An anti-abortion group is forming at the University of Memphis plans to participate in national events this year.
Tigers for Life aims to make it known that they are not an extremist anti-abortion group, but one sharing love and kindness, according to founder Alex Scott.
“This is a club of love,” Scott said. “Anyone that’s on the pro-side of life can join. We just want to protect life.”
Scott said she plans Tigers for Life to work with national events this year like Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity on Oct.21, where people give up their voices for the day by wearing red arm bands and duct tape on their mouths to represent the unborn children. Scott said she hopes that by bringing this club to campus, people will be more aware on the topic of abortion.
“I want to do lots of fundraisers this year,” Scott said. “I hope we don’t get a lot of opposition towards this club. We are working to get all of the paperwork for it submitted.”
Scott spoke at Planned Parenthood on Popular Avenue on Sept. 24. Her speech helped kickoff the 40 Days For Life movement that will be happening for the next 40 days in front of Planned Parenthood. During those 40 days, prayers will be held to end abortion.
“I love giving public speeches on this topic,” Scott said.
This November, Tennessee residents will have to vote once again on Amendment One on the topic of abortion. This means the legislature can pass significant restrictions and regulations on abortions of any kind, - including that of incest, rape, or those that protect a women’s health.
“People think it’s not a baby from conception, but science proves that it is,” Scott claimed. “We just want to talk to people and inform them on this topic.”
Scott is a political science major and said she is a pro-life advocate. She plans on going to law school and wants to overturn Roe v. Wade.
In 1973, Roe v. Wade made abortion legal in the United States, allowing women to have abortions without legal restriction during the earlier months of their pregnancy.
Anna Marsh, 20, club member, has a soft spot for this topic being a childhood development major.
“I really value children,” Marsh said. “Children are so important, we can’t give them up. There are so many other ways.”
The club will be starting up within the next month once they have all of there paperwork completed.
“I love Alex and the fact that she is starting this group,” Marsh said. “I think it’s important on campus, and good to raise awareness about it for our generation. Students sometimes don’t think there is another option. We realize it is a tough decision to make.”
