A Reading shopper was upset by an anti abortion protest on Broad Street, calling it disgusting.
The protest was against abortion. A group stood silently, holding banners. The group was unknown.
Banners showed embryo images. Information about the early stages was displayed, along with pro-life slogans.
Adams was going to Primark when she saw the group. She found them “disgusting,” saying shopping should be a happy experience. She added that people own their bodies.
Adams felt the protest was antagonistic and disliked the number of men involved. She had her child take a photo of her posing in front of the protest, showing her defiance.
One man asked her opinion, but she refused to discuss it with him. She said it was her body, her choice, and called the protest hateful toward women shopping.
Adams walked back to her family, not wanting to interact with the protestors anymore. She felt they were forcing their views.
Adams had an abortion herself, already having four kids and unable to handle a fifth. She also pointed out that women get raped and need abortions. She was shocked that men protested.
The UK’s Abortion Act allows legal abortions up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Later abortions have stricter rules.
Pro-life groups often hold vigils in Reading on Saturdays. They also participate during “40 Days for Life,” which calls for ending abortion globally.
Activists have held banner campaigns on Kings Road. People from Reading also attend the London March for Life each September.
Adams believes no man controls a woman’s body. Abortions are not taken lightly, and these protestors should not shame women.