We've Had Enough! And we're doing something about it! The Campaign for Healthy Families and their coalition partners are out pounding the pavement, going door-to-door asking people to sign this petition to let our lawmakers know that "we've had enough."
Since the divisive and nasty election of 2006, we've heard from a lot of people in this state. And, what we're hearing is that South Dakotans don't want the Legislature to try to pass another abortion ban.
Canvassers may be coming to your door with our important message: We've Had Enough!
The start of the 2008 Legislative session is just a few months away. And, as our state lawmakers gear up to head back to Pierre, they need to be encouraged to get back to real issues that matter to South Dakota such as health care, education funding and economic development.
You can help us get that message out loud and clear. Please sign this petition and tell lawmakers "We've had enough."
Want to help more? Help us write letters to the editor! We need as many possible to make it clear that it's time to get back to other more important business in this state. If you'd like to sign a letter. Please email Nathan at nathan@sdhealthyfamilies.org. He'd be happy to help you craft a letter!
We've had enough.....
Over the past 15 years, South Dakota has passed some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country, including parental notification, a mandatory waiting period, and restricting access to abortions after the first trimester.
South Dakota has the lowest rate of abortion in the nation.
Still, every year, the Legislature takes time and money to fight about abortion.
Just last year, South Dakota voters rejected an abortion ban.
That election created a bitter debate that pitted neighbor against neighbor and divided our communities.
State legislators have done enough. Now it's up to South Dakota's families.
It's time to heal and move forward.
We ask the South Dakota State Legislature to please stop fighting over abortion and dividing our communities and to spend more time focusing on issues such as health care, education funding, and economic development.
Signed by:
[Your name]
[Your address]
