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September 22nd, 2010
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| Dear Mark,
This July as we celebrate the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence my thoughts are drawn to those brave men who served as the founding fathers of our nation. These brave men risked their livelihoods, their freedom and even their very lives to sign their names to a document that would give birth to our great nation. As men, who had been burdened by tyranny, oppression and persecution, they saw the need to make a stand and fight for those “certain unalienable rights… Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” These men knew, even then, that government was created by the “consent of the governed”, and it is the primary responsibility of government to protect and defend these rights.
The war to defend these principles wages on today and it is as important as it was in 1776 for us to take a stand to ensure that government defends these “unalienable rights,” among them the right to life. Every day forces seek to chip away at that right, to justify the denial of that right to our unborn brothers and sisters. Many states around the nation are considering bills to defend life and make the horrific practice of abortion more difficult. Florida has passed a bill  requiring all women seeking an abortion to get an ultrasound, a practice that has proven to severely decrease the numbers of abortions. But even with this great pro-life victory supported by both houses of the state legislature and the people, Governor Crist, a man who once proclaimed himself a “pro-life” candidate vetoed the legislation drawing a great public outcry. Similar bills are being considered elsewhere, and there has never been such a strong push to assert pro-life principles. But even with this strong pro-life trend, we face an immense battle as those who would seek to deny these rights fight harder to assert their agenda. Even now the U.S. Senate is considering the appointment of former U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan to fill a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. Whoever is selected to this important seat will have the opportunity to shape the legal and political landscape of our country for decades. Kagan has an atrocious record, and has dodged questions in senate confirmation hearings regarding memos she wrote as a member of the Clinton White House legal team. These memos express her desire to reword the definitions of late-term abortions so they appear less gruesome and more acceptable to the public, thus swaying political sentiment and allowing the practice be part of the health care plan. A person with such ideals would have a devastating effect to the pro-life community if allowed to be seated as a justice.
We as a people, as a nation and as those with a voice must speak out to defend those who cannot defend themselves and oppose the actions of men and women like Governor Crist and Elena Kagan.
The time is now for us, who cherish those rights espoused in the Declaration of Independence, to stand and be heard, just like the 56 men who put pen to paper on that great document, and fight those who would deny others their right to life. We must stand united in the cause of life, to cast off idle differences and disagreements, and come together as those men did to declare to the world that the right to life is so valuable that it is worth fighting for. And there has never been a more important time to fight than now!
In this spirit I hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day and that we all can incorporate the values of this holiday to our actions year round.
For Life,
Virginia A. Perron
President
Arizona Right to Life
 
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AZRTL Wishes to Thank All of the Participants, Attendees and Supporters of our “Pro-Life Evening” June 11th
On June 11th Arizona Right to Life in partnership with the Mt. Claret Retreat Center presented “A Pro-Life Evening” With an evening Mass by Father Domenico Pinto of St. George’s Parish in Apache Junction. The Mass was followed by a pro-life panel with such dynamic speakers as Father Pinti, Deacon Dick Petersen and Dr. Michael Rock. The event was an incredible success, the speakers shared inspirational and thought provoking messages, answered questions and enlighentened and inspired all who were in attendance. AZRTL wishes to thank the Mt. Claret Retreat, the panel particpants and all who attended for their amazing support of the event and the AZRTL mission.
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Save The Date
Arizona Right to Life 32nd Annual Pro-Life Conference
September 17th and 18th, 2010 in Scottsdale
More information to follow in the coming months.
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See our Educational Outreach Section for Highlights on Conference Speakers!
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Calling All Volunteers!! Calling All Volunteers!!
Interested in Helping Support Life? Arizona Right to Life is looking for volunteers to help in a number of ways. Come help around the office with clerical and other duties, assist us with events like our conference in September. There are many opportunities to serve. If you have spare time and are interested in giving service contact Charles Ryan at 602-285-0063 or email azrtl@azrtl.org |
 Arizona Right to Life PAC Announces its Endorsement of Jan Brewer in the Republican Primary for Arizona Governor
Arizona Right to Life Political Action Committee (“AzRTL PAC”) announces its endorsement of Jan Brewer in the Republican Primary for Arizona Governor.
AZRTL PAC endorses Jan Brewer because of her strong support of the pro-life cause over her 25 year political career. In just her first term as governor since being appointed in January of 2009, Governor Brewer signed eight pro-life bills into law that will help protect innocent human life in Arizona. Among those bills signed into law incude a ban of partial-birth abortions in Arizona and a mandatory 24-hour waiting period before an abortion can be performed.
“Unlike her immediate predecessor, Governor Brewer has shown she truly cares about women and children by recognizing the importance of protecting all innocent life, including the unborn. For these reasons, AZRTL PAC strongly endorses Governor Brewer in the Republican Primary for Arizona Governor,” according to Walt Opaska, Chairman of the AZRTL PAC.
