode across the front of the church. They were there to show respect for his Naval service. The funeral wasn’t without protest, however. A dozen members of the Westboro Baptist Church held signs and sang songs about a block and a half away from the church (there is a state law that prevents protesters from being within 150 feet of a funeral before, during, and after). At the funeral, his daughters revealed that George was a Trekkie. He shared this love for Star Trek with his daughters, often asking them to keep certain lines in their memory. His two favorite lines were “Live long and prosper” and “When going out into the universe, remember: Boldly go where no man has gone before.” These underlined his philosophy and life.
On the subject of George Tiller, his murderer, Scott Roeder, warned that more violence may be coming. “I know there are many other similar events planned around the country as long as abortion remains legal.” The clinic in Mississippi has already asked for federal marshals to protect the workers at the clinic and those who are wishing for an abortion.
No-one should wish death upon anyone. No-one should plan a death or series of deaths. No-one should show extreme disrespect to those who are mourning the death of a loved one, nor picket someone’s funeral. For me, this is another example of where extreme fundamentalism and crazy talk has soured the issue. More reason to solidify my stance against religion in general.
