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FIRST FREEDOM FIRST ** SIGN THE PETITION TODAY! **

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Dear AU Supporter,

Have you signed the First Freedom First petition? I hope you already
have, but I am writing today just in case you haven't. Signing the
petition and getting others to do the same is an easy but important
step you can take right now to stand up for church-state separation:

http://www.au.org/site/R?i=EhpVcqP3DF4VUkNBvLY25w..

First Freedom First is an exciting new project to raise awareness
about the importance of safeguarding separation of church and state
and protecting religious liberty. The project's centerpiece is a
petition in support of our constitutional right to make personal
choices about what we believe.

The petition backs several freedoms that polls show most Americans
enthusiastically support. It's a way to remind our elected leaders
that Americans are committed to defending the separation of church and
state and the following principles:

* Every American should have the right to make personal
decisions - about family life, reproductive health, end-of-life
care and other matters of personal conscience.

* Tax dollars should not go to charities that discriminate in
hiring based on religious belief or that promote a particular
religious faith as a requirement for receiving services.

Unconstitutional

* Political candidates should not be endorsed or opposed by houses
of worship.

Unconstitutional

* Public schools should teach with academic integrity and without
the promotion of religious belief or preference.

Unconstitutional

* Decisions about scientific and health policies should be based
on the best available scientific data, not on religious
doctrine.

Unconstitutional

In the coming months, we hope to collect hundreds of thousands of
signatures on this powerful petition. Signatures from supporters like
you will help us gain the public attention we need to send a clear
message to elected officials that support for church-state separation
is a mainstream, commonsense position held by millions of Americans.
Please sign today:

http://www.au.org/site/R?i=0dAEpn_9PgGbwDqFK-7VEQ..

I'm excited about this project because it's proactive. We're not just
reacting to the latest outrage from the Religious Right, we're
standing up and explaining our core values with clarity. More
importantly, we're helping to send the message that most Americans
oppose the Religious Right's efforts to control their lives.

With your help, we'll let lawmakers in Washington and state capitals
hear this message loud and clear: Americans value their freedoms and
reject efforts to force religion onto anyone. Please sign the First
Freedom First petition now. Then tell your friends, neighbors and
others to do the same. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Barry W. Lynn
Executive Director

Idiot.