The People v. Scott Roeder / Anti-choicers v. the rule of law

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An attorney for the man charged with the murder of Kansas abortion provider George Tiller says in court records that his client has the right to argue in court that the slaying was justified to prevent future abortions, the AP/MSNBC reports.

A defense motion released on Monday states, "For the court to grant the state's motion to prohibit 'any evidence' in support of the necessity defense would be premature, and contrary to Kansas law." The court is set to hold a hearing on the issue Dec. 22.

Defendant Scott Roeder has pleaded not guilty to one charge of first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault in the fatal shooting of Tiller in the foyer of his Wichita church on May 31. He told the Associated Press on Nov. 9 that he killed Tiller but that it was justified and that he planned to use a necessity defense. Roeder's trial is set to begin Jan. 11.

The defense's filing contrasts with previous statements by Roeder's lead attorney, Steve Osburn, who has said that a necessity defense is not permitted under Kansas law and that the defense team does not plan to use it. He declined to clarify the discrepancy but suggested he may have previously been using the media to confuse prosecutors.

Prosecutors argue in court papers that letting people justify illegal activity based on their personal beliefs would "not only lead to chaos but would be tantamount to sanctioning anarchy" (Hegeman, AP/MSNBC, 11/23).

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172240.php

This is not simply a homicide trial. The procedures that George Tiller performed were 100% legal in the eyes of the law. If there is anything less than a guilty verdict returned for Scott Roeder, we may as well throw all of our laws out the window.

Scott Roeder is not insane, he can't use that defense, as he is a cold and calculating murderer. And he has pleaded not guilty, but he has also admitted to killing Tiller. They've set themselves and the court up. So, this is the only defense that they plan to use.

This is bigger than abortion and even choice itself, I think this trial, if it goes wrong, could be disastrous for America. Vigilantism would be legal, attacking and even killing people because someone doesn't like what they do would become a gray issue, murdering people because they were doing something that you thought was illegal instead of the law saying it was illegal will become legal.

You don't like abortion doctors? Kill 'em!
You don't like "sodomites"? Kill 'em!
You don't like prostitutes? Kill 'em!
You don't like people who smoke marijuana or drink alcohol? Kill 'em!

It's time for a Congressional investigation into Scott Roeder and Operation Rescue, it really does look like they are trying to overthrow the government and the Constitution.

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1. Do as I say or I will kill you.

Seems to be the new Christian mantra. Who would Jesus kill?

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2. faux christians

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3. can't rec, will kick for this important topic