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Confrontation: Pro-life protesters block steps of the Scott abortion clinic, while pro-choice supporters attempt to clear blockade
Confrontation: Pro-life protesters block steps of the Scott abortion clinic, while pro-choice supporters attempt to clear blockade

Confrontation: Pro-life protesters block steps of the Scott abortion clinic, while pro-choice supporters attempt to clear blockade

Date9/8/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Confrontation: Pro-life protesters block steps of the Scott abortion clinic; while pro-choice supporters attempt to clear blockade.
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