Bloomington-Normal residents protest Planned Parenthood

Posted on August 22, 2015
Planned Parenthood Protesters
The group wants to see Planned Parenthood’s funding taken away. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)

By Adam Studzinski

BLOOMINGTON – A group of more than 100 protesters gathered outside Planned Parenthood near the corner of Veterans Parkway and Clearwater Avenue Saturday in Bloomington.

Jeff Haab, of Normal, said he’s “pro-life” and isn’t happy with what Planned Parenthood is doing with taxpayer’s money.

“I’m against funding abortions,” said Haab. “All the Planned Parenthood’s are being protested against. Especially when the videos came out about what Planned Parenthood is doing; selling body parts. We’re just taking a stand against that.”

The protesters want to see Planned Parenthood de-funded.

Adam Studzinski can be reached at [email protected].

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