Post by jakebird on Mar 10, 2009 11:22:15 GMT -4
> > I am passing this along, because I thought perhaps you would like to
> > particpate in Red Envelope Day, on March 31, 2009.
> >
> >
> > Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores.
> > On the front, address it to
> >
> > President Barack Obama
> > The White House
> > 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
> > Washington , D.C. 20500
> >
> > On the back, write the following message.
> >
> > This envelope represents one child who died because of an abortion.
> > It is empty because the life that was taken is now unable to be a part of
> > our world.
> >
> > We will mail the envelopes out March 31st, 2009.
> >
> > Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this event to every one of
> > your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50
> > million red envelopes, one for every child who died [in the U.S.] before
> > having a chance to live.
> >
> > It may seem that those who believe abortion is wrong are in a minority. It
> > may seem like we have no voice and it's shameful to even bring it up. Let
> > us
> >
> > show our President and the world that the voices of those of us who do not
> > believe abortion is acceptable are not silent and must be heard.
> >
> > Barack Obama spoke at a Planned Parenthood Action Fund event, uttering the
> > now infamous line, "Well, the first thing I'd do as president is, is sign
> > the Freedom of Choice Act. [Applause.] That's the first thing that I'd
> > do."
> >
> > An empty red envelope will send a message to President Barack Obama that
> > there is moral outrage in this country over this issue [The Freedom of
> > Choice Act, which will essentially â?oundoâ?� every law currently in place
> > to limit abortion in the U.S... (i.e., parental consent laws, parental
> > notification, waiting periods, prohibition of transporting a minor girl
> > across state lines to obtain an abortion, etc.)]. It is a quiet, but clear
> > message of protest.
> >
> > I'm getting my red envelopes ready. How about you?
> >
> >
> > If you are not familiar, you can read more about The Freedom of Choice Act
> > here:
> >
> > www.lifenews.com/nat4359.html