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Hello, this is Kitty Piercy. I have dedicated myself, through my work and my personal life to keeping young people safe, and that is why I am voting no on Measure 43. Teens faced with a pregnancy need help; they need support and guidance from caring adults. And those teens living in abusive homes need even greater protection; unfortunately measure 43 would put those teens at greater risk by forcing a certified letter be sent to their homes, and possibly directly to the very person causing the abuse.

We all want to encourage good family communication, but this measure is not the answer. Instead, measure 43, supported by the far right, is part of a national agenda toward restricting women’s right to choose -- putting vulnerable teens at risk in the process. Please, join me in voting No on Measure 43.


Sandra Sawyer, Former Juvenile Court Judge:

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As a former judge, I know there is no such thing as a simple judicial process. The bypass provision in Measure 43 is anything but simple - it would force a young women to go through a complicated, impersonal, bureaucratic maze. Young women facing an unintended pregnancy, especially those coming from homes where there is abuse or violence, don't need a complicated court system. They need a doctor, nurse or a counselor, but Measure 43 actually takes these trusted professionals out of the process. That is why I'm voting no.


Lt. Jeff Barker, Retired Police Officer:

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This is Jeff Barker. As a former police officer with 31 years of law enforcement experience, I have seen first-hand that not all families are healthy and supportive. Too many children in our state are living in homes that are filled with drug abuse, violence, and even incest. In fact, national statistics show that instances of abuse and neglect in Oregon have increased by 46% over the past 10 years. These numbers are too high and, unfortunately, Measure 43's flawed parental notification requirements could drive these numbers even higher. I'm voting because Measure 43 is not simple as it seems, and it is definitely not safe.


Lt. Jeff Barker, Retired Police Officer:

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This is Lieutenant Jeff Barker. I was a police officer for thirty-one years, and I’ve seen our community change a lot. Sadly, family violence in Oregon has increased. There are too many homes where there’s abuse -- which is why I am voting NO on Measure 43.

43 forces automatic notification of a teen’s pregnancy to a parent by form letter with no exception for rape or incest. And 43 pushes away those who help protect teens -- doctors, nurses, ministers and counselors -- by threatening lawsuits. I’m not just a police officer, I’m also a father. Like most dads, I’d do anything to protect my daughters. But I have seen with my own eyes that not all dads are like that. Locking up the bad guys isn’t the only way we keep our community safe. You have the power and responsibility to protect vulnerable teens too. Vote No on 43. It’s not so simple, and it’s definitely not safe.


Diana, Law Student:

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My name is Diana and I know from first hand experience that some teens can't talk to their parents about an unplanned pregnancy because of abuse or violence in the home. I was one of those teens. When I was 18 years old, I found out I was pregnant. My father had abused me for years; because he was a policeman, there was nowhere I could turn for help. I had an abortion. When my father found out, he pinned me down on the floor and punched me in the head repeatedly. I'm voting against Measure 43 because I know what it's like to be an abused teen - I know the terror they face. Measure 43 will put other teens in danger and I don't want anyone else to go through what I went through.


Anne Shevlin, Medford nurse:

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My name is Anne Shevlin. I’ve been a nurse for 23 years, and I’m voting NO on Measure 43 because it puts at-risk teens at even greater risk. In the real world, some teens can’t talk to their parents because of violence or abuse at home. Measure 43 would allow politicians and administrative law judges, rather than medical professionals, to decide what is in the best interest of their patients. That’s why the Oregon Medical Association and the Oregon Nurses Association both oppose the measure. Measure 43 is bad medicine. That’s why I’m voting no.


Randy Leonard, Portland City Commissioner:

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I’m Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard, former firefighter and Democratic state legislator. But, most importantly, I’m a dad. I’m voting no on Measure 43. This government mandated parental notification measure won’t work in the real world. There is no exception for rape or incest so abused teens won’t be protected. Join me in voting no on measure 43. Let’s protect all of our daughters.