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Horton Hears an Abortion Protest

Posted Mar 8th 2008 8:22PM by TMZ Staff

All hell broke loose at the Hollywood premiere of "Horton Hears a Who!" today when a group of pro-lifers infiltrated the screening, then chanted anti-abortion slogans after the flick.

The theme of the movie is based on the motto: "After all, a person is a person, no matter how small." So the pro-lifers thought it was a good idea to use this theme to their advantage -- even though their complicated message was falling mostly on the ears of children.

The stars in attendance included Victoria Beckham and her three kids, Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy, Steve Carell and all 12 contestants from "American Idol."

After the chanting ended, the group put red tape over their mouths that said "Life" on them, and paraded around the event.

Shouts of protest were returned by some in attendance, including, "This is a kid's premiere," "How dare you," and "Do you really care that much about this?"

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16. These pro-lifers go about everything wrong. They make things worse, not better. They are too militant to be effective. And this today was just pure nonsense, which makes them look foolish. Their behavior hurts the cause they want to help.

Posted at 9:08PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Jenna

17. Kelli...maybe you should keep your legs shut! How stupid are you if you haven't learned by the 3rd time! I believe in abortion being a woman's right, but to use it as birth control is absolutely discusting! Your children are much better off because if you were to raise them, I could only imagine the morales they'd possess.

As for demonstraters, demonstrate away, but keep little minds out of it. It's my right as a parent to teach my 3 kids about abortions when I feel they are ready to comprehend the info I'm offering. To be forced to talk about it when we are at a movie, or just when the time is not right, well THAT'S just not right. Respect our families, will ya.

Posted at 9:06PM on Mar 8th 2008 by 2jack4bauer

18. Just goes to show you how 'stupid' pro-lifers are!!

Posted at 11:19PM on Mar 9th 2008 by Macdog99611

19. These tards need to stay away from childrens movies and go elsewhere. Kids are not going to understand their so called message so it is pointless to even be there. Stop trying to impose your personal beliefs on to other people!!!

Posted at 9:11PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Jenna

20. Kelli--I realize it is a personal choice and you did what was right for you. But, three abortions and one baby up for adoption? Have you ever just considered birth control?

Posted at 9:12PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Sandy

21. # 6 Kelli Your a idiot and a disgusting person! I believe it is a
women's right, but to not use any birth control and continue to have
abortions is DISGUSTING! Go have a tubal or use a condom moron.

Posted at 9:13PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Alicia

22. This Mommy didn't do that. Why is everyone having a problem with one persons choice? To each its own. I had no idea one persons opinion matters so much. God Bless that lady. She will deal with her own choices.

Posted at 9:17PM on Mar 8th 2008 by whatever

23. So I adopted and had my own. Big deal!! Quit trying to start crap. You are on TMZ!!!! Try another website for news that matters.

Posted at 9:19PM on Mar 8th 2008 by anon

24. I have serious questions/concerns about a church that says birth control is wrong, but it's ok to keep putting yourself through the trauma and risk of abortions, and the sorrow of giving up a baby. Something just doesn't make sense there.

Posted at 9:22PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Jane

25. see how gullible & stupid you are?? that comment was so made up because it's hilarious to read people's "horrified reactions" do you realize i do this on every post. how bout this "i am going to contact the FBI & the captain of the chicago police" fran is made up too. good lord

Posted at 9:24PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Kelli

26. There is a time and a place for everthing. And the pro-lifers picked the wrong time and the wrong place. They get blinded to common sense and think 'anytime's the right time'. But this only makes them look like the fanatics that they probably are. I would be ticked off if this happened while I had my kids at the movies. I try to shield them from growing up to fast as much as possible and them asking me 'what's an abortion?' when they are only 7 and 8 would bring too much 'grown up stuff' into their lives. Sorry, prolifers, you did a not so good thing this time!

While I may never personally get an abortion, I am not going to place my values onto anyone else. Nor will I judge those who choose to do this. It's a difficult enough decision to make, regardless of the circomstances.

Posted at 9:31PM on Mar 8th 2008 by dianome

27. Ya gotta hand it to Fran. She knows which buttons. Take full credit yourself Fran, you have earned it.

Posted at 9:31PM on Mar 8th 2008 by anon

28. Kelli? learn to swallow!!!

Posted at 9:33PM on Mar 8th 2008 by wow!

29. FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, TMZ...VERIFY THIS KELLI PERSON'S E-MAIL AND GET HIM OR HER AND ALL OF THE ADDRESSES THEY USE BLOCKED. SOME PEOPLE AREN'T GETTING IT'S THE SAME PERSON AND IT'S UPSETTING. A lot of us have complained to you about the spammers and the other idiot rants that don't stay on topic. Couldn't we please just have decent commentary on the stories you post?

Regarding the story: if this is true, it's awful. Why no video of this demonstration?

Posted at 9:34PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Jennie

30. Swallowing is kinda gross

Posted at 9:39PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Fran

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