| The scene was set at the courthouse in Buffalo, N.Y. Today, May 9, 2003, is to be the day that Jim Kopp is thrown to the lions- expecting to be sentenced to life in prison for the termination of Barnett Slepian, the baby killer.In the months leading up to this date, both pro-life pacifists and infanticide defenders joined in a hysterical and venomous denunciation of Jim Kopp. The courthouse was packed with media and those who were thirsting for vengeance |
For months, the Buffalo News ran columns, “news stories”, and “letters to the editor” mocking Jim Kopp and those who would defend him. They denounced Kopp as the killer instead of Slepian the abortionist – the one who killed God’s children (and reaped the righteous judgment of God). The wife and sons of the baby killer were present to see “justice” done, and the defender of the unborn sent away in humiliation.
But this gathering of media wolves and pro-infanticide shrews, did not foresee what was coming. On this day, Jim Kopp would stand tall. In front of the judge who was about to sentence him, the baby killer’s family (who may have expected an apology), the assembled media and the world, Jim Kopp declared:
“Why should the safety of Dr. Slepian be put over the safety of unborn children?” he asked.
I wish I could do 10 life sentences or 10 death penalties to save them.
I was innocent of murder then. I am innocent of murder now. I have separated murderers from their weapons of mass destruction.”
With that statement-Jim Kopp stood tall for the unborn. He refused to admit guilt where there was none. With nearly everyone arrayed against his courageous action, and the full force of the legal system about to be put upon him, he called the abortionists what they are – murderers – and refused to apologize.
May God bless Jim Kopp for his brave testimony and life of action against the slaughter of babies. May God bless Jim Kopp for standing tall and refusing to be intimidated by the overwhelming forces arrayed against him. And may God raise up more defenders of the unborn like Jim Kopp.
Today, May 9, 2003 Jim Kopp stood tall!