The trial for Scott Roeder, the suspected murderer of Dr. Tiller, started several weeks ago. Thoughts about a conspiracy between members of the anti-choice movement has been a concern from the start, but the investigation is now starting to look at the people who have visited Roeder while he's been in jail.Not surprisingly, among those who have visited the accused include two convicted clinic bombers, and a few people who signed the Justifiable Homicide petitions. Those being investigated object to the investigation, but isn't it a little bit too suspicious that those visiting a man accused of assassinating an abortion provider are people who have openly supported extreme violence against abortion providers, either through their words or their actions?
FMF president Eleanor Smeal is quoted in the article expressing her belief that Roeder was a member of a circle of extremists who were definetly in communication, and that their continued relationship is a serious concern. Further investigation of Roeder has shown him to be connected to various anti-choice groups and individuals, which destroys the misleading notion that he was some sort of "lone wolf."
The murder of Dr. Tiller is exactly that, a murder. While we can't know exactly what Roeder was thinking, it seems apparent that this violent act was planned. The anti-choice community saw Dr. Tiller as one of their biggest foes.
Even if his assassination was not some sort of conspiracy, which I seriously doubt, an investigation into the network of extremist anti-choice organizations and individuals will hopefully lead to greater awareness and lead law officials to be better able to predict violence, and therefore protect abortion providers who are putting their lives on the line to help women do something that they are legally allowed to do.
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