Following weeks of protesting at John Mitchel place in Newry by individuals holding large signs of alleged aborted babies and signs condemning people to eternal hell.
A group of women in Newry have decided enough is enough and formed a group, calling ourselves “Supporting Women Newry”A small number of this group intend to politely and in a dignified manner, ask this group to move on and stop harassing women attending JMP for a wide range of services.
This is not a pro life/pro choice debate.
Women have been harassed and intimidated for weeks at this venue, whilst going to appointments. This clinic also provides podiatry,Health visitors,Social work,Infant clinics,Sensory team,Speech therapy and many other services.
We are sure Bernie Smith and precious life stood on their doorsteps and defended our wonderful NHS staff each Thursday night like the rest of us. Why now does She think it’s acceptable to make those same staff members feel uncomfortable in their workplace?It’s now time to support these staff and put a stop to the intimidation.
We find the intimidation towards women totally abhorrent and will NOT tolerate this in our City.Whilst we defend anyone’s right to protest, when it infringes on the rights and dignity of our sisters, it’s time to put a stop to it.We have had immense support from women and men ,which we knew would be the case.Newry is a proud City, with proud people who do not stand idly by and allow our citizens to be treated in such a way.
If anyone happens to be out food shopping on Monday (tomorrow) between 1pm and 2.30pm please stop and add your voice to the campaign to “STOP THE HARASSMENT “
Please ensure to social distance.
ENDS
CLANRYE NEWS 