MADISON — The city of Madison is considering a proposal to impose a buffer zone of 160 feet around abortion clinics in the city.
“This buffer zone is quite severe — over four times the size of the controversial Massachusetts buffer zone being considered by the U.S. Supreme Court — and it would effectively end all sidewalk counseling at the Planned Parenthood abortion center on Orin Rd.,” said Pro-Life Wisconsin in a statement.
Pro-Life Wisconsin said there have never been any issues with prayer or protesting at the clinic in Madison, and vague accusations of harassment and intimidation are completely unfounded.
Madison city councilwoman Lisa Subeck, the author of the proposal, is the former director of NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin.
“We’re not protesting with anger or hate,” said Gwen Finnegan, director of Pro-Life Wisconsin’s Madison affiliate Vigil for Life. “We’re out there because we care. We care about everyone going to Planned Parenthood, especially the young mothers who are pregnant and feel there is no other option.”
To voice an opinion on this issue to the Madison Common Council, use a contact form found at www.cityofmadison.com