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| Date: From: Subject: | 10/27/2006 1:27:00 PM Home School Legal Defense Association Washington -- Your Vote Crucial in Preserving Homeschool Freedom |
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====================================================================== From the HSLDA E-lert Service... ====================================================================== Washington -- Your Vote Crucial in Preserving Homeschool Freedom Dear Washington HSLDA members and friends, Election time is fast approaching. This November 7th some state and federal officials are up for re-election. Who is elected will determine what freedoms you will keep and what freedoms you will lose. Exercising your right to vote is crucial. The voter guides described below will help you make informed decisions as you cast your vote. Remember statistics show approximately only 50% of eligible adults actually register to vote. In any given election only about 50% of registered voters vote (that is 25% of adults)! That means only takes about 13% of adults to elect any given candidate. Your vote does count! ACTION: To see local candidates answers to the National Political Awareness Test (NPAT) from Project Vote Smart go to: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=3420 . On the left hand side of the page you can enter your 9 digit zip code to find information on those who are running for Congress. If you don't know your 9 digit zip, you can got to http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=3421 to look it up. Additionally, you can a 2006 Voters' Guide on the Washington Secretary of State website at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=3422 . For a review of the ballot measures in Washington, you can see the 2006 Ballot Issues Guide published by the League of Women Voters of Seattle at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=3423 . Please help spread the word about these resources for responsible citizenship! Forward this message to your family and friends in Washington so they can also use these valuable resources. A couple of things to keep in mind: * For a legal perspective on what activities churches and pastors are allowed to take part in, check out these resources prepared by attorney James Bopp: Do's and Don'ts for Political Activities of Pastors http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=3424 and Guidelines for Political Activities by Churches and Pastors. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=3425 * 34 of the 39 counties in Washington vote entirely by mail. If your county votes by mail you should have already received your ballot in the mail. For a list of the County Auditors/Elections Departments in Washington State go to: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=3426 . This site will also tell you if your county votes entirely by mail or a traditional polling place. If your county votes by mail and you have not received your ballot in the mail please contact your County Auditor from the list above. To cast your vote simply mail your ballot back to your County Auditor. To be counted your ballot must be postmarked on or before November 7, 2006. You can also drop your ballot of at your County Auditor's office or other designated ballot drop site. For more information go to: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=3427 or call the Washington Secretary of State, Elections Division at: (360) 902-4180 or Toll-Free: (800) 448-4881. Thanks for caring! Sincerely, Thomas J. Schmidt Staff Attorney ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How long are you in for? Some families are facing what seems like a lifelong commitment to homeschooling, with children at both ends of the spectrum -- some graduating and some just reaching school age. If you're going to be "in" for a while, consider a lifetime membership with HSLDA. It's a good deal for families with more than 10 years of homeschooling ahead. 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