AWARD-WINNING actor and writer John Connors has spoken out in support of the 'No' vote ahead of the referendum to repeal Ireland's eighth amendment.
The actor, who won an Irish Film and Television Academy and Award for his performance in Cardboard Gangsters, posted an open letter to Twitter outlining his support for the "pro-life" campaign.
In the message, Connors revealed he was originally pro-choice but soon realised he "just followed a line of politics I thought I had to."
"I fear baby genocide will be legalised Friday," the Love/Hate star added in the impassioned message.
The full letter, which was posted to his 23.4k followers, reads:
"Was once pro choice. Now pro life. Realised I just followed a line of politics I thought I had to. Every time I said I was pro choice I got a pain in the stomach. I fear baby genocide will be legalised Friday. Please Ireland, show your compassion. Show the world our humanity. Irelands record on childrens rights have been disgusting. The 8th acknowledges the unborn baby's right to live. A mother can already have an abortion if her life is in danger or if she is suicidal. The unborn baby is the most vunerable being alive. Please do not ignore the facts. Ignore the Tyrants like Varadker, Coveney and Martin. Vote no. #SaveTheEight [sic]"
Connors signed off by calling on the public to "ignore the tyrants like Varadkar, Coveney and Martin" and vote 'No' on Friday.
The letter has proven divisive with his followers.
"Surprised at John Connors. He should have a rethink. No woman should be forced to carry a baby she doesn't want," one tweeted.
"White, privileged man of great agency uses contentious issue to get social media traffic," another wrote.
Connors has earned praise for the letter too though.
"Finally someone with the guts to come out and call the push for abortion what it is, a line of politics. Brave and well said," a supporter commented underneath.
Connors has since retweeted the letter ahead of Friday's vote on the issue.
The actor is one of several Irish celebrities backing a 'No' vote, with other notable names including John Walters, Crystal Swing, and Mickey Harte.
