Times change, but vigils never stop

With Washington Mutual now down for the count, Chase is slowly becoming the new face at bank branches around Seattle. It is unfortunate that an icon in the region has gone under and is being taken over by what some have described as a "soul-less excuse for a bank"



In a short period of time they have taken away the small town feel of a bank and replaced it with a cold-hearted feel that pays substantially less for interest bearing accounts. I've read numerous accounts of people who banked with WaMu and will be closing their Chase accounts in favor of a credit union instead. With what I've heard, I would do the same thing.

On another note, yesterday I was relaxing at Cal Anderson Park when I noticed a group of people start to gather. When I asked what was going on I was told that there will be a vigil for Dr. Tiller, the abortion doctor who was killed while at church. In a short period of time there were a few hundred people gathered to remember this man.





Please understand, I am not pro-abortion, but I am pro-choice. I do not believe that abortion is the answer to irresponsibility or poor decision making. I do believe that there are circumstances where an abortion would be justified, such as rape or incest. At the vigil a woman spoke who had been raped years ago. She hid her pregnancy out of shame and finally decided to have an abortion. She found her way to Kansas and to the care of Dr. Tiller. She shared how he and his staff were kind, caring and loving towards her. They did not pressure her into the procedure, but rather talked with her and helped her determine if the choice she was making was what she truly wanted.
I believe that people have the right to oppose abortion, as long as they do not impede or harm those who perform the procedure or those who may get one, or who are just looking for information. Not all women who walk into an abortion clinic, or Planned Parenthood are getting an abortion, but many times they are being treated as though they are by the protesters who frequently hang around outside the offices.
To the family and friends of Dr. Tiller, I send my condolences for your loss. To those who oppose his work, there is a time and a place to make your voice heard and a place of worship is not that place.