Run the Race to Finish Strong!

Now more than ever the California Human Rights Amendments is needed. Especially in light of the passage of Obamacare that forces federal tax funds to be used for abortions. Especially in California where none of the top three candidates for governor support the right to life of preborn children.

Will the pro pot people care more about smoking pot than we do about the babies? (Their initiative qualified.) Please let it not be!
Join the California Republican Assembly, American Family Association, Concerned Women for America, Tony Perkins of Family Research Council, Dr Alveda King, Dr. Jim Garlow, Dana Cody of Life Legal defense and many more pro family groups and individuals in support of CHRA.

Time is short. Please take your petitions to your church tomorrow, Earth Day Fair, or anywhere decent people gather and get them turned in ASAP. Below is an update, a message from Mary:

Praise God, the California Human Rights Amendment is close to qualifying.

Thank you!!!
Thousands of petitions have arrived at the PO Box.
Each petition is being reviewed.
Each signature is being counted.
Each signature is vital.

We still need approx. 200,000 more signatures.
If each of us collect 20 more signatures.
Your effort will push the campaign over the top.

Can you please collect 20 more signatures?

Remember, this is a grass roots campaign. NO professional signatures are being paid.
Its up to each of us to own this campaign and ensure its qualification.

Can you help? Please go to www.californiahumanrightsamendment.com and download/print the petition or call 1 800 836 4937 to have petitions mailed to you.
Mail them in to the PO Box by April 20 - the deadline has been extended by a few days, April 20 is the drop dead date.

Thank you for your faithfulness. You've worked hard. We're coming down the stretch....
Please extend yourself one last time....for the protection and defense of the pre-born.

And please pray, pray. pray for the victory of this important initiative - all for His Honor and Glory

Love in Christ,
mary
"In as much as you've done unto one of the least of my brethren, ye have done unto me." Matthew 25:40

CRA Endorsements!

San Diego County CRA is pleased to announce its
endorsements made at the SDCounty CRA,
April 14, 2010, endorsing meeting. Delegates
participated fromfive San Diego County CRA
units with Senate District Director, Frank Hilliker
presiding. Candidates must receive at least a two-thirds vote for
endorsement.

Duncan Hunter - 52nd Congressional District
Martin Garrick - 74th Assembly District
Bill Horn - Board of Supervisors #5
Jay La Suer - Sheriff
Jeff Olson - Assessor/Recorder/Clerk

Superior Court Judges:
Craig Candelore office #14
Larry Kincaid office #34
Bill Trask office #21

Chula Vista Prop G - support (pending State CRA confirmation)

Previously endorsed:

Joel Anderson - 36th State Senate District

Bill Wells - 77th Assembly District

Congratulations to our great conservative candidates!
Now let's work to an exciting victory in June!

Searchlight, NV Tea Party

Kylee and I with signs are ready to go

My t-shirt tells what I think of Obama

What an experience it turned out to be! I was fortunate enough to travel to Searchlight, NV, hometown of Harry Reid for the Tea Party event.

Kylee, my 8yr old granddaughter loves Sarah Palin. She was very excited to come with me. We took a very no frills bus trip with about 40 other like minded concerned conservative citizens.

The plan was to leave from Santee on late Friday afternoon to stay at a hotel in Laughlin, NV for the night. The traffic was wild on the 15 so we got to the hotel around midnight. We didn't even care that the phone and TV in the room didn't work. It was straight to bed to get an early start on the big day.

The morning began on a great note as Kylee and I observed five bunny rabbits by the river from our hotel window. After breakfast, we loaded up on the bus heading to Harrah's next door for the Tea Party Express morning press conference.

We were disappointed when we learned that the hotel had rescinded its permission to allow the press conference to take place on its property. Didn't realize old Harry had that much clout.

So it was back on the bus as the winds kicked up, for the short trip into Searchlight. The caravan was an awesome sight as we got closer, patriots lined up as far as the eye could see. Each conveying the message that we the people will be heard.

Of course, the main message was to rid us of Reid! He had a handful of supporters waving signs and giving us the one finger salute. They had posted a line of Reid signs welcoming us to "his country".

We arrived and got off the bus to an amazing sight of thousands and thousands of people hurrying to get to a piece of the desert where the the program had already begun. They had come from all "57" states as Obama would say.They were of all ages, sizes, colors, and backgrounds, united in saving the nation from the slide into socialism. The estimated of the number of people ranged between 7000 up to 30,000. My guess is it was somewhere in the middle.

