On January 29, 1998, the bomb concealed in the plastic tackle box exploded, marking the most recent in a string of assaults on abortion clinics across the country. Although Emily Lyons, the nurse who suffered serious injuries in the incident, had observed the tense environment, her commitment to her job surpassed any genuine dread. However, Diane Derzis, the proprietor of the New Woman All Women clinic, had been anticipating this kind of event.
When it happened, she was positive she recognized the bomber; it was undoubtedly one of the devoted demonstrators, whom she knew almost as well as her own employees. Naturally, however, it was a complete stranger who had been indoctrinated by radical literature disseminated by organizations such as the Army of God. It would be simple to write off those radicalizing factors as a holdover from the chaotic 1990s, but they are still very much in effect today.
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