Mike Boyle ticketed after blocking anti-abortion truck at Obama rally.

[ogneopasno]

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10430297

Douglas County Board member Mike Boyle was ticketed by Omaha police at a Barack Obama campaign rally Wednesday after Boyle blocked a truck displaying graphic placards showing aborted fetuses.

The incident occurred during the evening rush hour near a new Obama campaign office at 76th and Cass Streets.

Officer Michael Pecha, an Omaha police spokesman, said Boyle was ticketed because he had created a traffic hazard.

"Because of the long backup that was being caused, the officer requested he move," Pecha said. Boyle refused twice, Pecha said, and was ticketed before pulling out of the way.

The traffic ticket carries a potential fine of $10 and $44 in court-related costs.

Boyle said he blocked the truck on 76th Street, just off of Dodge Street, when he saw a woman on the side of the street trying to prevent her young daughter from seeing the signs.

"I thought, 'That's it. If that's his protest, this is my protest,'" said Boyle, a former Omaha m

[amber_86]

1. Thats what wrong

Everyone think Obama wants women to have an Abortion. I have an open mind, why because God gave me one. I have choices, why because God gave me free will. I'm not for an Abortion, but don't think taking rights away from Women is right. Mc Same and Palin think they can play God to everyone. Well guess what you are not God. Jesus dislike war, he for peace. Remember Love thy neighbor, thy shall not judge against men. It is not our right to know what others priveys is.

[Omaha Steve]

2. Welcome to the DU and the Ne Forum

I have been a volunteer escort at reproductive rights clinics in the past. I was threatened with arrest at the rally. It was after Mike's troubles. I didn't know about them when the law came after me.

OS

[progressoid]

3. Way to go Mike!

Seems like that was worth the $54 ticket.

:applause: