It's appalling that Dobson's empire still remains tax-exempt. Anyone with eyes can see that Focus on the Family is aggressively partisan. Just read this letter to Maryland voters. From WUSA9

Dear Maryland Friend,

... One of your candidates—Congressman Ben Cardin—is a die-hard supporter of abortion. For more than a decade, he has maintained a 100-percent voting record from the pro-abortion group NARAL and from Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the world.

What does a perfect pro-abortion voting record look like? Ben Cardin supports abortion through all nine months of pregnancy and even favors the ghastly practice of partial-birth abortion. He voted against the Unborn Victims of Violence Act (also known as "Laci and Conner's Law"), and he faithfully supports making you, the taxpayer, pay for abortions! It's hard to get any more pro-abortion than that!

Is there any doubt that Mr. Cardin will listen to his pro-abortion financiers when it comes to confirming judges to the U.S. Supreme Court? There shouldn't be. The liberal-led filibusters against judicial nominees have been based almost entirely on one thing—where those judges stand on abortion. Indeed, Rep. Cardin announced he would have voted against U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, who indicated a willingness to challenge pro-abortion precedents.

But what about Ben Cardin's stance on marriage? The answer to that question depends on whether you believe his words or his actions. He says he believes in traditional marriage, but he hasn't lifted a finger to protect it. In fact, he has done just the opposite by opposing the very measures that would defend it against the attacks of gay radicals and activist judges.

In both 2004 and 2006, Mr. Cardin had the chance to demonstrate his commitment to traditional marriage, but instead he chose to vote against the federal Marriage Protection Amendment. Further, he even voted against the Marriage Protection Act, which would have taken simple steps to protect marriage.

Consequently, the Human Rights Campaign—the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy organization—has given significant campaign cash to Ben Cardin in each of the past three elections.

Fortunately, your other Senate candidate, Lt. Governor Michael Steele, has a much better track record, particularly on the sanctity of human life and marriage.

When it comes to life, there's no guessing where he stands. Michael Steele has repeatedly given his commitment to pro-life policies, from abortion to embryonic stem-cell research. Equally important, Lt. Gov. Steele's commitment to defending marriage from redefinition has been clear. He unequivocally supports the Marriage Protection Amendment that would keep liberal courts and radical gay activists from hijacking the institution of marriage.

Finally, when it comes to judges, who have triggered many of the problems on these issues, Steele has clearly underscored the need for judges who will interpret the law rather than make it. This effort to reform the out-of-control judiciary will outlast any politician and is critical to our nation's survival....

Don't let the abortion industry and advocates of homosexual marriage have their way in Maryland. Make your voice heard!

Sincerely,
James C. Dobson, Ph.D.
Founder and Chairman