As we rushed toward the gathering, the winds blew, buffeting my sign. I grabbed Kylee, two heavy folding chairs, the snack bag, purse and sign as we made our way. As the cold wind cut through my light wrap, my arms ached. The thought entered my mind- what was I doing here? We could barely hold our signs and my feet hurt walking on the rocks, big and small. Guess wearing wedge heeled sandals was not a good idea. We walked and walked trying to find a spot to at least see the stage. (Later I realized there was a big screen but somehow I hadn't noticed it.)

At last we found a spot to set up our chairs in the crowd helping to block the wind. The sun had begun to warm things up a bit. The crowd was incredible. Everyone was courteous. Unlike some other types of public gatherings, I didn't hear any foul language.

The excitement exploded as Sarah Palin took the stage. Her inspiring words electrified the people as the crowd roared in agreement and appreciation.

Many terrific speakers followed including: Mark Williams, Roger Hedgecock, Andrew Breitbart, Joe the plumber, Chuck DeVore.

Some of the speakers referred to the media present admonishing them to simply tell the truth about the tea parties. We truly are a wide variety of American citizens united in the common goal of restoring adherence to the Constitution and sanity in the government.

The liberal media seem to have a difficult time believing that it is a genuine grassroots movement. During an interview with a newspaper reporter, he had an odd question. He remarked on the number of signs. then inquired if the signs had been given to the people! After I explained the reality before him, he inquired about my sign. He still found it hard to believe that we are for real unlike the left.

During the exhilarating experience in a sea of red, white and blue and American flags, I understood why we must make the effort and take the stand. Freedom isn't free. It never has been. I watched Kylee enjoy the thrilling day. She even made herself a couple more signs on her own. They said, "No More Taxes" and " Go Sarah Palin". So we will show up, speak out and fight for our God, family and country. In our own way, we will pay the price for our liberty.

(Below are some pictures I took on the adventure. If you scroll to the bottom and view them as numbered they'll be in the right order. I'm still learning how to post)

11. Kylee had a great time posing for
pictures and making some new doggie friends.



10. Also present and speaking were Chuck DeVore and Joe the Plumber.












9. People from all over came to
express their stand for our US
Const. and the American way of life.

















8.There was tons of media present to cover the event as both pics show.

