• Anti-abortion activists march on Washington 40 years after Roe v. Wade

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    People participate in the annual March for Life rally on the National Mall in Washington, Jan. 25, 2013. The anti-abortion marchers on Friday marked the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing abortion, and Pope Benedict expressed support for the demonstrators.

    By Eric Tucker, The Associated Press 
    Thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators are marching through Washington to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court to protest the landmark decision that legalized abortion.
    Crowds held signs and chanted Friday on the National Mall and surrounding streets for the March for Life.
    The demonstration this year coincides with the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that created a constitutional right to abortion. Earlier this week, opponents marked the anniversary with workshops, prayers and calls for more limits on abortion rights.
    Among the speakers was former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum. He says the country responded with love to the struggles of his daughter, Bella, who was born with a serious genetic condition. He said the family is better off for having Bella in their lives. 

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    A pro-choice woman and pro-life man shout at one another outside the Supreme Court Jan. 25.

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    An anti-abortion activist is seen during the annual "March for Life" infront of the US Supreme Court on Jan. 25.

     

  • Pro-testers make their voices heard at the annual Roe v. Wade demonstrations in Washington D.C.

    By Robert Hood

    It’s a serious and complicated issue. However, this annual protest, in which everyone is “pro-something”, seems to have degenerated into costumes, cartoon characters and angry yelling. I’d like both sides to simply back off and calm down.

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    A man dressed as George Washington is saluted by Jim Griffin of Fort Washington, Maryland, who is dressed as Captain American, while they stand outside the Supreme Court building and cheer on thousands of anti-abortion marchers during the March for Life on Jan. 24, 2011 in Washington, DC. The annual march marks the anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court that made abortion legal in the United States.

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    Pro-life and pro-choice supporters square off in an argument during a demonstration marking the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade abortion decision.

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    Demonstrators argue in front of the Supreme Court during the March for Life on Monday.

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    The Supreme Court building is reflected in the sunglasses of a pro-life supporter.