Dear Friend,
Starting tomorrow, we will be having two important
days of action at the NC legislature in support of a heartbeat
bill. Rather than leading the nation in the rate of increase
in abortions, or becoming the ‘abortion destination of the South,’
North Carolina now has the unique and historical opportunity to pass
legislation that saves as many real human babies as possible.
Last week, we shared with you an important number:
26,000. This is the number of unborn lives a piece of
legislation like a Heartbeat Act can save by
preventing abortions from occurring after a baby’s heartbeat is
detected at 6 weeks. In contrast, a bill that
protects the unborn only after the end of the first
trimester (13 weeks), would only save
4,000. That’s a big difference, and it’s also why we
need to send legislators a BIG message in the two upcoming days.
We need your help.
For the legislature to present a bold pro-life bill that will
save over 26,000 lives a year, they need to hear from you. A heartbeat
bill such as in effect in Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama,
Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri is what we are asking our
legislators to pass. This is a decision that our legislators are
deciding right now, and they need to hear from you as soon and
frequently as possible! We are talking about saving real lives.
We are having two important Days of Action this Tuesday and
Wednesday (February 28th and March 1st). We’re calling on coalition
members from all across the state who are able to drive down to
Raleigh and join us as we go and visit legislators in person at the
General Assembly. Your presence is needed and worthwhile. We’ll
provide you with everything you need, so all you need to worry about
is joining us for however much time you are able. Here is the
information to join us:
WHO: You, and pro-life
supporters all across NC.
WHAT: Legislation Days
of Pro-life Action in Support of the Heartbeat Bill.
WHERE: 16 West Jones
Street, Raleigh, NC. The first floor 1000 Court of the Legislative
Building (visit https://www.ncleg.gov/About/VisitorInfo
for more). To meet up, enter the building at 16 West Jones Street.
There will be a big medallion with the state seal on the ground. Enter
the building, and go through security. Turn to your right and walk
forward and that will be the "1000 Court" of the legislative building.
You will see tables and a fountain. look for NC Values team and we
will give you instructions.
WHEN: Tuesday,
February 28th, 2023, and Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, between 9am and
1pm.
HOW: If possible,
please wear a baby blue shirt in support of the unborn and to make it
easier to identify you.
Thank you, and I am looking forward to seeing as many of you
as possible.
Sincerely,
Tami Fitzgerald, NC Values
PS: If you can’t join us
in person, don’t forget to check out ncvalues.org/heartbeat
to email and/or call your legislator.
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