Media Interviews 
NDFA Executive Director Tom Freier 
tfreier@ndfa.org; 701-471-0477 cell
701-364-0676
www.ndfa.org 

NORTH DAKOTA CITIZENS PREPARE TO VOTE - A PRIVILEGE EARNED LONG AGO AT A HIGH PRICE

North Dakota Family Alliance's Voter Guide Informs Citizens on Key Issues

(FARGO, ND) -- The North Dakota Family Alliance's 2008 General Election Voter's Guide is now available to inform and assist North Dakota citizens preparing to vote on November 4^th.  Answers to questions important to family values and matters of faith are included from candidates in statewide and legislative races. 

Questions ranged from those dealing with the sanctity of life...to marriage...to abstinence...to homosexuality...and to other public policy issues.  The candidates' responses are shared in the voter's guide, along with contact information for those candidates not responding.  "We just feel it is so important for the electorate to be fully informed on the issues important to the family, and then to have a meaningful conversation with their candidates about those issues," shares Tom Freier, executive director of the North Dakota Family Alliance (NDFA).

The NDFA is distributing printed and electronic copies.  "We are confident that thousands of voters will see and use the NDFA Voter's Guide available at churches, businesses, and through personal contacts," said Freier.   The guides were hand-delivered to many locations across the state in the last 10 days by Freier himself. 

"The right to vote is a precious privilege, earned long ago at a high price, and should not be taken for granted.  Please avail yourselves to this voter's guide, and to others, as you prepare to exercise your right to vote," encourages Tom Freier. 

North Dakota's eligible voters this year could reach close to 500,000.  An average North Dakota voter turnout is 65% for a presidential election year.

During the 2007 North Dakota legislative session, the NDFA monitored over 50 bills dealing with matters important to the family.  On bills the NDFA took a stated position, the NDFA position prevailed over 75% of the time.  In the upcoming 2009 legislative session, it plans to offer and support legislation on 3 key items:  1) requiring ultrasounds prior to an abortion, 2)  enhancing the informed consent disclosure language, and 3) enhancing the alternative to abortion program.  It also plans to offer ‘sexually oriented business' statewide regulation legislation. 

The NDFA's mission is to strengthen families and to protect family values and religious freedoms.  Each day the NDFA strives to realize its vision of "being a trusted voice impacting our legacy." 

The NDFA Voter's Guide can be viewed and downloaded here.   Additional comments shared by the responding candidates can also be seen here.  Complimentary pre-printed copies are available at the new Fargo NDFA office located at 3220 18^th Street South, Suite 8, by calling 701-364-0676 or with email at admin@ndfa.org.   

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Interview Talking Points

What is a voter guide...and why are there different versions? Are there Republican, Democrat, and Non-Partisan versions?

Since candidate responses are listed by legislative districts, how does one know what district to look at in the guide?

What was the NDFA's "success" in the last legislative session in 2007 on its key issues?

Some say ND could be the first state to ban abortions. How possible is this? And, what would it take?

What is your (Tom Freier's) ND legislative experience? How did this position lead to your (Tom's) role now as executive director of the North Dakota Family Alliance?

Focus on the Family's (Dr. James Dobson) Public Policy Division seeks to have a presence in all 50 states; is the NDFA its North Dakota representing organization?

North Dakota Family Alliance Mission:  Strengthen families and protect family values and religious freedoms by influencing public opinion through equipping, informing, and educating policy leaders and concerned citizens on the issues that impact the family.

North Dakota Family Alliance Vision:  Be a trusted voice impacting one's legacy by encouraging hearts, equipping minds, and empowering people.

North Dakota Family Alliance Summary:  Established as a corporation in 1987, the North Dakota Family Alliance has a history of providing analysis, educational and informational resources, training seminars, and perspectives to influence public opinion. These are all designed to help educate, equip and empower every citizen in North Dakota, including those in positions of responsibility, influence and authority, with the information they need to have a positive, powerful impact in their community and in the entire state of North Dakota concerning issues affecting families.

North Dakota Family Alliance is an organized corporation, governed by a board of directors and is operating exclusively for religious, charitable and educational purposes, all as contemplated and permitted by sections 170 (c) (2) and 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

North Dakota Family Alliance Key Issues:  Those with Serious Impact on the Family, Currently Including:  Sanctity of Life, Sanctity of Marriage, Abstinence until Marriage, Parental Rights, Fatherhood, Faith, Education, Leadership, Opposition of Pornography and Gambling.

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