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Repeal recent Election Act changes

I myself have some problems requiring the instant attention from the Conservative bureaucracy that seems to be in charge of our government.

 

To the Editor:

(This is a reply to an electioneering letter from the Conservative Party)

So, my “instant attention and prompt reply are requested” - that was the command on the envelope.

The letter inside was from the Conservative party stating how wonderful they were and requesting funds. Opinion was garnered from me, by me, ticking off one of the four selected responses.

It did not require my real opinion. I am not a trained seal, I am a real, live citizen. Born in Canada and trained in democratic beliefs. This conservative party is drifting away from the idea of “government of and by the people.” Slowly we are losing rights and freedoms. Could these conservative politicians be turning into dictators?  There are only decisions made with little or no debate, or public input.

I myself have some problems requiring the instant attention from the Conservative bureaucracy that seems to be in charge of our government.

1. Environment - We all live and prosper in the beautiful country, Canada. Since greenhouse gasses are touted to be harmful for our world wide environment, why then, have you not pushed for for control of fossil products (oil, gas, bitumen)

There are reportedly carburetion devices that use a lean amount of fossil product. At the very least, one gallon to travel one hundred miles. Not only this, hydrogen from water alone can power a motor, We wouldn’t need heavy pipelines. Steven Harper and his corporate oil cabal would lose control. Steven Harper does not seem to understand or care about future environmental consequences.

2. Education - A very necessary tool to control crime and get everybody working. Many young people get bored in high school. Industrial courses must be available to youth and adults as well. Also, the public needs education in many aspects. Citizens need to be more responsible for themselves. For example, homecare and simple accounting courses should be available, cost effectively, in most communities.

3. Finances - Still too much corporate preferential treatment that allows, many industries to avoid fines and rules that affect our environment.

Corporations need to be  pushed to providing on-the-job training for youth, as well as adults.

Senate reform was a Harper election promise. Much money could be saved, particularly if all Senate dead wood was replaced.

This party does not listen to, or answer “people” problems, and has become too far right in attitude. Efforts to engineer the federal vote outcome by changing of electoral boundaries, as well as forbidding many voters to exercise their rights to vote is unforgiveable. Disenfranchising, alone is totally undemocratic, may be unconstitutional and is totally not Canadian. This is election cheating.

Repeal the Fair Elections Act immediately. Heads up, Steven Harper - you are on a slippery slope.

Flo Winfrey, Olalla