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. Love it. God is pleased. And may God show his mercy on those who don't please him.

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

17. # 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. Kelli? learn to swallow!!!

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

25. 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

26. Swallowing is kinda gross

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

27. How sad that a woman would choose to have abortions, instead of letting someone have the miraculous CHOICE of adopting a baby. I wouldn't be Kya's gram today, if an expectant mom, hadn't realized that the beautiful baby girl she was carrying, would make another family unbelievably ecstatic !! We'll be taking her to see Horton, and would gladly explain to her why the Pro-Life people become so passionate about their beliefs. She will learn at a very young age why adoption is the only way choice.

Posted at 9:49PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Kya's gram

28. I was subjected to a crisis pregnancy and after I found out how much the adoption agency and church were going to profit financially off my child I decided to keep my baby and raise him myself. I have now an much loved and adored adult child. It was amazing how wonderful this person was to my life and I consider myself blessed with the choice to raise my son with lots of love despite anyone's "preconcieved" standards that there is only "one way" to have a family. Most feelings of guilt and shame are capitalized opportunities by religious agencies to gain a financial profit off people's misfortunes.

Did I want an abortion? Any sane and educated woman considers all options.

Posted at 9:50PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Mother Goose

29. Let me see if i got this right,the left-wing from PETA can run around naked-Green Pease can disrupt fishing-ELF can burn down news homes -anti war can blow-up recruiting stations -anti-oil can stop drilling in Alaska .I think that just about covers it ! PS You call the pro-life people crazy?

Posted at 9:51PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Mik

30. Those people are the reason we should keep abortion legal. They don't give a rat's ass about unwanted crack babies or poor babies, or any other babies except the ones people are still concieving. I agree with the poster above...how many unwanted babies in foster homes and tied up in the system have YOU adopted and loved? We don't need more children in the world...we need to take care of the ones we already have.

Posted at 9:57PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Jamie

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