The Family Policy Institute of Washington says it's going to hand out its voter guides at churches and other places to let people know "where the candidates stand on issues like abortion on demand, gay marriage, the estate tax, off-shore drilling and embryonic stem cell research."

Off-shore drilling? The estate tax?

I can see how the other issues would fall under the broad category of "the values that honor families and promote life," but drilling for oil doesn't seem to fit in. The estate tax also seems to be a bit of an outlier.

All of which makes the bold-faced sentence below pretty ironic.

"Corporate Responsibility: McDonald's has notified the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce that they will resign their board membership and stay "neutral" on the gay-marriage issue. In a recent email that was sent out by McDonald's corporate officials, they finally admitted that they "needed to stick with serving good food products in a convenient way, at a good price." What a novel idea! McDonald's should stay in the business of fast-food and stay out of the business of family values."

Dear Joe,

COMING TO A CHURCH NEAR YOU: FPIW 2008 VOTER GUIDES!
Next week the 2008 voter guides will be complete and ready for distribution. If you have not already signed up to get copies for your church, then today is your day.

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We are producing 500,000 voter guides that will be sent out across the state, showing where the candidates stand on issues like abortion on demand, gay marriage, the estate tax, off-shore drilling and embryonic stem cell research.

This year, more than ever, the importance of your vote is crucial to the future of America. Our country will only remain as strong as our commitment to the values that honor families and promote life.

Remind your pastor and church leaders to make announcements about the upcoming election and the availability of voter guides. Request voter guides today for your church OR on behalf of your church.

THESE GUIDES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE: CLICK HERE TO VIEW THEM!

Order voter guides today! Call our office at 425-608-0242 or send us an email at yesivote@fpiw.orgMake sure to include your mailing address and the quantity of voter guides you are requesting. We are looking for volunteers to take hundreds of voter guides and distribute them in area churches, community centers and neighborhoods to help educate voters about the important issues this year.

Please contact the FPIW today and request FREE copies of this year's voter guide!

IN OTHER NEWS:

California's Proposition 8 (constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage)is ahead in the polls 47% - 42%, with 11% still undecided. Continue to pray and invest in the efforts of Proposition 8
proponents as we join with Californians in supporting a YES VOTE on Proposition 8. Say yes to traditional marriage and say no to activist judges who want to redefine family values.

Corporate Responsibility: McDonald's has notified the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce that they will resign their board membership and stay "neutral" on the gay-marriage issue. In a recent email that was sent out by McDonald's corporate officials, they finally admitted that they "needed to stick with serving good food products in a convenient way, at a good price." What a novel idea! McDonald's should stay in the business of fast-food and stay out of the business of family values!

EVENT UPDATE:

This Friday night, October 10, at 7:30 PM Youth-Revolution is hosting a concert with Rebecca St. James at Cedar Park Church in Bothell, WA. Youth-Revolution is starting a youth movement in WA State to bring about change to the current political structure by promoting a culture
of life and freedom based upon our God-granted privileges as Americans.
If you are a young person or know of other young people who are interested in making a difference by standing for truth, then encourage them to attend this event. You can buy tickets here (credit card) or
at the door (cash or check, $13 for 1 or $25 for 2). For more information visit www.youthrevolution.com

The Family Policy Institute of Washington
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The Family Policy Institute of Washington is the 33rd state Family Policy Council in the nation that carries the endorsement of Focus on the Family. The FPIW works with others of like-mind to facilitate cooperation in shaping the public debate in Washington State; to introduce and influence state laws and public policy; to support life and the institutions of marriage and family; and to mobilize like-minded citizens into the public and political process.