From FB. Berta Dad
Jeff Rath’s behaviour toward Danielle Smith is not a good look for this movement, and he does not speak for me.
When this started, I had respect for him. But as this has played out, it has become harder to ignore what appears to be a push for power inside the movement, not a sincere focus on Alberta independence.
Danielle Smith is a major reason Albertans were even able to collect signatures in the first place. Compared to any other premier in this country, I believe she has been the strongest one standing up for her province.
I will not forget her accomplishments.
She stood up for parental rights when others wanted schools keeping parents in the dark.
She took action against political ideology being pushed in classrooms.
She made sure kids got back to school when the system tried to hold families hostage.
She has strengthened Alberta Sheriffs and continued exploring ways to free Alberta from relying on the RCMP.
And that is only part of it.
This movement should be about Alberta, not personal ambition. Actions speak louder than words, and from what I have seen, Jeff Rath is not the leader I would ever support.
There are other people in this movement who are in it for the right reasons. People who are willing to listen, build, and lead without trying to bully their opponents into silence.
Speaking honestly about this is not spreading division. It is telling the truth from the heart.
When you try to overtake the very premier who helped give this movement a platform, you are no longer standing for the movement. You are standing for yourself.
-Berta