Parental rights in jeopardy: Call Governor Perry t

Esther · #1 06-18-2009, 01:07 PM

Parental rights in jeopardy: Call Governor Perry today!

June 17, 2009
Dear Betty,
In a slick, last-minute move, dangerous language was tacked on as an amendment SB 1440, a bill which was just a simple two-line bill about a judge's signature in child abuse cases. This language, added on the last days of the legislative session, adds over 3 additional pages to this bill and strips parents of fundamental constitutional parental rights. That is why we are asking you to call Gov. Perry and ask him to VETO SB 1440!

SB 1440 allows Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS) to enter your home and take your child from you where ever your child can be found, without prior notice, without a prior hearing, without a search warrant for an "interview, examination, and investigation." The law previously required a showing of "good cause." This requirement has now been eliminated under SB 1440.
This series of attacks on your family can take place "based on information available"-which could be an anonymous caller who believes "abuse" or "neglect" "may be" taking place in the home. This unconstitutional law can also be used to access your child's medical records, without your consent, against your objections, and without prior notice.
Read the letter to Governor Perry from Texas Homeschool Coalition. This letter clearly outlines the danger in this bill.
Take Action!
Call Governor Rick Perry today and ask him to veto SB 1440. His office number is (512) 463-2000.

I received this via email today and have not had time to verify the information.

Ferd, I thought you might find this interesting.

Ron · #2 06-18-2009, 01:15 PM

Happening everywhere I am afraid!

I got an email from a Brother talking about the Homosexual attack on the schools of both America & Canada & disclosed a meeting in Massachusetts by educators & there were kids as young as 12 were "graphic" depictions of the Homosexual lifestyle were discussed!

It curdled my spirit!

We are in a downward spiral as a society!

LUKE2447 · #3 06-18-2009, 01:23 PM

Yep, it's getting ugly and the church is doing very little. Watching it happen. Humanism has taken hold of reasoning of the church because we live in America thus freedom trumps that which is right. "It's there "right" you know!" When actually it takes humanism for a christian to say that.

Sam · #4 06-18-2009, 01:27 PM

First century believers lived under a hostile government.
They were exhorted to pray for their governing officials and obey the laws as long as they did not conflict with the higher law of God.
When the "church" got powerful enough to influence legislation and government policy, the "church" had grown fat, lazy, and corrupt.

Pressing-On · #5 06-18-2009, 01:36 PM

The Texas Homeschool Coalition is on this and sent them a very well drafted letter. Perry has always sided with the homeschoolers. I don't believe he will sign this bill.

You can read it here:

http://www.thsc.org/pdf/SB1440VetoLetter.pdf

Nonetheless, it is always wise to contact our legislators!!

Pressing-On · #6 06-18-2009, 02:08 PM

Just called: (512) 463-1782

As is procedure, you make is short - "I would like Governor Perry to veto SB 1440."

They take you name - mainly they are looking for the number of callers.

I also e-mailed him the same - choosing the option - I am registering my opinion:

http://www.governor.state.tx.us/contact/

Ron · #7 06-18-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Just called: (512) 463-1782

As is procedure, you make is short - "I would like Governor Perry to veto SB 1440."

They take you name - mainly they are looking for the number of callers.

I also e-mailed him the same - choosing the option - I am registering my opinion:

http://www.governor.state.tx.us/contact/

PO has an opinion, wow there's a first for everything!

Pressing-On · #8 06-18-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

PO has an opinion, wow there's a first for everything!

Just called my sister and she's on the horn - get 'er done!

DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!!!!

Ron · #9 06-18-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Just called my sister and she's on the horn - get 'er done!

DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!!!!

Amen!

Good girl, er, I mean way ta go Sis!

Esther · #10 06-18-2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Just called: (512) 463-1782

As is procedure, you make is short - "I would like Governor Perry to veto SB 1440."

They take you name - mainly they are looking for the number of callers.

I also e-mailed him the same - choosing the option - I am registering my opinion:

http://www.governor.state.tx.us/contact/

Same here.