WHO IS PAUL HILL? If you were to pass by the Ladies Center abortion clinic in Pensacola, Florida on a Saturday morning in the early 1990's, you would see a tall, slender, blonde man carrying a sign and calling out to women who entered the building. His cry of "Mommy, Mommy, don't kill me," could be heard inside the walls of the facility, by staff and customer alike. The cry resounded even within the killing chamber, and at times, may have had it's desired effect - the saving of an innocent pre-born child only moments before that baby was scheduled to be ripped apart by a suction machine.THE FIRST DEFENSIVE ACTION STATEMENT On March 10, 1993 A.D., Michael Griffin shot and killed abortionist David Gunn outside an abortion mill in Pensacola, Florida. Five days later, Paul Hill appeared on the Donahue television program and justified the shooting. With the support of many anti-abortion activists, Mr. Hill subsequently justified the shooting on numerous other shows - including ABC's Nightline.As a result of the shooting, the first "Defensive Action Statement" which codified the position was drafted and signed. July 29, 1994 A.D.In July of the following year, Paul Hill shot and killed John Britton, (the abortionist who took David Gunn's place at the killing center in Pensacola) and his usually armed escoJames Barrett.During his trial, the judge would not allow Mr. Hill to explain to the jury the reasons why he took this action. Paul Hill was executed on September 3rd, 2003 AD at Florida State Prison
