Marriage Savers

While taking a brief (yet painful) visit to the Pandagonia website, I came across a post maligning a group of "anti-divorce nuts" called Marriage Savers. Spurred by my general mantra that anything radical feminists are against is something worth looking into....I decided to check out the Marriage Saver's site.

What are these vile people harping on about that has gotten the feminists in a huff? Well, allow me to quote some of the 'radical rhetoric' featured on their webpage,

http://www.marriagesavers.org/

Marriage Savers is a Proven Way to Increase the Success of Marriage, Reduce Divorce Rates, and Provide a Better Environment for Children to Thrive.

Isn't that terrible? How horrible, how extreme and how radical of them. Of course, that's not all....they actually dare to suggest an end to no-fault divorces. Now, one might think such a thing would have an effect upon both men and women....as both men and women can file for no-fault divorces--not so, says the rad fems. Nope, this is merely a ploy to keep women caged and trapped.

Time and again I hear the claim that feminism is not against family; is not against marriage....I have to beg to differ. What fault could one find in people banning together to try and counter the divorce epidemic? Who could disparage an effort to keep marriages and families together? Feminists, that's who.

When I read these sites it becomes apparent that divorce is not viewed as being the horrible, painful, destructive occurrence that it is, but as a tool to liberate women from their state of oppression. For radical feminists, divorce is far from a failure....it is a triumph. Each incidence of a wife filing for divorce signifies another woman who's broken free from the oppressive chains of the patriarchy.

I'm not going to link to the Pandagonia website but if you're interested in reading the article it's the one featuring a picture of a cage and bearing the title, "Conservatives continue to rise the alarm: Wives are escaping"......enough said.

Equal Parenting Bike Trek

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2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - 758 Miles - Lansing Michigan to Washington, D.C.

The 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek was a smashing success! Review the complete media coverage of last year's event. 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - Pictures.
The 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek is already shaping up to be bigger and better than our 2007 event.
Media inquiries please contact Robert Pedersen 269-420-4688 or Angela Pedersen 269-420-3203


Do not miss this incredible event which is already gaining traditional media and blogger coverage!
A grueling 758 mile cycling trek to raise awareness of a child's fundamental right to be loved, guided, educated and nurtured equally by both fit and willing parents.

Five Michigan fathers will pedal their bicycles 758 miles from Lansing, MI to Washington, D.C.

Robb MacKenzie - Upper Penninsula of Michigan - US EPBT Founder - 2007 cyclist
Robert Pedersen - West Michigan - 2007 Runner-Up Winner in Best Life Magazine's National Hero Dad Contest, Co-Founder of A Child's Right - 2007 cyclist
Brian Downs, Esq. - Grand Rapids MI - Running for Judge in Kent County MI in 2008
Derek Bailey, MSW - Traverse City MI - American Indian. Founder of Dance4Equality
Mike Saxton - Lansing MI - Dads of Michigan

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Chase Vehicle Crew

Also present at the August 7 2008 departure of the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek:
1) Dance4Equality, an American Indian shared parenting organization, will be present performing their Pow Wows, dance, drums and songs!

2) See the MASSIVE CRISPE bus up close and meet the crew!

Event: 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek Departure
When: Departure - August 7 2008 Noon 12PM-2PM
Where: Lansing Michigan Capitol Area Lawn Download directions_departure_2008_equal_parenting_bike_trek.pdf

Please show your support and attend this amazing event being held at the Lansing Capitol in Michigan. ALL ARE WELCOME! A large crowd will help energize our cyclists! We already have confirmation of media coverage (TV, Newspaper & Radio) for the departure!
We Need Your Support and Help Now!

Ways you can show your support for this event:

1) Please donate for this amazing event - no amount is too small or too large. It is very expensive to pull off such a large event over 758 miles and now with 5 cyclists and chase crew. Donating early will allow us to advertise this event, hand out brochures along the route, gas expense for the chase vehicle, a bed to sleep in at night for the cyclists, etc. Please make a non-tax deductible donation now.
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4) Email this page to everyone you know and tell them about this wonderful cause for children.
5) Become a sponsor by contacting admin@achildsright.net Place "Bike Trek Sponsor Info" in the subject heading. Take a look at our 2007 Sponsors! 2008 Sponsors will receive recognition online and their organization's name and contact information will also be listed in our brochures for the event.
6) Write a Letter to the Editor in your local newspaper and mention the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.
7) Leave a comment below for our five cyclists and support crew. No account is needed. Comments are moderated and will post as soon as approved. Thank you for cheering them on!
2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek Media Coverage

2008 Media Coverage - we will be constantly updating this list before, during and after the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.