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kpete

(71,867 posts)
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 10:00 AM Apr 2012

Planned Parenthood Firebombed in Wisconsin

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Source: Daily Kos

MON APR 02, 2012 AT 02:09 AM PDT
Planned Parenthood Firebombed in Wisconsin
bytundramanFollow

I work in a newsroom, and we got this fax from the Grand Chute authorities a few hours ago. The war against women has escalated here in Wisconsin.
Sorry for the short diary, but I do have to work...


On Sunday April 1, 2012 at 7:41 P.M. the Grand Chute Fire Department responded to
Plannned Parenthood, 3800 N. Gíllett St for a fire alarm. While investigating the cause for
the alarm, firefighters found evidence of foul play and requested assistance from the
Grand Chute Police Department.

An unknown person placed a small homemade explosive device on an outside window
sill to the buílding. The device later exploded, causing damage to the building. A small
fire broke out at the time ofthe explosion, but it quickly burned itself out prior to the
arrival of the fire department.

The Grand Chute Police Department is investigating this incident. It is believed the
incident took place around 7:30 P.M.



Read more: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/04/02/1079883/-Planned-Parenthood-Firebombed-in-Wisconsin



Explosive Device Planted Outside Planned Parenthood

Grand Chute, WI - Grand Chute Police are trying to figure out who put an explosive device outside Planned Parenthood. It happened around 7:30 p.m. Sunday night at the Planned Parenthood on North Gillett Street. Fire crews found a small homemade explosive outside a window sill that exploded. Luckily, there was only a small amount of damage to the building. If you have any information call Grand Chute Police.

http://www.nbc26.com/news/local/145745235.html
http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20120402/APC0101/120402014/Police-Explosive-device-goes-off-Planned-Parenthood-clinic

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!!!UPDATE!!!
11:51 AM EDT
Planned Parenthood Wisconsin Pledges To Stay Open After Bombing

Planned Parenthood will reopen a Grand Chute, Wisconsin clinic damaged by a homemade explosive Sunday night Tuesday and pledges clinics across the state "will remain open for the thousands of women who rely on Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin each year for high quality health care."

The full statement on the bombing from Teri Huyck, Planned Parenthood Wisconsin president:

“For 77 years, the dedicated staff at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin have worked to ensure that women and families will always be able to access affordable, high-quality health care in a safe and caring environment in which their privacy and dignity is respected.

“We care for 80,000 patients statewide who turn to us for medical exams, lifesaving cancer screenings, birth control and STD testing and treatment. Over 97 percent of the health care services we provide are critical, preventive care such as this. At three of our 27 centers, we provide abortion care, a critical component of comprehensive women’s health care.

“Last night around 7:40 p.m. the Grand Chute Fire Department was called to our Appleton North Health Center. Police are telling us that a small, homemade explosive device was placed on an outside windowsill causing a small fire that burned out prior to the fire department arriving. There was minimal damage to one of the exam rooms. No staff or patients were injured or present. The health center will reopen tomorrow. Our primary concern today—as always--- is our patients, staff and volunteers.

“Women deserve safe and compassionate care, and we are proud to provide it. Rest assured, our doors will remain open for the thousands of women who rely on Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin each year for high quality health care.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the law enforcement agencies working with us to ensure Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin continues to be a safe and trusted health care provider for Wisconsin women and families.”

