Originally Posted by BBQMan

The anti-abortion rhetoric in Kansas? I grew up in Kansas City, have always had family there and visited family in Overland Park, Kansas this spring. I have not encountered any such rhetoric. When and where did you observe it?

Jim Atkinson, the man who committed the murders you reference in Tennessee, is quoted as saying, “he hated the liberal movement” and was upset with “liberals in general as well as gays.” There is no question that this is a deeply disturbed man, but he made no attempt to identify gays. This was not the result of anti-gay rhetoric, but probably related to the fact that his ex-wife had been a member of the church.

Both of these are isolated acts performed by sick men. No one has come forward in support of either of them. BTW, the death toll in Knoxville was two not 7-8. Steve is absolutely correct when he points out that the murder of Dr. Tiller coverage was totally out of proportion as has been the coverage of the Caylee Anthony death. These may get ratings, but draw coverage away from more serious threats such as gang violence and terrorism