Clinic offering area abortions to close Friday
DOCTOR FIGHTS LEUKEMIA
Posted: July 29, 2010 at 4:45 a.m.
Updated: July 29, 2010 at 12:13 p.m.
Dr. William Harrison has announced his retirement effective Friday.
Dr. William F. Harrison, a Fayetteville gynecologist and advocate for legal abortions who has been a lightning rod for anti-abortion protests for years, will close his College Avenue medical practice Friday.
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It's important to remember that a father, husband and beloved doctor is sick. He was more than a target for people who stand against abortion, and he and his family should be respected. It's inhumane and embarrassing to call him "sick and twisted" as he struggles with a life threatening disease. Not to mention that it is in direct opposition to the ideals of Christ.
Posted by: tommytom
July 29, 2010 at 11:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Yes, he is a husband, father, and doctor who is sick. He has finally realized that he too is mortal and will some day stand before the God of the universe and explain how he could kill God's creation. May God have more mercy on his soul than he showed to those thousands of children that he killed.
Posted by: skeptic
July 29, 2010 at 12:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Actually the article should not say that he ended the obstetrics portion of his practice, it should say that he just ended delivering "live babies".
Posted by: skeptic
July 29, 2010 at 1 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
...and may God BLESS him for all the lives he saved by performing SAFE clinical abortions.
Many who lost loved ones because of botched, unsafe abortions championed the current laws under which Dr. Harrison has operated all these years.
Posted by: QuestionAuthority
July 29, 2010 at 1:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
I am very proud to said that Dr. Harrison is an excellent doctor. God has blessed him with courage and wisdom to do things that others won't dare. May God bless Mr. Harrison, a husband, father and a doctor during his time of need. Please remember Mr. Harriison, his family and co-workers in your prayers. My heart goes out to them.
Posted by: Diannah
July 29, 2010 at 3:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
I will pray for you, nativearkansasgirl.
Posted by: Diannah
July 29, 2010 at 8:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Praying for Dr. Harrison and his family. His care and treatment of all women (our sisters, mothers and daughters) has been a blessing. His professionalism and credentials are beyond reproach.
Posted by: Peace
July 29, 2010 at 8:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Dr. Harrison is an excellent doctor. Kudos for him for not allowing public opinion to dictate his practice of gynecology. He followed the law through a long and arduous career. He is genteel in manner, calm in speaking, professional in his practice of medicine, and someone I relied on when family members had problems. Bless you Dr. Harrison as you get through illness.
Posted by: Farm123
July 31, 2010 at 9:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Just to level out the bias in this report, is this the clinic where the guy drove his car on the sidewalk trying to murder a teenager who was LEGALLY protesting? As said above, this man treated women in accordance with the law. That takes compassion as well. I am glad he is out of business but someone else will open up. Too much money around here not to have another "clinic". As a human I wish him well in his struggle.
Posted by: BCGuy
August 3, 2010 at 8:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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