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City Council Bans Pro-Life Speech Outside Mississippi's Last Abortion Center"At the end of the day, the abortion center can paint itself bright pink colors, play music, and attempt to be a part of the more hip, growing Fondren community, but it can't cover up what happens inside its walls, a continued dark stain on the neighborhood and the city." -Mississippi Center for Public Policy
The ordinance forbids picketing within fifteen feet of a facility, coming within eight feet of people entering or exiting the building, and erecting speaker systems within 100 feet. Violators face fines of up to $1,000 and a maximum of 90 days in prison. The ordinance passed by a 3-1 vote. Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce commissioner Andy Gipson, a Republican, lamented the vote as a blow for free speech: "It's a very sad day that a majority of the Jackson City Council has voted to restrict the free speech of peaceful sidewalk counselors near the State's only abortion clinic. I appreciate those who opposed this unnecessary ordinance"... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here Continue reading here. 
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