HOW TO STAY EFFECTIVE AND INFORMED AND HAVE A GRAND TIME COME TO THE NRL CONVENTION JUNE 28-30 IN CHARLOTTE, NC.(Brief Article)

Pro-lifers helped elect a pro-life president, so it's time to relax. Right? Of course not. We all wish it were that easy. In January, when George W. Bush took the oath of office, we could celebrate a little and pat each other on the back for a job well done. Now it's back to serious work. The pro-abortionists certainly think so. They are very angry over the election. They are busier than ever raising money and organizing. They intend to frustrate any pro-life initiative in Congress. And they are ready to "bork" any candidates for the federal judiciary. The hysterical tumult over Senator John Ashcroft's confirmation as attorney general was a foretaste of things to come. We must be prepared.

Fortunately, while pro-life work is hard work, it is also very satisfying work. To know that what we do is of overarching importance, that it goes way beyond narrow personal concerns, and that each of us has a contribution to make is both gratifying and energizing. But, of course, we do get tired and discouraged. And we worry sometimes whether we are pursuing the right course, whether we are using our resources wisely. Pro-life work is a most noble activity, but there is no point in running ourselves ragged doing things that don't work. So it's time to take stock and get renewed.

RECHARGE THE BATTERIES AT THE NRLC 2001

NRLC's yearly convention is a good setting for getting refreshed, becoming informed on the latest pro-life initiatives, and enjoying the companionship of other committed pro-lifers.

For newcomers to the movement the convention provides the opportunity to learn from experienced right-to-life "pros." And for seasoned pro-lifers the convention is an occasion to recommit themselves to the cause, refresh their motivation, and review with satisfaction the progress we have made.

In any event, you will be inspired, you will be moved, and you will laugh a lot. Yes, abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia are grim and abhorrent perversions, but for us there is joy in knowing that we are on the right side when we fight these aberrations and that our side will win in the end.

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