Focus on the Family endorses South Dakota’s Initiated Measure 11

Those who say they are for “Healthy Families” (aka Planned Parenthood in South Dakota) are probably not surprised that the people who actually HAVE championed the cause of healthy families for the past thirty years have now endorsed Initiated Measure 11.

Colorado Springs, Colorado - Focus on the Family joins South Dakota Family Policy Council endorsing pro-life Initiated Measure 11. Pro-life Initiated Measure 11 offers South Dakota voters an opportunity to stand in defense of pre-born human life during the November election, an carries the endorsement of Focus on the Family action in conjunction with the South Dakota Family Policy Council.

Both groups are urging South Dakota voters to vote “yes” on Measure 11 which would prohibit abortion except in the cases of rape or incest, or when the life or health of the mother is endangered by the continued pregnancy.

“South Dakota continues to be a driving force in the efforts to protect women and the pre-born from abortion. Focus on the Family Action is pleased to lend its support to this important ballot effort that will result in saving the lives of pre-born children,” said Tom Minnery, Senior Vice-President of Government and Public Policy for the organization.

“South Dakotans know the value of human life and the deep threats against it,” South Dakota Family Policy Council President Chris Hupke said. “Our organization pledges to come alongside this historic effort and the state’s voters to help ensure a November victory for Measure 11.”