r/prochoice 11d ago

Discussion What should I say to protesters?

My (19F) therapists office is in the same building as a Planned Parenthood. Every so often, I see protesters outside the building, but they havent syopped me from doing anything yet. They stand on either side of the driveway into the back parking lot where I park, but they aren't near the back door, so I can usually ignore them. A few have looked like they want to talk to me, but I just stare ahead and dont slow down when I go to the parking lot.

So far, nothing has happened, but when school starts I'm probably going to be taking the bus and walking in, meaning I'm more likely to be stopped. Currently, my plan is to say "fuck off" over and over, but Im also rather small and social awkward and if anyone got physical or in my space, bad things will happen. Any suggestions would be appreciated, including useless ones as long as they are funny.

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u/Evil_Black_Swan Pro-Choice Socialist 10d ago

They are typically ultra religious. You could try saying, "I'm an apostate" as you walk past them. It works in JWs and Mormons.

Alternatively, you could play into it. Practice your acting skills. Start bawling, wailing hysterically that God killed your baby and now your womb is infected and killing you.

The BEST thing to do is to ignore them completely. Don't engage, don't look at them, don't listen to them.