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/planned-parenthood-wisconsin-pledges-to-stay-open-after
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Planned Parenthood Firebombed in Wisconsin (Original Post) kpete Apr 2012 OP
More TeaTerror Ian David Apr 2012 #1
no, remember? zbdent Apr 2012 #3
my thoughts, too---Scott Walker goon squad? wordpix Apr 2012 #5
True. We did hear his phone conversation with the faux KochBro... KansDem Apr 2012 #41
Small bomb found at Grand Chute Planned Parenthood Ian David Apr 2012 #2
Domestic Terra jpak Apr 2012 #4
+1,000 freshwest Apr 2012 #15
A group of nuts in our area has been doing this shit for 30 years at the Gillett Street clinic. Greybnk48 Apr 2012 #6
There was a "Without A Trace" episode on a group like that a few years back. Hissyspit Apr 2012 #7
Yup, just saw a rerun of it, last week. countryjake Apr 2012 #34
Christian Fascist Party Nancy Waterman Apr 2012 #12
(cough) Please, don't say "nut" as though it's a Bad Thing. TahitiNut Apr 2012 #25
Nuts to you .... Walk away Apr 2012 #33
This is in the Fox River Valley, the reddest portion of Wisconsin NOT Waukesha County. Scuba Apr 2012 #8
We're getting better. We went for Pres. Obama in 2008. Greybnk48 Apr 2012 #9
Not to mention Fox's Greta van Sustern and or Supreme Court's David Prosser. Scuba Apr 2012 #10
yeah, I thought Richland Center was the reddest part of Wisconsin hfojvt Apr 2012 #21
I saw the John Birch Society building Worried senior Apr 2012 #23
So, it's something in the water? TahitiNut Apr 2012 #26
Monsanto's PCBs might have something to do with it... lutefisk Apr 2012 #40
Uffda TahitiNut Apr 2012 #42
Really? What Would Jesus Do? LynneSin Apr 2012 #11
My thoughts exactly goclark Apr 2012 #17
Like Gandhi said... SunSeeker Apr 2012 #13
I've always liked the question: If you were on trial for being a Christian would you be aquitted for libinnyandia Apr 2012 #19
I hope they have state-of-the-art night vision surveillance equipment all around that facility. nt MADem Apr 2012 #14
The Banksters goal is to keep the R/W Tea Crazies fired up... lib2DaBone Apr 2012 #16
Sad but true. Moostache Apr 2012 #20
And not one soul in the mainstream media will call it what it is: kestrel91316 Apr 2012 #18
Think Progress has a good brief paragraph with links to the onerous bills currently suffragette Apr 2012 #22
K&R Solly Mack Apr 2012 #24
BUT IT'S NOT RIGHT-WING TERRORISM! krispos42 Apr 2012 #27
The ignorant don't understand what freedom of choice is. Gregorian Apr 2012 #28
The person's responsible should be arrested for terrorism Marrah_G Apr 2012 #29
Who wants to bet that whoever is behind it also is a tea party follower? Anyone? Anyone at all? cstanleytech Apr 2012 #30
This is what happens when the GOP and Faux Newz whip wingnuts up into a frenzy Cali_Democrat Apr 2012 #31
"These people aren't pro-life, they're killing doctors fot god's sake!" sakabatou Apr 2012 #32
K&R me b zola Apr 2012 #35
if this isn't a terrorist act... AsahinaKimi Apr 2012 #36
K&R idwiyo Apr 2012 #37
Any Security Camera's In A Position To Capture The Incident? DallasNE Apr 2012 #38
Terrorism....and it is never labeled as such Horse with no Name Apr 2012 #39
More right wing terrorism youngthespian42 Apr 2012 #43
Hi youngthespian42 and welcome to DU Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #44

KansDem

(28,498 posts)
41. True. We did hear his phone conversation with the faux KochBro...
Tue Apr 3, 2012, 04:35 AM
Apr 2012

...about possibly bringing in "trouble makers" when he met resistance to his initial union-busting actions. We can surmise that it's not beneath him to order some action like this one...

Greybnk48

(10,144 posts)
6. A group of nuts in our area has been doing this shit for 30 years at the Gillett Street clinic.
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 10:18 AM
Apr 2012

They are "born-agains" or whatever the nutter cults of the religiously insane are called today. The people doing this are not "normal" believers, normal Christian, Jewish or Muslim believers. It's a group of nutters.

Hissyspit

(45,788 posts)
7. There was a "Without A Trace" episode on a group like that a few years back.
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 10:34 AM
Apr 2012

The screenwriter was not kind to the leader and members of the group AT ALL.

countryjake

(8,554 posts)
34. Yup, just saw a rerun of it, last week.
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 06:13 PM
Apr 2012

Let's say I was pleasantly surprised that an FBI series shone that proper light.

TahitiNut

(71,611 posts)
25. (cough) Please, don't say "nut" as though it's a Bad Thing.
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 12:03 PM
Apr 2012

As a spokesperson for the Ad Hoc Association of Fruits & Nuts, I must object to the use of such terms as epithets.


