by Paul J. Hill

About the author: Paul J. Hill, a former minister and the executive director of the pro-life organization Defensive Action, was convicted of murdering Dr. John Britton and his escort.

Ididn’t normally stand in the middle of the driveway leading to the abortion clinic. But this day was different. I was determined to do everything in my power to prevent John Britton from killing any children that day—or ever again. I had made up my mind that the clinic door would not close and lock behind the abortionist—protecting him as he dismembered over thirty unborn children.

Taking this action first occurred to me eight days earlier. I had a business touching up cars at dealerships and used car lots. I was working at a car lot in...