Michigan Equal Parents Week Rally

Tuesday September 23rd, 2008

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

East Side Capitol Lansing, Michigan

Contact: Darrick Lynn Scott-Farnsworth (269) 209-7144 darricksf@achildsright.net

Dads and Moms of Michigan, the Family Rights Coalition, A Child’s Right, Children Need Both Parents, Fathers for Equal Rights, Fathers-4-Justice, Parents for Children, Children’s Rights Council invite you to join us in defense of the traditional American family at this historic rally at our State Capitol during Equal Parents Week. Over 40% of Michigan’s population is being micro-managed by the family court system with disastrous consequences to our children, families and the state economy. Help transform Michigan from a wasteland of broken families into a promised land of healthy families and community renewal.

House Bill 4564, a bill to ensure equal parental responsibility, will result in a presumption of joint custody for fit parents and equal access for children to both their mother and father. Another hearing on this bill is expected this fall if enough public desire is expressed. 2008-House Joint Resolution NN Fundamental Parental Rights constitutional amendment has been supported by 80 representatives but has not had a hearing. It too will be supported and discussed at the rally and needs your attention. Your attendance at this rally will send a strong message in support of HB 4564 and HJR-NN will serve as a demonstration of our will to be equal and have parental rights to our children.

The Equal Parents Week Rally has been organized to bring to the attention of our legislature, our executive branch, our judiciary and the general public that Equal Parental rights are a civil rights issue whose time has come. America’s success was built on strong family bonds and the recognition that both a mother and a father are essential to raising healthy, moral and well adjusted children.

Rally speakers will include nationally-known family advocates, legislators, VIPs, community leaders and parents.

· Contact your legislator to show your support for HB4564 and HJR-NN.

Primary signs and literature will be provided by the rally organizers.

· Print a map, car pool and plan to arrive before 11:00 am for assembly or 10:00 am for setup if you are bring.

· Bring change for meter parking or consult the maps for the location of a public parking structure.

· Dress for the weather with walking shoes and bring a water bottle.

· Bring personal signs, pictures, and regalia.

Preserve and Protect Our Parent-Child Relationships

Equal Parents Week Rally