Well, it looks like I didn’t get my birthday wish.
The Rockford abortion center can now reopen after they struck a deal with the state. As usual, this deal doesn’t feel right to me.
It appears that they are getting off with a reduced fine after some pretty serious violations.
From the story in the Tribune:
An Illinois abortion clinic that’s been closed since September because of health and safety violations can pay a $9,750 fine to reopen under a settlement the state Department of Public Health approved Wednesday.
Dr. Kenneth Soyemi, the health department’s acting director, signed the agreement, said agency spokeswoman Melaney Arnold. The deal includes a provision that would allow the state to immediately revoke the license of the Northern Illinois Women’s Center in Rockford, without holding a hearing, if any serious violations are repeated.
The clinic could decide to remain closed and give up its license with a reduced fine of $1,000, Arnold said.
I’ve gotten a lot of great birthday presents and love, but this news was definitely not happy!
However, I think we should stay focused on the positive and move forward with saving lives!
[P.S. Thanks to all the Rockford pro-lifers who do so much there to save lives from this horrible clinic!]
John Paul,
You and those who serve with you have my admiration. God will prevail in all things and work all things to the good.
But, isn’t it a wonder, that a deal is struck with the Illinois Department of Public Health — a deal which can be the source of even more countless deaths??? Health Department brings death to Rockford. Hmmmm, some doesn’t feel right here.
Keep up the good work, John. Glad you met the goal to get the extra
$15,000.
Judith