Other pro-life bills signed by Governor Brewer include a ban on non-doctors performing surgical abortions, a bill that opts Arizona out of providing abortion coverage in any insurance exchanges offered under the new federal health care law and a prohibition on Arizona taxpayer dollars from being used to fund insurance coverage for elective abortions for government employees.
The Arizona Right to Life Political Action Committee is Arizona’s oldest, largest, and strongest political pro-life organization. To learn more about Arizona Right to Life, please visit our website at www.azrtl.org
Arizona Right to Life Political Action Committee (PAC) is a 501 (c)5 organization registered with the Arizona Secretary of State. This organization is governed by a separate board of directors who are committed to the principles of Arizona Right to Life. The mission of the Arizona Right to Life PAC is to elect city, county, legislative, judicial and statewide candidates who will stand committed and unwavering to the first and foremost Constitutional unalienable right to life and to those principles preserving, protecting and promoting the sanctity of life. Donations to the PAC are NOT tax deductible. To fund out more about the State PAC, please visit its website at azlifepac.org.
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Southeast (Chandler)- The South East Chapter of Right to Life held its meeting on Monday June 14th, 2010 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chandler. The chapter discussed the excellent Pro-Life Evening & Mass held at Mt. Claret Retreat on June 11th and how to set-up a local chapter of Right to Life. The chapter also made plans for an upcoming Pro-Life event to be held in October, which will be the first annual event sponsored by the local Knights of Columbus, #3121. It will be a fundraising dinner to support Arizona Right to Life and its mission. The evening promises a great meal, entertainment and an auction. Please plan on joining Chandler RTL to support this worthy cause on October 2nd, 2010 at the Knights of Columbus hall located at: 644 East Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85225. More information will be available in the future.. To contact the Chandler Chapter call Paul & Marie Fordtner at 480-963-5561 or Charlie Ryan at 480-330-8537.
Mesa- Mesa Right to Life hosted a prayer breakfast at Coco’s on June 22. Chapter President Joseph Perron received donation checks totaling $1733.24. Thank you to Holy Cross Knights of Columbus #7904 for their generous continued support!
The Mesa Chapter contributed to the Arizona Right to Life’s June 11th pro-life event in support of the refreshment expense as well as underwriting tables for the Annual Conference on September 17th and 18th to be held at the Chaparral Suites. Conference discounts for all Chapter members will be available.
The Chapter will also host an expanded pro-life educational booth at the Conference.
For information on Mesa Chapter membership and/or conference discounts please contact Joe Perron, President, at 480-216-7217.
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 Obama’s Choice as Head of Department of Health and Human Services a “One-Man Death Panel“
On July 7th President Barack Obama appointed Donald Berwick as the head of the Center for Medicaid and Medicaid Services (CMS) within the Department of Health and Human Services. Republican leaders in the Senate immediately stated their frustration that Obama waited until the Senate was in recess for the 4th of July break to make the appointment, eliminating the opportunity for Senate leaders to question Berwick prior to his appointment.
“The Obama recess appointment of rationing advocate Donald Berwick to head the key government agency that will apply the new health care law is disastrous news for the vulnerable, especially the elderly and the sickest of American patients,” said Burke Balch, J.D., director of National Right to Life’s Powell Center for Medical Ethics
Confirmation would have met strong opposition from Pro-Life Republican senators appalled by Berwick’s open advocacy of government imposed rationing of medical treatment. The recess appointment, done while the senators were on break bypasses the standard confirmation hearings and lets Berwick assume the post without a vote.
“Donald Berwick is a one-man death panel,” said David N. O’Steen, Ph.D., National Right to Life executive director. “While Americans may not remember the agency he heads, he will quickly become known as Obama’s rationing czar.
Many senators have expressed opposition to the recess appointment and are calling for the opportunity to question Berwick. The president has the power to appoint an official without a vote when the senate is in session, but the appointee must be confirmed by the senate before the next session of Congress or the position becomes vacant again.
Pennsylvania Receives First Public Funds for Abortion under New Health Care bill
”The Obama Administration will give $160 Million in federal tax funds, which we’ve discovered will pay for insurance plans that will cover abortions,” said Dennis Johnson, legislative director for National Right to Life. “This is just the first proof of the phoniness of President Obama’s assurances that federal funds would not subsidize abortion – but it will not be the last.”
The bill passed in March after President Obama made assurances to pro-life Democrats that no public money would be used to fund abortions. To further assure those Democrats, Obama even issued an executive order which NRLC called “meaningless” since a bill signed into law trumps an executive order by the president. We now see the validity in NRLC’s claims as this funding to Pennsylvania will occur despite Obama’s assurances and executive order.
”President Obama successfully opposed including language in the bill to prevent federal subsidies for abortions, and now the Administration is quietly advancing its abortion-expanding agenda through administrative decisions such as this, which they hope will escape broad public attention,” Johnson said.
