A Pennsylvania state representative is being criticized after posting a video showing him chasing and harassing a pro-life protester, calling her an “old white lady” and threatening to demonstrate outside her house.
Rep. Brian Sims, a Democrat, posted the eight-minute video Thursday. It has received more than 400,000 views and thousands of comments – most of them negative. The pro-life group Live Action also re-posted the video on its Twitter feed.
WATCH: Pennsylvania State Representative @BrianSimsPA harasses an elderly woman who is peacefully advocating for the lives of preborn human beings and women who are considering abortion.This is shameful. https://t.co/Xb9pkFZSXC
— Live Action (@LiveAction) May 5, 2019
The woman, apparently Catholic, was holding rosary beads and praying in front of a Planned Parenthood when Sims began the video.
“She is an old white lady,” Sims told the audience before directly confronting her. “…How many children have you clothed today? I’m sorry, I missed your answer, how many children have you clothed today?”
The unidentified woman tried keeping her back to the camera, but Sims circled her to ensure viewers could see her face.
“How many children have you put shoes on their feet today?” he asked. “Have you fed any children today or have you just…
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