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Some attempts to sabotage Catholic voters Barbara Kralis Barbara Kralis October 29, 2004 The Catholic Church possesses the fullness of truth, the complete moral teachings of our age. We thank God for the Magisterium of the Church, for the solemn teaching office of our Pope John Paul II and the Popes before him, and the 'ordinary magisterium' or the Bishops in communion with him. Yet, attempts by Church leaders are made every day to sabotage these teachings. Let us look at a number of recent damages: On August 20, 2004, La Crosse diocese Attorney James G. Birnbaum wrote a letter...

About the Voters' Guide. In every statewide election over the last 20 years, we have produced Voters' Guides to educate Texans about candidates' stances on the issues. In 2002, we reached 3.5 million Texans! By being an active participant you acknowledge… that to exercise your right to vote is a privileged freedom that responsibility as concerned citizens to remain free to vote comes at the price of participation that when you know where a candidate stands on important issues, you will vote more intelligently Why do I need a Voters' Guide? Too often the media focuses on the “horse race”...

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Amendment #1 - YES - Parental Notice for child obtaining an ABORTION Amendment #2 - NO - Requires Supreme court to rule on "validity" of PROPOSED constiutional amendments - I don't think so... the purpose of a proposed constitutional ammendment is for the PEOPLE to tell the supreme court what is "valid" not the other way around... Amendment #3 - YES - Medical Liability - Requires claimant/victim (not lawyer) to get 70% of the first $250,000 and 90% in excess of $250,000 (excluding reasonable costs) Amendment #4 - YES - Allows slot machines in Miami-Dade and Broward...

On Tuesday August 31, Catholic Answers ran a full-page ad in USA Today in several major markets advising Catholics how to vote, in light of Church teaching, on five key, non-negotiable issues. The ad contained the text of the "Voter's Guide for Serious Catholics," created and produced by Catholic Answers. Although entirely legal (the Voter's Guide does not promote or advocate any party or candidate), the ad and the Voter's Guide have been considered controversial, especially to some Catholics opposed to the Magisterial teaching of the Catholic Church. On September 20, 2004, Francis Kissling, President of Catholics for a Free...

Dear Colleague, Today we report on a popular voter guide published by the group Catholic Answers that focuses exclusively on the life issues, along with marriage. Catholic dioceses report that the guide has met resistance from the lawyers of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Do they fear that the IRS will come after dioceses for distributing it? Or is it that the anwers too clearly favor the Republican? Spread the word. Yours sincerely, Austin Ruse President Action item: To view the voter guide and to order copies for your Church, go to http://www.catholic.com/library/voters_guide.asp _________________________________________________________ CULTURE & COSMOS August 24,...

UNITED STATES SENATOR Doug GALLAGHER ......This was a tough choice but I must vote my conscience on this one... I had it down to McCollum or Martinez at one point, but in the end decided to go with Gallagher in the primary.. this is a race that can be one with very few votes given the number of candidates in the race and NO RUN-OFF !!.... 4th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Deborah KATZ PUESCHEL ..... I am supporting Deborah again this year, and I think we have enough votes to get rid of the UNPRODUCTIVE party PUPPET we have in Ander CRENSHAW.......

<p>There is mention of a gorilla, Armageddon, kittens, Emmy awards, gold, Rodney Dangerfield, a right wing conspiracy and sumo wrestling.</p> <p>The official state guide to the California recall is rife with the aspirations, inner feelings and varied beliefs of the 50 Democrats, 42 Republicans, 32 independents, four Greens, three Libertarians, two Natural Laws, one Peace and Freedom and one American Independent candidates seeking the governorship.</p>

Just received my voter guide - knew Tom McClintock wasn't going to be listed - but I don't see Arnold either. Or Mary Cary or Gary Coleman? What's going on??

STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Amendment #1 - YES -- Affirms death penalty in FLORIDA Constitution Amendment #2 - YES -- Requires Legislature to provide Economic Impact Statement Amendment #3 - NO -- This is a local issue, Miami-Dade should operate under the same laws as every other County in Florida Amendment #4 – YES -- Requires 2/3 vote to provide EMEMPTIONS to Public Records or Public meetings requirements (AFFIRMS Florida “SUNSHINE LAWS”) Amendment #6 – NO -- While this may sound great to NON-Smokers, it is a serious infringement on the rights of PRIVATE business owners. Amendment #7 – YES --...