In case you missed it, over the weekend, there was a fire at the Wisconsin Family Action office in Madison, Wisconsin:
Upon further investigation, MPD was able to determine that a Molotov cocktail was thrown into the building but did not ignite. They believe a separate fire was started in response.
Graffiti was also found at the scene.
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The words “If abortions aren’t safe then you aren’t either” were painted on the outside of the building as well as an “A” symbol with the numbers “1312″.
Wisconsin Family Action is an anti-abortion and pro-life organization but president Julaine Appling said she never thought those who oppose their views would take things this far.
”We’ve done nothing to warrant this,” Appling said. “Nothing to warrant a direct threat because of our position on life.”
Appling said she does not feel safe at the office anymore and she’s worried about her pro-life friends as abortion uncertainty continues in Wisconsin and the entire United States.
I fully reject this act of violence and vandalism, and I support the investigation by law enforcement to hold those responsible for these crimes accountable. https://t.co/ytcO7Esn7p
— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) May 9, 2022
Thank goodness that no one was hurt. That means the media can focus on the important stuff, like how a pro-life group’s office spontaneously combusts.
“A fire broke out” ??
What on earth is this spin? A pro-life group’s HQ was lit on fire and vandalized but @playbookdc writes it up as if a fire spontaneously happened.
This is why people don’t trust the media. pic.twitter.com/OUwCW8LDOB
— Abigail Marone 🇺🇸 (@abigailmarone) May 9, 2022
“A fire broke out.”
Criminals vandalized a pro-life organization in Wisconsin. Politico says “a fire broke out.” Shameful. pic.twitter.com/nukSSiLPEo
— Abigail Marone 🇺🇸 (@abigailmarone) May 9, 2022
Quite shameful.
Also an ‘anti-abortion’ group not a pro-life group.
— Blake (@B7AKE) May 9, 2022
Oh, you noticed that, too?
The Associated Press apparently preferred that wording as well:
This is embarrassing from the Associated Press. pic.twitter.com/VjNd84cVdO
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) May 9, 2022
Crazy how a fire just broke out and a Molotov cocktail was found! At an “anti-abortion group’s” office!
“Molotov cocktails were found” 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
— Abigail Marone 🇺🇸 (@abigailmarone) May 9, 2022
What are the odds?
“found”.. how’d that get there??! https://t.co/rh4pW39gnU
— Sean Agnew (@seanagnew) May 9, 2022
"where a fire broke out and a Molotov cocktail was found." Beyond parody. https://t.co/UQluNgyVkd
— CatholicVote.org (@CatholicVote) May 9, 2022
What are the chances of striking an office where a molotov cocktail was found? https://t.co/HCA940mFDT
— Chief Impact Officer BT (@back_ttys) May 9, 2022
Amazing.
The passive voice is really something. https://t.co/ql3SuhfC9R
— AG (@AGHamilton29) May 9, 2022
Incredible use of passive voice. The AP is masterful in its ability to turn an act of terrorism into a victimless crime. https://t.co/z2Td4fdwso
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) May 9, 2022
Yep. You’ve gotta hand it to them. When they commit, they really commit.
If this happened to a PPHood facility, headline would be “White Nationalist, under the orders of Trump, launched a plan coordinated attack destroy the facilities and sending a message, “ We’re coming for you”” https://t.co/DrWQpy38Hr
— LeonColeman (@LeonLeoParty) May 9, 2022
Without a doubt.
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Update:
Police investigating possible arson at Wisconsin anti-abortion office https://t.co/K6cbsLsB9v pic.twitter.com/VuTKuAVFIF
— The Hill (@thehill) May 9, 2022
“Anti-abortion office.”
I see we're reframing… https://t.co/PO9BIhNXG1
— Susie Moore (@SmoosieQ) May 9, 2022
They’re not even trying to be subtle about it.
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Update:
Madison Police Chief's statement on fire at pro-life group's office leaves some things to be desired https://t.co/Myp0Xu8POG
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) May 9, 2022
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