Rochester Rallies Against Judge Kavanaugh

About 300 people gathered in Washington Square park on Sunday August 26 for a rally against the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court of the United States. The rally was organized by Indivisible Rochester in solidarity with others around the country the same day.  The rally was also in support of Planned Parenthood which the Republican-controlled Congress is threatening to defund.

The President has vowed to nominate only judges who oppose Roe v Wade, the Supreme Court decision which guarantees all women the right to choose to have an abortion.

What many don't seem to realize is that Planned Parenthood actually prevents abortions by providing women, and men, with contraception and education. One especially moving story was told to me personally by a woman who choose not be be named. Concerned she may become pregnant while in college she sought birth control from a doctor. The doctor refused to prescribe for her because "he didn't approve of unmarried women having sex." So she contacted Planned Parenthood who referred her to a doctor who would treat her. She never became pregnant and never needed to seek an abortion.

Several "pro-life" counter prostesters showed up but there were no altercations other than some contention over where to place signs.  Many of the signs read "Love Will End Abortion." Sorry, it won't, but birth control will. This is why Planned Parenthood needs to be an integral part of our health system.

The rally concluded with a positive and moving speech by Congressional Candidate Joe Morrelle. Morrelle is running for the 25th district seat left open by the late Louise Slaughter.

Please vote on November 6!