Rockford Clinic Can Open Again
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!]