Who would have believed that a picture of an adorable child used on a billboard in New York City would cause such upheaval?
Life Always, a group of pro-life leaders based out of Texas, joined the fight to alert New Yorkers about the startling rate of abortions among African-American women in that city. So they found a picture of a little girl in a pink dress and added a statement of truth about the safety of African American children. That’s right – they put up a billboard to let people know the truth. Six out of every 10 African-American babies in New York City never see the light of day. The billboard also directed people to a website with some additional information and a way to find help if you are pregnant.
And within the blink of an eye, concerns about disruptive protests and harsh words directed at workers in the restaurant located under the billboard have led the advertising company to take down the truth-telling advertisement.
Some City council members were outraged by the billboard and are claiming victory with the billboard’s removal, according to a blog post at The New York Times.
The pro-life leaders involved in the fight for Life in New York City (and across the country) are disappointed by this outcome:
However, the ruckus surrounding the billboard & its removal have made national headlines, including coverage on CNN. Though the billboard may not have the long-lasting effect that its sponsors intended, the truth is still out there in the national debate.
There is one lesson that all of us in the pro-life movement must remember. The truth isn’t always popular. And most of the time, when you speak the truth and your opponents confront you with full force – it’s a sign that you are doing a good job. Let us never be intimidated in our quest to speak the truth.
The truth saves lives.
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