This pro life rally took place in Warsaw yesterday (28/03/07). There was quiet a sizable crowd gathered. The rally was organised by The League of Polish Families (a right wing political party) and Radio Marjya ( a pro Catholic radio station). Buses carried people from all over Poland and the crowd was mainly made up of older people and teenagers (people in their 20s, 30s & 40s were conspicuous by their absence). They sang along with gusto to the Hymns being broadcast over the PA system and carried sacred pictures and banners proclaiming pro life slogans. There was no sign of Comrade George (see Anti War March below), but I'm sure he would have approved...
Meanwhile less than a mile away in another part of, they had no idea what kind of shit was goin' down! Believe or not, a slightly hip, more alternative looking crowd was gathered for a Pro-Choice rally (pictured below) which was taking place at the same time. This one was organised various women's groups and leftist political parties. They carried banners with slogans proclaiming 'Poland is a Colony of The Vatican' and various other Pro-choice mantras. Instead of hymns, the PA blasted Sinead O' Connor & Alannis Morrisette songs. Isn't ironic... dontcha think? For more photos of both rallies, click here http://www.flickr.com/photos/52486002@N00/
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Hi Lost in Poland - good idea for the blog. I found the link to yours on MacKozer's blog. Re the abortion debate, I do not like what the first "camp" does - with all the Radio Maryja talk and their invincible sense of righteousness. The other camp of leftist parties and Polish feminists was smaller, not so pretentious and played better music ... (just messing) In general I am against abortion but for the sake of it, I would be in with the Pro-Choice part.
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