Bill to Limit Corporations and Non-Profit Groups Like NRLC Facing Hurdles in Senate
After narrowly passing the House of Representatives with 219-206 vote before the July 4th break the “Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act” looks to be losing support in the Senate. The bill would put tough disclosure rules on corporations and non-profits like National Right to Life and its affiliates during elections and harm the ability of such groups to endorse and support candidates, while exempting other groups such as unions, the Sierra Club and the National Rifle Association. The bill sponsors were hoping to target moderate Republicans to cross over and get the 60 votes needed to prevent a filibuster. One targeted senator Scott Brown (R-MA) has stated that he will not support the bill despite several groups’ attempts to sway him. Another targeted Senator Susan Collins (R- ME) has stated that she has “serious concerns” over the exemptions and worries that the bill is “simply unfair.” A vote is not scheduled as supporters seek to get the votes needed.
On July 13th the Obama Administration announced $160 million dollars that will go to Pennsylvania to establish a “high-risk” insurance pool. And has quietly approved a plan by an appointee of Governor Edward Rendell (D) under which the program will fund any abortion that is legal in Pennsylvania according to National Right to Life.
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  Take A Look At Who Will Be at AZRTL’s Annual Conference in September!
Mark Crutcher, President of Life Dynamics and producer of ”Maafa 21″ will be a keynote speaker at our conference in September. Conference attendees will have three opportunities to hear from the nationally renowned pro-life advocate. He will serve as the keynote speaker both at the Friday night fundraising dinner and Saturday luncheon, in addition to offering a breakout session on Maafa 21 during the conference.
For many years, Mark Crutcher has been an outspoken and uncompromised opponent of abortion. In 1986, he created the Life Activist Seminar and trained more than 15,000 pro-life activists all across the United States and Canada. Then, in 1992, he founded Life Dynamics which has since become widely recognized as one of the most innovative and professional pro-life organizations in America.
Under Mark’s direction, Life Dynamics has done trailblazing research on the abortion industry and developed an extensive litigation support system to help women sue the abortionists who kill, injure, or sexually assault them. Since 1992, Life Dynamics has also carried out an aggressive direct mail campaign designed to discourage medical professionals from entering the abortion business.
Mark is probably best known for his bold undercover operations that have exposed shocking and even illegal activities inside the abortion industry. It was a Life Dynamics sting that caught Planned Parenthood and others in the abortion industry protecting the men who rape children, and another one that documented how abortion clinics make extra profit by selling the body parts of the babies they kill. The success of Mark’s intelligence and surveillance efforts led one New York newspaper to label Life Dynamics “the CIA of the pro-life movement.”
In 1996, Mark authored the book, Lime 5, a groundbreaking exposé that has become the recognized standard for people who want to know what really goes on inside the American abortion industry. Among his numerous other writings is the pro-life handbook, On Message, as well as Access, the Key to Pro-Life Victory.
Articles about Mark and Life Dynamics have been published in both Time and Newsweek and he has written for The Christian American, All About Issues, and Focus on the Family’s Citizen magazine. He has also appeared on many local and national television news outlets including ABC World News Tonight, NBC Nightly News, the CBS Evening News, Fox News, Nightline, 20/20, the O’Rilley Factor, and the 700 Club. He is also a regular contributor to World-Net Daily, Family News in Focus and the USA Radio Network.
In 1999, Mark launched the nation’s only pro-life television talk show, LifeTalk. Today, his co-hosts include Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life; Troy Newman, the national leader of Operation Rescue; Dr. Johnny Hunter, the president of America’s largest black pro-life organization; and Janet Morana, co-founder of Silent No More.
In 2002, Mark received the first annual Cardinal Von Galen Award from Human Life International and, in 2004, he was given the Cardinal O’Connor Pro-Life Hall of Fame Award. Today, among Life Dynamics’ newest projects is a revolutionary new approach toward increasing participation by the African-American community in the pro-life cause.
Mark lives in Denton, Texas with his wife of over 36 years, Tulane, and their adopted daughter, Sheila.
 Marilyn Musgrave is the Project Director for the Susan B. Anthony List’s Votes Have Consequences Project. and a former congresswoman from Colorado. She was an activist long before she ran for office serving as president of her local Right to Life chapter and on the local school board. After serving two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives and one term in the Colorado Senate, she ran for the United States House of Representatives in 2002. As Colorado’s 4th District representative she served three terms serving as a champion for life and becoming the founding chairwoman of the Pro-life Women’s Caucus. While seeking reelection for her fourth term in 2008 she became a prime target of abortion advocates and lost her congressional seat. She and her husband Steve are enjoying life in Colorado with their children and grandchildren.
Mark And Marilyn Will Be At Our Conference….. Will You?
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Calling All Teens!!! Calling All Teens!!!!
Arizona Teens for Life is looking for you. Want to be part of a fun organization of like minded teenagers who support life. This is the organization for you. AZT4L sponsors great events all year long such as: movie nights, ice cream socials and many others all with an important mission and message: Support and Defend all Innocent Life!
If you’re interested in attending events and becoming part of the group contact Mary Patterson by emailing azteens4life@gmail.com. You can also visit their website at www.azteens4life.org or click on the social media icons below to check them out on Ning, Facebook or Twitter!
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