Edited to add the Sally Fields' "You LIKE me!" comment that is mandatory upon hitting reccomended status. Thanks to all.

I'm home from work now, and out of the newsloop. I do still have access to my email at work so I'll monitor it for updates.

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Update: Thanks to Voodoo, I can report that,TPM is reporting that the FBI is now involved. http://talkingpointsmemo.com/

NARAL has also issued a statement, here it is in full.



For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa SubeckApril 2, 2012 (608) 358-7090

NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin Statement on Incident at Appleton Planned Parenthood Health Center

NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin Executive Director, Lisa Subeck, released the following statement today in response to a reported explosive device that caused a small fire at an Appleton Planned Parenthood clinic. According to police reports, the device was found Sunday evening while no patients or staff were present, and foul play is suspected.

“In Wisconsin and across the country, it is unfortunate and unacceptable that reproductive health care providers must live with constant harassment and threats of violence while providing safe, legal medical care to women.

Today, our thoughts are with the staff and patients of Planned Parenthood’s Appleton North health center, and we thank them for their commitment ensuring continued access to women’s health care.

In the wake of this latest attack, we expect law enforcement to fully investigate this case and take steps to fully protect women's health care providers and their patients.

We also call on opponents of a woman’s right to choose to condemn this action completely and absolutely. News of this attack comes just days after Ralph Lang was charged by federal authorities in a May, 2011, plot to shoot and kill Wisconsin abortion providers. Threats and incidences of violence against reproductive health care providers are unfortunately far too commonplace.”

For more information about violence against abortion providers, see the fact sheet provided by NARAL Pro-Choice America - http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/...

The Post Crescent is now reporting the bomb was a bottle with chemical elements as well as "an incendiary agent".

Updated again. Politicians are starting to release statements on the "incident".

Violence is not an option in political disagreements

Rep. Bernard Schaber denounces bombing at Planned Parenthood Clinic MADISON – Rep. Penny Bernard Schaber (D-Appleton) released the following statement regarding the bombing

at Planned Parenthood: “The bombing of Planned Parenthood’s Appleton North Health Center is truly a tragedy for the state of

Wisconsin. An act of violence is not free speech, and in fact restricts it. It is severely disappointing that people

would resort to violence to express their political beliefs. Violence is not an option for disagreements and

arguments on politics, policies, religion or anything else controversial. It is a sad day that violent acts have

occurred as a result of the bitter partisanship, the inflammatory remarks and the divisiveness of politics in

Wisconsin. “It is good to know that no one was injured by the explosion and that staff and patients are all safe,” said Rep.

Bernard Schaber, “It is disheartening and concerning that people would use a bomb to show their disagreement

with someone else.” “No matter how vehemently we may disagree on any policy, issue or election; violence is not the solution and

simply creates a larger problem,” said Representative Bernard Schaber. “I hope that this is not a sign of times

to come in Wisconsin politics. Let’s get back to Wisconsin traditions and values by having open, honest, and

respectful debates on issues.”

###For Immediate Release Contact: Rep. HintzApril 2, 2012 1-888-534-0054Hintz Statement on Appleton Planned Parenthood Clinic Bombing

“I am appalled and disheartened by the recent bombing at Planned Parenthood’s Appleton North Health Center. Every person, whatever their belief, should be disturbed by this criminal act intended to harm and intimidate a community reproductive health care provider and its patients.

“The women and men served by our state’s Planned Parenthood clinics should be able to receive the medical care they need without facing harassment or verbal or physical threats to their safety. I am extremely grateful no one was harmed during the attack, and my thoughts remain with the staff and patients of the Appleton North Health Center.

“I support law enforcement officials at the local, state and federal levels as they conduct a thorough investigation of this incident. It is my hope this investigation results in the immediate arrest of those responsible and we are able to protect the public from further acts of terrorism.

“I join the Grand Chute Police Department in encouraging anyone with information to contact the Department at 920-832-1575.”

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