Who is Henry Hyde? Illinois officials move to purge pro-life lawmaker’s name

Michie said:

Local Democratic officials in Illinois are leading an effort to remove from government buildings the name of Henry J. Hyde, the late Republican congressman who lent his name to a significant pro-life federal policy that prohibits the use of taxpayer funds for most elective abortions.

The Democratic-controlled board of DuPage County, a wealthy suburban jurisdiction just west of Chicago, voted 10-5 earlier this week to remove Hyde’s name from the county courthouse and related offices in Wheaton because of Hyde’s opposition to abortion.

The courthouse will now be known as the DuPage County Judicial Office Facility, the Chicago Tribune reported.

“This resolution reinforces the notion that the buildings on this campus support the rights of all people to receive the services they need. I believe our actions should reflect our values,” board chair Deb Conroy, a Democrat, said.

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Fantine said:

I guess they are inspired by the new President. He removed General Mille's picture from a wall of honor for all the joint chiefs of staff. General Mille, a national hero, who tried to warn us and protect us against the new president, considering, in his expert and experienced position, a grave danger to national security.

He has removed other pictures and plaques of American heroes whose only offense is disagreeing with him.

So if Henry Hyde's picture is removed, don't complain to us. Tell the president you voted for to stop being a bad example in every conceivable way possible for all Americans.

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