By Associated Press - Monday, January 19, 2015

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Hundreds of people attended an anti-abortion rally Sunday in Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square.

The Oregonian reports (https://bit.ly/1EhyIIj ) the rally organized by Oregon Right to Life reflected the city’s hipster vibe, featuring a speaker with a punk rock sensibility.

Bryan Kemper sported elaborate arm tattoos, ear piercings and a faded T-shirt as he addressed the crowd and criticized those who don’t do enough to fight abortion.



Kemper is a former Portland resident who once aspired to be a punk rocker. The 47-year-old father of seven who now lives in Ohio.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon said if protesters were truly committed to reducing the number of unintended pregnancies, they would work with Planned Parenthood to increase access to affordable birth control and comprehensive sex education.

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Information from: The Oregonian, https://www.oregonlive.com

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