Everything Starts There.(right to life)(Brief Article)

If we are going to be most effective in our fight for unborn children's lives, we must continually and creatively identify others who share our opposition to the slaughter of unborn babies. Of all the jobs that we must perform in this Movement, this is probably the most time consuming but also the one that provides the greatest payoff.

"People power" is the only way by which we can offset the benefits that accrue to an opposition that is awash in money and media favor. Ordinary men and women (and teenagers, too) are the single most important asset in this battle for life. Let's look at the most effective ways to locate and mobilize new additions to our ranks.

One of the best ways, proven over time, is to distribute the Petition to Congress/Petition for Life. These petitions are free from National Right to Life, or from your state office. When you receive them, the back side has numerous suggestions as to how to get them signed. (One is included on pages 18-19 of this edition.)

The best place and most often used place is your church. Simply ask your clergy if you may place the petition in the back of the church, or have the petition passed around during the service.

Also, you can place petitions in a family business, at a shopping mall fair, a friendly family restaurant, or bring them to the office and pass them around.

Never do an educational program without asking people to sign the petition afterward. Also, as mentioned, check with your clergy about getting it into your church. And don't hesitate to attach a petition to a clipboard and walk through your neighborhood. Once you have collected the signatures, make two copies, one for yourself, and one for your state office. Send the original to National Right to Life.

Make sure that you are in contact with your local chapter and can coordinate your activities with petitions. If there is not a chapter in your area, use your petition names to start one. It is an easy process and we will help you every step of the way.