The 2004 and 2006 election cycles brought incivility and division to Ohio. This time around, We Believe Ohio - an interfaith coalition dedicated to uniting diverse religious voices to achieve social justice - is holding candidates for public office, and the organizations that support them, accountable. We will affirm those who bring dignity and civility to the political process - and denounce divisive and destructive rhetoric and those who employ it.

Will you sign We Believe Ohio's petition declaring Ohio a Political Sleaze-Free Zone?

Click here to add your name: http://webelieveohio.org/noguttersignup.html

By joining us, you strengthen our call for clean, instructive campaigns that promote democracy and keep the focus on the critical issues of the day and the people of Ohio.

We Believe that our religious traditions inform us to speak truth in the public square - to raise our voices to seek a just society.

Please join us calling on candidates for public office and all political parties to make the following commitment:

• We will positively promote what we stand for.We will refrain from negative and inflammatory attack ads.
• We will describe truthfully what we will do for the people of Ohio.
• We will not distort our opponents' records and positions.
• We will exemplify transparency and responsibility in all campaign activities.
• We will denounce attacks by outside groups, and do everything possible to bring them to a halt.
• We will promote the common good by addressing issues critical to all Ohioans, including poverty, jobs, education and health care.
• We will reject the politics of polarization, which focuses on deeply divisive issues and exploits them for partisan advantage.

Please help us meet our goal of enlisting hundreds of signers by November 8, 2007 - almost exactly a year before Election Day 2008 - when we will present the petition at a press conference officially launching this campaign.

This time around, as politicians seek to be embraced by Ohio voters, let's make sure that they embrace the best of Ohio's values.

 
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