Keep abortion protest involving Diamondbacks peaceful

My husband, Jeff, and I moved to Phoenix in 2011. I am a lifelong liberal Democrat raised by parents who were Democrats and whose aunts, uncles and cousins were also Democrats. Dad, an attorney, was quite active in Democratic politics, as was I when younger.

As are so many Arizonians, both men and women, I, too, am outraged at the decision of the Arizona Supreme Court upholding a Neanderthal law on abortion and at our state legislature, with a narrow Republican majority, for upholding that decision. However, as an avid Ravens and Orioles fan who also now roots for the Arizona teams unless they are playing the O’s or the Ravens, I would oppose any boycott of the Diamondbacks games when they play at Camden Yards on May 10, 11 and 12. I don’t know the political stance of the ownership, management, coaches and players of the teams; but I do not think either team should be penalized for something beyond their control (“Stand up for freedom? Start with protests pegged to Arizona Diamondbacks.” April 12).

As a Phoenix citizen for nearly 13 years now, I suggest doing what so many residents here are doing. Have peaceful protests during the Diamondbacks visit to Baltimore. Do not treat the Diamondbacks any differently than any other team, and do not treat the games any differently than any other games. Instead, when the Diamondbacks visit Camden Yards, I suggest peaceful protests before the games and attendance at the games. Notice I emphasize peaceful protests. Hold the protests as close to Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the law permits. If necessary, organizers should get permits from the city of Baltimore to do this and only where the city will allow it.

— Patricia “Patsy” Gould Parker, Phoenix, Arizona