Office Depot Attempts to Block
Pro-Life Printed Flyers Over “Hate Speech” Concerns. Office Depot recently attempted to block the printing of pro-life flyers, claiming that the content was “hate speech.” Maria Goldstein, a pro-life activist from Indiana, had requested 500 copies of flyers detailing facts from Planned Parenthood’s annual report, along with a prayer calling for the conversion of Planned Parenthood. She planned to distribute these flyers at her church, aiming to educate others about the organization’s practices and to raise awareness about the sanctity of life.
The company’s main issue was with the prayer included in the flyer, which contained phrases like “the killing of children in the womb” and “the grisly trade of body parts.” Office Depot argued that the language was too graphic and could be seen as persecuting those who support abortion rights. Essentially, the company appeared more concerned about protecting the feelings of abortion supporters than upholding the truth about Planned Parenthood’s practices.
After public backlash and a threat of legal action from a religious liberty defense group, Office Depot reversed its decision and allowed Goldstein to print her flyers. This incident highlights the growing tension between free speech and the desire to shield certain political or social views from scrutiny.
As this case demonstrates, the battle to protect the unborn is not just fought in the courtroom or on the streets, but in everyday places like Office Depot, where the fight for free speech and the right to share the truth continues.