send a message to Tallahassee for Dem leader to stand strong

[stsmi...@aol.com]

As you may have heard, Democratic House Leader Ron Saunders made a ridiculous statement in response to Rep. Daphne Campbell's (D) anti-choice votes.  (See the statement in the petition.)  We need to send a message to Rep. Saunders that as the Democratic leader, he has a responsibility to support Florida women and their health care rights and choices.  Support for women's rights should not be optional in the Democratic Caucus, let alone in the leadership!  Please sign the petition urging Rep. Saunders to stand with Florida women.

FYI - This is in the Democratic Platform adopted in Denver in 2008:

The Democratic Party strongly and unequivocally supports Roe v Wade and a woman's right to choose a safe and legal abortion, regardless of ability to pay, and we oppose any and all efforts to weaken or undermine that right.The Democratic Party also strongly supports access to affordable family planning services and comprehensive age-appropriate sex education which empower people to make informed choices and live healthy lives. We also recognize that such health care and education help reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and thereby also reduce the need for abortions. The Democratic Party also strongly supports a woman's decision to have a child by ensuring access to and availability of programs for pre and post natal health care, parenting skills, income support, and caring adoption programs.

Thank you,
Susan Smith