"Facts of Life" Email: March 31, 2005

CURRENT LIFE ISSUES:

u  National Right to Life joins with countless others worldwide in expressing sympathy to the Schindler family over the death of Terri Schiavo. Terri died of starvation and dehydration today, nearly 13 days after her feeding tube was removed under court order.  We must redouble our efforts to protect those with disabilities.  We will continue working to ensure that they are not dismissed by some "quality of life" standard which dictates that some lives are less worthy than others.

u The media and others have seized on Terri Schiavo's starvation as a means to promote "living wills" or "advanced medical directives." WARNING! Many contain language that, once signed, will allow you to be starved to death! Food and water is not mandatory medical treatment.  NRLC has a "Will to Live" that will protect you and your loved ones from starvation and the pressures that surround these decisions. Examine and download a CA Version or read about the Will to Live and find other state specific versions at www.nrlc.org/euthanasia/willtolive/StatesList

u The Contra Costa Times has exposed more risks involved with Proposition 71.  The article, "Prop. 71 stem cell research stirs ethical debate" explores how stem cell research is significantly increasing the demand for women's eggs. "Scientists plan to use the eggs from as many as 1,000 women for therapeutic cloning...but some women's groups fear egg donors will face health risks." Learn more about stem cell research and the dangers posed to California by Prop 71!

u AB 654 (Berg/Levine), the bill to legalize assisted suicide, will be heard in the Assembly Judiciary Committee on April 12th.  The committee hearing will be held at the State Capitol; the public can attend AND offer commentary to the committee.  Even though Oregon's euthanasia law is proving to be problematic, CA Assembly Member Berg believes she has enough support to pass the bill.  Polls indicate that the majority of informed people oppose euthanasia! Inform your community and urge your legislators to oppose this bill!

u The Capitol Resource Institute has teamed up with parents and Nevada County Supervisor Sue Horne to urge the Nevada Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees to change a controversial policy.  The policy allows students to leave campus without parental consent for the treatment of pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and other medical issues.  This policy, combined with the allowance for CA minors to have abortions without any parental notification or consent, has raised several red flags with parents and pro-life organization. Read the full story to learn more! California has experts on this school policy and can help you in your community. Call 626-859-2040 for information!

Check out the CPLC website to keep up with the latest in life issues!  www.californiaprolife.org/news/index

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CPLC:

u Time is running out for you to become involved with the 2005 CPLC Youth Oratory Contest!   Contests are being held all over California; each local winner participates in the state contest and could be sent to compete at the national level!  The state contest will be held April 30th at the capitol and will be a great opportunity for students speak up for life.  Check out more information on the oratory contest, including how to compete and how to help! 

u You won't want to miss CPLC Director Brian Johnston's presentations, 'Combating Euthanasia', at the Lutheran's for Life Conference, April 17th in Sacramento, at Stanford University, April 23rd in Palo Alto, and at the Arkansas Right to Life Conference, on April 30th.  Bring your family and friends and learn more about this dangerous trend!

U  S  E     Y  O  U  R     V  O  I  C  E 
State legislators are acting on your behalf, help them out! CPLC provides information on current legislative proposals and makes it easy for you to communicate with your legislative representatives!  Send an email to your representatives in the Assembly and Senate whenever a new bill is proposed; remind them that you vote pro-life and they should too!

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but because of those who look on and do nothing."
~Albert Einstein~

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California ProLife Council (CPLC) www.californiaprolife.org is the largest statewide organization in California solely dedicated to pro-life issues. CPLC is a non-sectarian, non-partisan, non-profit grassroots organization of pro-life groups and individuals in California dedicated to protecting and fostering the most basic value of our society-respect for LIFE itself. We seek to educate our community in regard to abortion, euthanasia, and infanticide, to identify and organize the pro-life population of the state into an effective team, and to restore respect for human life to public policy. California ProLife Council is the California affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, Inc. www.nrlc.org

 

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