Greybnk48

(10,144 posts)
9. We're getting better. We went for Pres. Obama in 2008.
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 10:42 AM
Apr 2012

I think we're purple if I may use that metaphor. But then again, it may be wishful thinking. After all, my beloved Appleton is the headquarters of the John Birch Society and home of Joe McCarthy.

hfojvt

(37,573 posts)
21. yeah, I thought Richland Center was the reddest part of Wisconsin
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 11:36 AM
Apr 2012

But I see now that Richland County went for Obama and the red counties seem to be a strip from Walworth up to Lake Winnbago.

It figures though it would be the FOX River valley. http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/

Worried senior

(1,328 posts)
23. I saw the John Birch Society building
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 11:59 AM
Apr 2012

when we stopped at Culver's on our way home. Gave me a cold chill.

lutefisk

(3,974 posts)
40. Monsanto's PCBs might have something to do with it...
Tue Apr 3, 2012, 01:24 AM
Apr 2012

The "I Support Walker" yard signs far outnumber the "Recall Walker" yard signs around here. Dumb and Red (but not everyone ).

All this beautiful water, but we can't even swim in it. Lake Winnebago, the Fox River...all poisoned.

TahitiNut

(71,611 posts)
42. Uffda
Tue Apr 3, 2012, 07:39 AM
Apr 2012

Prions ... mad cow ... GOP encephalopathy.

An "I Support Walker" sign might as well read "Welcome To Dumbfuckistan."

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
11. Really? What Would Jesus Do?
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 10:53 AM
Apr 2012

Because firebombing a building that may have had people inside surely isn't one of them

goclark

(30,404 posts)
17. My thoughts exactly
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 11:12 AM
Apr 2012

The Bible would say that the 1%'s are wrong

The Bible would say we must take care of those that are hungry ....

The Bible would say " do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

SunSeeker

(51,295 posts)
13. Like Gandhi said...
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 11:02 AM
Apr 2012

“I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. They are so unlike your Christ.”

libinnyandia

(1,374 posts)
19. I've always liked the question: If you were on trial for being a Christian would you be aquitted for
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 11:15 AM
Apr 2012

lack of evidence?

MADem

(135,425 posts)
14. I hope they have state-of-the-art night vision surveillance equipment all around that facility. nt
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 11:02 AM
Apr 2012
 

lib2DaBone

(8,124 posts)
16. The Banksters goal is to keep the R/W Tea Crazies fired up...
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 11:08 AM
Apr 2012

It has been proven that no one responds to facts... but "emotions" can motivate millions at the mere mention of a hot-button-meme. (Pavlov Bell)

The Bankers know that as long as long the nut jobs are distracted... the American working people will not be able to organize against the on-going theft of their homes, savings, jobs and retirement.

Throw in Banker-owned TV, Radio and Newspapers... and we will have continued war, strife and poverty in perpetuity.

The thought of World Evil being able to flourish FOREVER... warms the corners of Dick Cheney's new heart.

DemoCorps.. RepliCorps.. meet the new boss.. same as the old boss.

Moostache

(9,895 posts)
20. Sad but true.
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 11:33 AM
Apr 2012

It makes me want to cry seeing that analysis, but I cannot deny the truth of it. The first thing I thought when I read that headline was "dammit..another group of crazy religious zealots" and then I paused to reflect...

- WHY would people stay with the same tactics for over 30 years (bombings and even doctor murders) when doing so had not stopped abortion or the legal right to have one?

- Isn't it a little TOO convenient that this hot-button issue almost ALWAYS goes into remission on non-election years?

- WHO benefits from the constant "take-everyone's-eye-off-the-ball" media strategy?

Here we have the Republican Party marching out a tepid to downright offensive slate of Presidential candidates, the Republican House passing the same ass-backwards "budget" as last year and the Republican (yes, its come to THAT) Supreme Court sounding like Tea Party regulars during an actual hearing at the nation's supposedly highest apolitical institution. So, to take some attention away from that what do we get?

- Trayvon Martin case is re-ignited after a month....I am not trying to downplay THAT tragedy, because it SHOULD have been in the new from day one; however, its a convenient emotional issue that distracts the public VERY WELL.

