U.S. Senate: Urgent Action Needed!

A Note From Ron Lisy

November 25, 2008

U.S.Senate: Urgent Action Needed! Dec. 2nd runoff could give Obama & Democrats filibuster- proof majority! But with your help we can WIN AMERICA BACK! Dear Friends, It's no secret that the 2008 elections were bad news for Republicans. Under the guise of "change", former Senator Obama avoided questions about his past. With aid from his willing accomplices in the media he will turn America sharply to the left. And Democrats moved ever closer to a Filibuster-proof 60 seats in the U.S. Senate. That would give Republicans NO WAY to stop Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Barney Frank or Ted Kennedy's leftist plans, bloated government spending and liberty trampling intrusive government programs. Currently the Democrats have locked up 58 seats in the Senate. But two are still undetermined. In Minnesota, voice of reason U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman is facing a recount with the world's least funny comedian, hard-core leftist Al Franken. Now Franken would be a complete laughingstock, if this race weren't so important, and so close. And in Georgia, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, faces a December 2nd run-off election to hold his Senate seat. Senator Chambliss won on election day, but the Georgia constitution requires a true 50% plus one vote majority for election. There were three candidates, Senator Chambliss, his Democratic opponent and a minor party candidate. And the votes were divided up with Senator Chambliss falling just short of the total needed. So that gives the far-left activists and voting-fraud mafia like ACORN and George Soros the chance to pull their hand-picked candidate, former Georgia State Rep. Jim Martin across the finish line. But we can stop them. If we act. In Minnesota, it's a recount. The votes are already cast and it is in the hands of the election officials and Republican attorneys to fight our fight. But in Georgia, it's up to the people. We can still help Senator Chambliss with that last television blitz. That last key mailing. We can still help get our voters to the polls. We must. The left is energized from their gains. Their long-sought goal is in sight. We must not be disheartened. The fight for America's soul begins now. The future of our country literally is at stake. Please JOIN ME in taking a moment to help keep Saxby Chambliss in the U.S.Senate. Visit Senator Chambliss' campaign site at https://www.saxby.org/Contribute.aspx and donate online. It need not be a large donation. Everything is needed. Be it $5, $10, $50, $100 or whatever you can afford. Together we can help Senator Chambliss stay in the Senate and keep a filibuster-proof majority out of the hands of the leftists. Now is the time for ALL HANDS ON DECK! Again the website is https://www.saxby.org/Contribute.aspx Thank you, RON Ron Lisy www.ronlisy.com Ron Lisy is former Chairman of the Ohio Young Republicans and former City Councilman in Bedford Ohio. This message was not sent or funded by any campaign, committee or organization. It was not coordinated with any campaign, committee or organization. It was written and disseminated by an American citizen, exercising his right to political free speech.

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Bishop Lennon Issues Clarification on "Faithful Citizenship" Teaching

Thanks to Cleveland Right to Life for the Update



Special Diocesan Update
Newsletter #6 - Oct. 31
Human RIGHTS Begin When Human LIFE Begins!
Cleveland Right to Life Newsletter
The Bishop Speaks!

Bishop Lennon Issues Clarification on "Faithful Citizenship" Teaching:
". . . without Respect for Life, what is there left to respect?"


Cleveland Catholic Bishop Richard Lennon issued a statement today aimed at clarifying the USCCB document Faithful Citizenship and dispelling the errant thinking that has resulted in some from its faulty presentation:

"I am concerned about many things that are being said about the teaching of the bishops. From listening to many good and sincere people who are preparing to fulfill their duty to vote as Catholics and citizens, I realize they are confused in light of what is being said by certain people. For example, we hear from some that the issues and concerns raised in Faithful Citizenship are all equally important as they all impact human life. This is not at all what Faithful Citizenship taught" (emphasis added).

Bishop Lennon goes on to differentiate between issues which involve intrinsically evil actions, which "must always be rejected and opposed and must never be supported or condoned," and what he terms "life-enhancing issues" which "only matter if human life itself is a value of fundamental priority and is always protected. If human life is expendable, then these other issues really lose much of their significance."

"Certainly, abortion and euthanasia, direct attacks on human life, stand out as intrinsically evil actions," states the bishop. "(The Church's) teaching on intrinsically evil actions admits of no exception or compromise."

"(The) teaching of the bishops on immigration (and) other life-enhancing issues . . . fundamentally differs from that on abortion and euthanasia. The teaching on abortion and euthanasia are based on "God's truth" regarding the dignity and sacredness of all human life," he emphasizes. As such, these issues are "essential and foundational and can never be compromised."The statement concludes with a directive for all Catholics who are preparing for Election Day to be guided by this teaching, "for without Respect for Life, what is there left to respect?"

Cleveland Right to Life is sincerely grateful to Bishop Lennon for the pastoral concern he has shown his flock in issuing this statement. With this definitive guidance from the bishop, who alone has the authority to teach the mind of the Church within his diocese, all conflicting theories regarding Faithful Citizenship can be thrown away. Where a candidate stands on the fundamental Life issues of abortion and euthanasia cannot be glossed over by his relative position on other, lesser points. Every Catholic is called to place these Life issues in their proper place as the most essential of all voting considerations -- and not to compromise.



Take Action!
CRTL encourages the Catholic faithful to express their gratitude and admiration to Bishop Lennon for his courage in addressing this issue at such a pivotal time: evonalt@dioceseofcleveland.org; Phone: 216-696-6525 ext. 2030; Fax: 216-696-6547; or Chancery Building - 1027 Superior Ave. - Cleveland, OH 44114-2503.
Forward this newletter to everyone you know, particularly those who may have been led astray or confused by conflicting teaching on Faithful Citizenship.

Bishop Lennon to speak on political responsibility of Catholics at Cathedral on Sunday, November 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
The Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland will discuss Forming Conscience for Faithful Citizenship at a free and open to the public lecture on Sunday, November 2, 2008, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, E. 9th & Superior Avenue, Cleveland. See flier.