Dear Email Family:

While on the national level we suffered the loss of many pro-family, pro-life leaders, in Georgia two additional statewide offices went to the more conservative candidates– that being the Secretary of State and the Lt. Governor’s office. The State House picked up three additional seats giving conservatives a total of 106 members. While not picking up any additional seats in the State Senate, the numbers held (34-22) with conservatives keeping control of that chamber.

The issues we represent and believe in played an important role in how the national elections were decided. Democrats recruited pro-life and more centrist candidates to run in selected districts. Even with that dynamic in the mix, some races were decided by a very small margin. So, take heart – the referendum was not on our issues – but rather on candidates the voters believed had let them down. James Towey, the former director of the White House office of faith based initiatives, who’s now president of St. Vincent College in Pennsylvania said: “Longstanding concerns among conservative religious voters about abortion, traditional marriage and other family values issues are not going away.”

With the November elections behind us we are gearing up for the upcoming 2007 Legislative Session, and will be down at the State Capitol in January working on behalf of issues important to the families of Georgia. Some of the issues include:

*Ultrasound required for a woman who is seeking an abortion. We look at this as an educational tool in order for the woman to have all the information necessary to make an informed decision prior to getting an abortion that is life changing and at times life threatening to her. And, for those of us who believe that life begins at conception, abortion takes an innocent life.

*Ethical and moral stem cell research. We are definitely pro-research and pro-science. However, we do not want research and experimentation performed on human embryos. Adult stem cell research is far more promising. The umbilical cord and placenta are rich in stem cells and we believe science should explore these promising areas for cures. We will stand against any research that involves human embryos.

*Parental permission for mental health screenings of minor children. There is a movement afoot nationwide to have children tested for varying “mental problems.” We believe that parents, in consultation with their children’s doctors, should be making the decision about whether or not their children should be given behavior altering drugs. That kind of major health decision should not be in the hands of the psychiatric community and education bureaucrats.

*Relieve the tax burden on Georgia’s families. There is a budget surplus – and one of the questions on our 2006 Candidate Questionnaire was regarding returning a portion of the surplus to the tax payer. The conservative candidates running agreed that tax payers need relief.

*Photo ID required to vote. That decision is now with the courts due to a lawsuit If the courts overturn the law passed by the legislature in 2006, we will be back with legislation to ensure that those who hold sway over our elections in Georgia are voting legally.

*Paper ballot trail to ensure our elections are fair, with as little fraud as possible. There were reports on election night from around the country about electronic machines failing to perform properly. We believe there must be a paper trail to protect the integrity of our elections.

As always, we will be on guard against any moves from the homosexual lobby to further their agenda.

Please consider making an end-of-the-year tax deductible donation to our sister organization, Georgia Conservative Coalition Education Fund, Inc. As we had a very expensive election cycle, we could use your financial support as we prepare for the 2007 Legislative Session.

The Georgia Christian Alliance staff and board wishes each one of you a Happy Thanksgiving and blessings during the Christmas season as we celebrate the birth of Christ.

We appreciate your friendship and support, and thank you for Keeping The Faith.

Sadie Fields
State Chairman

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