- Abortion clinic bombing (keep the embers burning under the pot of single-issue crazy voters on the right, who have been duped on this issue for 35+ years already and ALWAYS fall for the same lines about defending life and blah-blah-blah....its amazing that none of them seem to notice the Republicans could not care less about their issue when it comes time to actually change the laws, just when its good business to criticize them).

- Keith Olbermann firing (keep the left tied up in knots debating a person instead of the loss of a powerful voice for progressives)

And yet, the theft of resources and industrial scale polluting goes on unabated....the Wall Street criminals of 2007-2009 put ANOTHER year's distance between themselves and the crimes that committed....the troops in Afghanistan and STILL dying and fighting for outposts and rocky hills of wasteland, while BILLIONS of dollars are spent - wasted or out-right stolen - in the "war".

The reality of Global Climate Change is now accepted as a fait-au-compli and the needed urgency to even mitigate the impact is being kicked down the road, making the end game more dire for us all.

The budget deficit is being turned into yet another canard to throw out in the public square whenever convenient to muddy the waters, but meanwhile, the tax policies that have led to this situation are allowed to persist.

And worst of all, despite assurances and platitudes to the contrary in 2008, the United States of America is STILL a rogue nation running illegal prisons, carrying out illegal military actions and in general being the single greatest barrier to peace on this rotating rock.

We have been lied to and used (on BOTH sides) for decades and this fall election is only going to be the biggest of them all....several BILLION dollars in hard and soft money is going to be spent and the inconsequential nonsense will dominate the coverage for the entirety.

It is also sad but true that in a representative republic, we do NOT get the government that we want or that we need...we get the government that we deserve. Until more people start to recognize and reject the manipulations, we deserve to be exploited exactly as we are allowing today.

suffragette

(12,232 posts)
22. Think Progress has a good brief paragraph with links to the onerous bills currently
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 11:36 AM
Apr 2012

being proposed there.


http://thinkprogress.org/health/2012/04/02/456446/planned-parenthood-in-wisconsin-bombed/
PLANNED PARENTHOOD IN WISCONSIN BOMBED | Police are investigating after a homemade explosive device started a small fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Grand Chute, Wisconsin. A small device placed on a windowsill went off around 7:30 last night and started a fire. Firefighters responded, but the fire had burnt itself out when they arrived. The clinic was empty and no one was hurt. The state has been debating a number of bills that critics say amount to a “war against women,” including one limiting abortion coverage in private medical plans and another basically equating single motherhood with child abuse.

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
28. The ignorant don't understand what freedom of choice is.
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 12:28 PM
Apr 2012

They use force to lash out. Ultimately the human race does evolve despite their wicked attempts to keep us in the darkness.

sakabatou

(42,070 posts)
32. "These people aren't pro-life, they're killing doctors fot god's sake!"
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 04:01 PM
Apr 2012

"What kind of pro-life is that? What, they'll do anything they can to save a fetus but if it grows up to be a doctor they just might have to kill it?"

-George Carlin

DallasNE

(7,390 posts)
38. Any Security Camera's In A Position To Capture The Incident?
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 10:13 PM
Apr 2012

Even on a neighboring building or traffic light?

youngthespian42

(2 posts)
43. More right wing terrorism
Wed Apr 4, 2012, 07:02 PM
Apr 2012

This is terrorism. Plain and simple. I am not afraid to use the word terrorism because that is what it is. There are serious racial implications on the word "terrorist" and it is about time we start reclaiming this word and assigning it to the right people and not to the Muslim community as a whole. I expand on that idea a little more in my blog here: http://youngthespian42.blogspot.com/2012/04/laundry-day-expectations-of-movements.html?spref=tw

feel free to stop by and read and maybe share your thoughts on my statements!

Ruby the Liberal

(26,212 posts)
44. Hi youngthespian42 and welcome to DU
Wed Apr 4, 2012, 08:05 PM
Apr 2012

Feel free to post your thoughts here. Thats what a discussion board is all about, not about driving traffic elsewhere to continue the conversation.

You can also edit your profile and add your blog link to your signature for folks who are interested.

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