Army Vet Charged for Silent Prayer in Abortion Clinic 'Buffer Zone': Prosecutors Reverse Decision

A UK military veteran, Adam Smith-Connor, has been criminally charged for silently praying outside an abortion clinic within a designated "buffer zone." Smith-Connor, who is remorseful for paying for an ex-girlfriend's abortion, argues that his silent prayer is indistinguishable from other innocuous activities. The charges carry steep fines, and Smith-Connor is expected to plead not guilty. This case follows similar instances where citizens have been tried for praying silently within abortion facility buffer zones. Concerns are raised about the erosion of freedom of thought and the potential for broader viewpoint discrimination.