Growing pro-life movement presents a challenge to defenders of abortion rights
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Growing pro-life movement presents a challenge to defenders of abortion rights
Graeme Hayes, Aston University; Pam Lowe, Aston University, and Sarah-Jane Page, Aston University
Birmingham hosted the fourth annual March for Life, bringing together “pro-life” campaigners from across the UK (and further afield, including Ireland, France, Spain, Mexico, Slovakia).
The event was much bigger than last year. We counted around 1,000 participants in all, double the number attending in 2015. And this was a much slicker operation than what has been seen before.
Crash barriers and professional security cordoned off space in Victoria Square. Entrance was controlled by the organisers and the speakers and musicians had a professional PA, stage, and big screen. There were even merchandise stalls and face-painting.
The event marketing seemed designed to appeal especially to a youth demographic. We saw the slogan “Life from Conception, No Exception!” printed on wristbands, hoodies and t-shirts. One p...
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