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If the devaluing of life is such a problem, what can we as citizens do? California Pro-Life, an affiliate of National Right to Life, had workshops at the rally at the Capitol to address this issue. The fellowing is taken from those workshops:

In order to have an impact on our state, we must understand how to effectively lobby our legislators. The first step is to know your legislators. These are the people responsible to and for your area. Establish a relationship with them by helping them run for office, attend events they will be at, or visit them at their office. Be prepared by reading about the bills you are advocating for or against. Know who the opposition is and why you feel they are wrong. Remember, if you do not believe in what you are advocating, it will come accross to the legislators and they will wonder why they should care. Be sure to communicate your stand effectively. Perserverence is often necessary as the bill goes back and forth. And when your legislators do listen to you, be sure to thank them!

After the rally on Tuesday, my family and some friends stopped by our senator's office. We thanked him for standing up for life. He was pretty surprised we would come to see him to do something like that. Whether or not it really seems like it, legislators do listen to the people. Your voice can make a difference!

"We are not called to be victorious, we are called to be faithful." -Assemblyman Ray Haynes


*Unretouched 3-D ultrasound from National Right to Life