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October 15, 2008
Michigan--Your Vote Crucial in Preserving Homeschool Freedom Dear Michigan HSLDA Members and Friends,
Election time is fast approaching. This November 4, many state and federal officials are up for re-election.
The election outcome will determine what freedoms you will keep and what freedoms you will lose.
Exercising your right to vote is crucial. The voter guide below will help you make informed decisions as you cast your vote.
Remember, statistics show that 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 it only takes about 13% of adults to elect any given candidate. Your vote counts!
ACTION:
To download Michigan Family Forum's nonpartisan 2008 General Election Voter Guide, visit http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5653 .
If you have not yet used a voter's guidebook, you'll be pleased with how easy it is to decide who to vote for by answering the same questions submitted to the candidates and comparing your answers to theirs.
Michigan Family Forum's 2008 General Election Voter Guide is nonpartisan and legal for distribution at your church, civic club, etc.
You may also call the Michigan Family Forum at (517) 374-1171 to request a guide.
Please help spread the word about this resource for responsible citizenship! Forward this message to your family and friends in Michigan so they can also use this valuable resource.
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=5634 and "Guidelines for Political Activities by Churches and Pastors": http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3380
> To request an absentee ballot, contact your local election authority by visiting http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5654 .
Don't forget to exercise your right to vote on November 4!
Sincerely,
Chris Klicka HSLDA Senior Counsel
---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Have you ever yelled into the wind, only to hear the sound of your voice blown back at you?
It's hard to be heard in the midst of a storm. Trying to influence federal legislation is much like yelling to be heard while standing in a fierce wind. Yet when 80,000 voices join together, they become a powerful force that cannot be drowned out. Join HSLDA to be heard above the tempests that threaten homeschool freedoms.
More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1939
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