Independence Day

Gretchen Peters donates royalties from "Independence Day" to Planned Parenthood

Donation made in the name of Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin

October 4, 2008 - Nashville, TN

When Sean Hannity began using Gretchen Peters' song "Independence Day" as the theme song for his Citadel Broadcasting radio talk show, Peters quietly stepped up her donations to causes including the ACLU, PFLAG, and Moveon.org.

But when the GOP used "Independence Day" to usher Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin to the stage after the debate in St. Louis, Peters realized the party was truly perverting the chorus of her composition to suit their agenda and it was high time for Peters to make her feelings known.

"Independence Day," written by Peters, was a hit for country singer Martina McBride in 1994. The lyrics tell the story of a woman's response to domestic abuse from the point of view of her daughter.

"The fact that the McCain/Palin campaign is using a song about an abused woman as a rallying cry for their Vice Presidential candidate, a woman who would ban abortion even in cases of rape and incest, is beyond irony," Peters says. "They are co-opting the song, completely overlooking the context and message, and using it to promote a candidate who would set women's rights back decades. I've decided to donate the royalties from 'Independence Day' during this election cycle to Planned Parenthood, in Sarah Palin's name. I hope with the additional income provided by the McCain/Palin campaign, Planned Parenthood will be able to help many more women in need."

To join Gretchen in donating to Planned Parenthood on behalf of Sarah Palin log on to:

https://secure.ga0.org/02/pp10000_inhonor

Ask that the donation be made in the name of Sarah Palin and send the card to:

McCain for President

1235 S. Clark Street
1st Floor

Arlington , VA 22202