While the CBR has previously faced heavy criticism from Lee students, Walker welcomes the controversy as a means to discussion.
“I’m always glad when opposition shows up. In fact, I have more in common with opposition than with anyone who calls themselves pro-life,” Walker said. “In this sense, they’re speaking up for what they believe. Most pro-lifers are not even willing to speak up.”
Walker’s involvement with CBR goes far beyond campus demonstrations. In addition to offering his contact information to curious bystanders, he also claims to display similar images on his personal vehicle.
“I feel I put myself out on a limb,” Walker said. “I have abortion pictures on the back of my car, and when I first put them there I thought, ‘okay, now the [expletive] is really gonna hit the fan.’ Nothing! … I get no response.”
Walker believes any indifference toward this topic arises from “fear and pride.”
“Neither one of those are godly,” Walker said. “If those things are keeping us from being active in this atrocity, then we don't have a good stand on it.”
Ethan Coombe, a senior pastoral ministries major, is the vice president of Lee for Life.
“We have a mission to give a voice to the voiceless,” Coombe said. “There is a better way to get the pro-life message out there … in a multifaceted way, we are hoping to give a voice to babies affected by abortion and their mothers.”
Coombe further emphasized that the CBR’s demonstrations are in no way affiliated with the Lee for Life club.
“We do not condone the graphic images in any way,” Coombe said. “We focus on the humanization — not on the dehumanization — of human life. We see the images as not only threatening but dehumanizing to the babies and mothers.”
While last semester’s demonstration was preceded by a letter from the CBR, the University received no correspondence about today’s display.
“The only thing we know is what they communicated to us back in the spring,” said Dr. Mike Hayes, vice president of student development. “They felt like they needed to make sure that our campus is aware of the issues they’re passionate about.”
Hayes said the administration is continuing to monitor the situation.
“As long as they’re on public streets, we definitely don’t have any response to that, because it’s a city matter,” said Hayes. “But we’re definitely monitoring it and making sure that they abide by the guidelines that the city has stipulated and also being respectful of our students … if students do have any concerns about it, they can feel free to contact our office or Campus Security.”
This article includes contributions from Life Editor Shannon Clark, News Editor Ashley Smith and Senior Reporter Hannah Buczek.
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