By Barb Shelly, Kansas City Star editorial page columnist

Good for eBay. It won't allow anti-abortion extremists to post violence-glorifying items on its Internet auction service.

Supporters of accused killer Dennis Roeder had planned to auction items such as an autographed copy of "A Time to Kill," a firebomber's memoir; and a manual with suggestions for closing abortion clinics, including by bombing. Money raised was intended to be used for Roeder's legal defense. He is accused of murdering abortion doctor George Tiller as Tiller attended church.

Here is eBay's statement:

Based on the details we know about the anticipated listings, we believe these would violate our policy regarding offensive material. eBay will not permit the items in question to be posted to the eBay site, and they will be removed if they are posted.

eBay does not allow listings that promote or glorify violence, hate, racial or religious intolerance. We do not allow items that encourage, promote, facilitate or instruct others to engage in illegal activity and will not be a platform for those who promote violence toward others.

As always, we are actively monitoring for offensive or inappropriate content and will take action as necessary.

Companies like eBay have to be careful not to stifle commerce or free speech. But the people planning this auction flagrantly engage in illegal activity. That's their claim to fame. I'm glad eBay isn't letting them get away with it.

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