Arson hits pro-life offices in Oregon, Wisconsin

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon

Over Mother’s Day weekend arsonists tried to set fire to the pro-life advocacy group Wisconsin Family Action Office in Madison (photo) and also the Oregon headquarters of Oregon Right to Life in Salem.  A few days earlier a Portland Crisis Pregnancy Center was vandalized.   Oregon Right to Life thanked the efforts of first responders and then reaffirmed their peaceful mission and principles.

Press Release from Oregon Right to Life,

Salem, OR—In the late evening on Sunday, May 8, the offices of Oregon Right to Life were attacked. An individual used incendiary devices, one of which exploded and caught the building on fire. The office was vacant at the time, and no one was harmed. Fire and police departments responded quickly, minimizing damage to the building. The agencies are actively investigating the incident.

Lois Anderson, Oregon Right to Life executive director, expressed, “Understandably, our team is shaken up by this attack. We are committed to taking proper precautions to protect the safety of our staff as we move forward.” She added, “We are thankful for the quick action of our first responders committed to maintaining a safe environment to operate in this community.”

Oregon Right to Life has had long-standing opposition to the use of force, intimidation, and violence by any person pursuing pro-life activities. Our commitment to the well-being of all human life requires that we respect the inherent value and dignity of all people. Just as we condemn abortion and euthanasia, we oppose private acts that take human life, inflict bodily harm, or destroy another’s property. No board member, officer, employee, or chapter officer may participate in any illegal or harmful act against another person or property in pursuing pro-life activity. Oregon Right to Life will not knowingly do business with any organization or business which endorses violence in any way toward pro-abortion persons or businesses.