We're having quite a battle for our own medical decisionmaking here (the Referred Law 6 [RL6] abortion ban) in the State of South Dakota. Lots of crazy s___t happening, including the pro-ban forces
lying about the contents of the law (true) and
perhaps defacing their own signs to gain sympathy (not proven but suspected). Signs for anti-RL6 candidates and anti-RL6 signs are disappearing in Rapid City by the dozens, even in broad daylight. And the "Yes On 6" forces seem to have a lot of money, judging from their
website and sophisticated campaign of
disinformation (thx, Meteor). The race is tightening.
Things are getting desperate and weird.
Truth may yet win out. We have a strong group that is supported by both local and out of state money and people, SD Healthy Families, going great. A local grassroots group of women who have had it, South Dakota Democracy in Action, today sent some radio ads my way to post. Come on over and have a listen. They really are excellent framing and involve real people and real stories.
More below the fold...
Those of you out of state may not appreciate how much these folks have put themselves on the line with the radio ads, by using
their real names. Because there only 700,000 folks in the whole state, many people know the named speakers by face and where they live and work. And those that are identified by first name can be recognized by many folks by their voice. Hats off to them... please (if you are so inclined) do pray for them and give thanks for their bravery.
I hope you all know this battle is about you, too. If they win, they are coming after more freedoms here and the will be coming to your town, even your coast. We've got some momentum but we have to keep on it, especially after Nov. 7.
Thanks for listening. We really appreciate all the support we've gotten from around the country, some of which is going to enjoyable TV ads like this one from Focus South Dakota, which has got to be a thrill for anyone who has been following this fight. We also appreciate those that have come out and helped with the fight, including a tour from
Words of Choicewhich was a huge inspiration. We'll be seeing more of you in the next week and we so much appreciate it.
Stay tuned.