7. This creature had the face of Harry Reid and was just about as strange.

6. Fabulous creativity is on display.













5. In front of the Tea Party Express bus at Harrah's where the press conference that did not happen was to take place.













4. Getting ready for our group to load up on the bus.















3. My t-shirt says it all regarding Obama.
(pic is at top of page)

2. Kylee enjoys making a colorful sign.

1. With our signs ready, Kylee and I are set to go.
(pic is at top of page)

Why Babies Continue to Die

This is account of what happened at the initiatives committee meeting at the California Republican Party Convention this weekend. It is one reason that babies will continue to die. Albin Rhomberg, presented the parental notification amendment asking for an endorsement. It was endorsed. As I believed that it deserved the endorsement. Then it was my turn to speak in favor of the party endorsing the California Human Rights Amendment. It is in the signature gathering stage and the CRP endorsement would have been helpful in reaching a different group of people. After I was done, Mike Spence said there was someone there to speak in opposition. It was the parental notification person, Albin Rhomberg. He is not a member of the committee or delegate or associate. I'm not even sure he is a Republican. He slammed CHRA- the wording, time, place and scared the candidates by saying it would be bad for them in November. . Then without any time given for me to respond or anyone else to ask a question. Someone tabled it. It was tabled until it qualifies. This blocked it from being brought before the whole convention. Where I believe it stood a good chance of passing. Since it was tabled, it could not be brought up on the floor. So I ended up giving out the petitions and literature with a few helpers. Afterwards, Mr. Rhomberg said he felt compelled since the pro abortion people would not. He claimed CHRA is bad for pro life and for the Republicans. He also said that there are limited resources available yet denied he was doing it to protect his petition. Although during his talk regarding the parental notification petition, he blamed Prop 8 for parental notification's loss last time. I expect attacks from the pro aborts, it is quite another to be stabbed in the back by a so-called fellow pro lifer. The result is division in the pro life movement and no coalition building - opportunities blown. Below is part of my presentation to the initiatives committee and you can check out the CHRA website: www.californiahumanrightsamendment.com/ There once was a time- at its beginning that this party took the lead for human rights in asserting that all humans, including slaves were persons entitled to all human and civil rights. Throughout our history we have been the party standing, leading the battles for such rights for all. Today our party is called to lead in California by joining a vibrant personhood movement taking place in 40 states. The California Human Rights Amendment simply recognizes the fact, truth of the personhood of all human beings from conception to natural death. I urge you to respond to this call by endorsing this effort not only because it is morally right and in the traditions of our party but because it is also politically wise. 1. It energizes the conservative base to activism and involvement since neither of the two major candidates for governor are pro life. Especially the young people ages 18-29, who are becoming increasingly pro life as shown in a recent Marist Poll that found that 58% of them described abortion as "morally wrong". 2. It highlights the dirty little secret that the African American community is targeted for abortion. African American Pastor Walter Hoye who leads the effort for CHRA in California gives as one of his motivations this fact. Although blacks account for only 12% of the US population they account for 37% of all abortions in this country. This is not by accident as a brief review of Planned Parenthood and its history would reveal. There are those who say it can't be done. If we do nothing, they are right. I say if we work together, we can accomplish it if we commit to never quit until we succeed. How long did it take William Wilberfoce to end slavery in England - a lifetime, 45 years. There are some in the pro life movement who oppose this amendment on legal and legalese grounds with multiple definitions of personhood. I believe that words mean what they plainly say without needing a lawyer to explain. We don't need to go down the road of "it depends on what the meaning of "is" is. In this large pro life movement there are family squabbles from time to time. In the end we just want to save babies and no one group has a monopoly on how. I simply ask if you can't help please don't hinder or discourage this valiant grassroots movement sweeping the nation. Instead, encourage the people by endorsing the California Human Rights Amendment.

About Last Night 2/26/10

Last night it was standing room only, as an estimated 100 people met at the Ranch House Restaurant for the CRA candidate forum in East County. The evening began with a reverential reciting of the Lords Prayer in song led by Father Halverson.


The candidates for Sheriff were up first. Jim Duffy and Bruce Ruff were present. Unit presidents, Frank Hilliker (Greater Santee Unit) and Sylvia Sullivan (East County CRA) ran the forum. Each candidate was given one minute for opening and closing statements. The majority of the time was spent in answering questions submitted in writing by the members and guests.


To be considered for endorsement each candidate had been mailed a questionnaire to be filled out and returned before the meeting night. CRA is committed to the importance of knowing a candidate’s core values and principles. The questionnaire also acts as a tool for accountability.


Ruff explained his refusal to answer his questionnaire except for one gun questions as,
“…the law enforcement member is not legally entitled to let their personal opinion about laws impact the enforcement of laws.” This was a new approach for Ruff, since he has answered our questionnaires in the past. The questions are designed to reveal the fundamental principles that guide the candidate. It would seem that he could reveal in writing, his views and still enforce the law.
Duffy was questioned about his support for hate crimes legislation and the adoption of children by same-sex couples. His explanation was he had added that his “oath is to support the law.” It became confusing, contradictory when he responded that he opposed abortion on demand and taxpayer funded abortions. Yet they, too, are the current law.
Duffy was asked in light of the illegal activity that takes place at the Gay Pride Parade, if he would be marching in it. He said that he had already marched in the parade when he became a candidate. He would continue to do so as Sheriff.
Bruce Ruff said he would not march in the Gay Pride Parade.
Both Duffy and Ruff expressed their support for the second amendment. They both disagreed with the methods of Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Bill Gore and Jay La Suer were unable to attend due to prior commitments
The questionnaire scores were as follows: Bill Gore 0% (none turned in), Bruce Ruff 4%
Jim Duffy 81% and Jay La Suer 100%

Then the 36th District State Senate candidates were next. This included Kenneth Dickson, Greg Stephens and Jeff Stone. Joel Anderson was to attend but was delayed at another event. His chief of staff Collin McGlashen, spoke briefly on Anderson’s behalf.
Dickson, Stephens and Stone expressed strong pro-life and pro-family positions. All three stressed fiscal responsibility and agreed that Californians are taxed enough already.

Stone forcefully criticized Anderson several times regarding his campaign contribution sources and Anderson’s vote to confirm Abel Maldonado.
On a light but sad note, the candidates were asked if they had ever been accused of having an affair. This was considering the damage done to the Republican Party by Mike Duvall’s problems. Thankfully, they all answered -NO.
All four candidates answered their questionnaires and received perfect scores as strong conservatives.


