Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Election Day is upon us, this coming Tuesday. While I know many of you may have already voted, if you have not yet voted, allow me to share some very important information with you before you head to the polls on Tuesday.
If Amendment 4 passes, it becomes part of our state constitution. Which means, it is likely to be there for some time, making Florida one of the most pro-abortion states in the nation, with taxpayer-funded abortion likely not far behind.
Remember: Amendment 4 removes ALL restrictions on abortion, allowing for abortions at any time, for any reason, including extremely late-term abortions, when the baby can feel pain. It even allows minors to have an abortion without parental consent, requiring only “notification.” That can happen after!
It is my hope that you see abortion as unthinkable in any circumstance. However, even if your point of view is different than mine, I pray you can recognize this amendment for what it is: Radical, Extreme, and Unnecessary.
The good news is, Amendment 4 can still be defeated.
A new poll has Amendment 4 on the brink of passing. Keep in mind that a 60 percent super majority is required to pass this dangerous constitutional amendment. It is clear that the possibility to defeat Amendment 4 is there, with your vote!
Don’t leave things to chance. Exercise your own constitutional right – and embrace your responsibility as a Catholic – to have your voice heard!
Let’s work together to defeat this dangerous pro-abortion constitutional amendment and vote NO on 4 on Tuesday.
May God bless you abundantly and may the Holy Spirit guide you in your No Vote on Amendment 4.

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

• Frank J. Dewane
  Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida