On June 18th, a Republican Senator used his power to put a "hold" on a Senate Resolution originally introduced by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaneen (D-NH), Barbara Boxer (D-Ca), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) condemning violence against women's health providers, thereby blocking any vote on the resolution. Senators apparently have the power to do this anonymously and with out an explanation.

Senate Resolution 187;

Whereas Dr. George Tiller of Wichita, Kansas, was shot to death at church on Sunday, May 31;

Whereas there is a history of violence against providers of reproductive health care, as health care employees have suffered threats and hostility in order to provide crucial services to patients;

Whereas the threat or use of force or physical obstruction has been used to injure, intimidate, or interfere with individuals seeking to obtain or provide health care services; and

Whereas acts of violence are never an acceptable means of expression and always shall be condemned:

Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— (1) Expresses great sympathy for the family, friends and patients of Dr. George Tiller; (2) Recognizes that acts of violence should never be used to prevent women from receiving reproductive health care; and (3) Condemns the use of violence as a means of resolving differences of opinion.

Republican Senators objected to the resolution from the start, urging it's sponsors to eliminate references to reproductive health.

So... does it follow logically then that Republican Senators, in not condemning those who chose to use violence (even murder) against centers that provide reproductive health services, are in fact supporting those acts???

Hmmm???