The final part of the forum dealt with the 77th Assembly candidates. All four were present – Richard Bailey, Brian Jones, Christine Rubin and Bill Wells.
Early on, Rubin was asked about her support for adoption of children by same-sex couples. She explained that for the sake of the child who might end up in an institution, she favored such adoptions. This drew strong responses from Wells and Jones who stated that it was for the well being of the child that they opposed these adoptions.
In an unusual move Bailey said he agreed with Rubin also favoring same-sex couples adopting children. He stated he could not recall how he answered his questionnaire. A quick look revealed he had opposed it. In it he also opposed the Constitutional Amendment to define marriage as between one man and one woman. It also showed he supported physician-assisted suicide legislation.
Rubin was further asked about her support of medical marijuana usage as is currently allowed under Proposition 215. Rubin went into details of the many problems Proposition 215 has caused. When asked if she had changed her position to now opposing Prop 215. She confirmed her support for Prop 215.
All candidates described themselves as strong fiscal conservatives. Their questionnaire scores were as follows: Bailey 84%, Rubin 92%, Jones 100% and Wells 100%.

The evening ended on a positive note with many attendees joining and/or renewing their CRA memberships. They are looking forward to the next CRA event since this was an interesting and informative experience.


Sylvia Sullivan

East County CRA President

Civil Rights Denied!

The moral issue of our time is abortion. Since 1973, a whole class of human beings- the most innocent and defenseless have been stripped of all human rights.
The slaughter of over 50 million unborn children has unleashed unspeakable evil.

This includes:

Complete loss of respect for life- dead babies found in dumpsters, trash and toilets
Partial birth abortions, infanticide, abortion as birth control, gender selection abortions
Women maimed physically, emotionally or dead at the hands of abortionists
Minors harmed by abortions without parental notification or non reporting of sexual abuse
Men using women by relying on abortion to avoid responsibility
Fathers denied any rights in deciding if his child lives or dies

The above list only begins to describe the ramifications of abortion on demand, at anytime for any reason and at taxpayers expense.

As we remember today all those lives destroyed by this infamous Supreme Court travesty. Let's pray soon all civil, human rights will be restored to the preborn. Lastly, may our actions find us diligent in this battle. May we not be ashamed when someday asked by our horrified children or grandchildren, "What did you do when they were killing children?"

I'll end with a plea.

Please Forget Me Not!

I’m so small, not easily seen or heard,
A baby, with no voice nor choice, so absurd.

Mother Earth has rights, animal rights, even criminal rights,
Yet they say it’s all settled, those Roe v Wade fights.

Baby condors, snails and whales have defenders,
I’m, a glob, a pregnancy by-product, what pretenders!

My blood is sought, for many dollars bought,
Who will cry out for me, please forget me not.

Be quiet, don’t bring up the thorny “A” issue
Don’t rock the boat for a little bit of tissue.

But I have no voice, no choice, nothing to say,
By their CHOICE, my life is taken away.

Mom, Dad, please let me live life and see days light,
Don’t let the womb be my tomb, I’m worth the fight!

My blood is sought, for many dollars bought,
Who will cry out for me, please forget me not!

Where is My Country?

As I walked around the land of the free
Such shocking bloodshed from sea to sea
Hardened criminals thrive while innocent babies die
How can this be? Where is my country?

Again I looked around the land of the free?
A government stranglehold from sea to sea
A people overburdened by rules and sky high taxes
How can this be? Where is my country?

I saw what had been the land of the free
Gays and jihadists rage from sea to sea
While our faith and cross are held in disdain
How can this be? Where is my country?

Lawlessness stalks the land of the free
Hordes of illegals as far as the eye can see
Their rights trump those of rightful citizens.
How can this be? Where is my country?

I listened across this land of the free
To a President who bows, is so sorry overseas.
USA, some self hate, they just don’t appreciate
How can this be? Where is my country?

Then I heard the sound of hope in the land of the free
Many brave warriors willing to fight for you and me
Many Moms and Dads teaching children truths of liberty
So it can be. There is my country

Again there is rejoicing in the land of the free
The Lord was born to save and set us free
We must know and live our marvelous History!
And so it will be. At last, there is my country!


12/12/09