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Eva Chipiuk, BSc, LLB, LLM
Watching the drama unfold around the referendum discussion is, to me, just so incredibly silly.
I cannot believe we are at a point where we are seriously entertaining theatrics about whether citizens should even be allowed to pose a question, instead of having mature discussions about what the question actually means, the potential consequences, the legal realities, the risks, the benefits, and the broader future of the province and country.
That is what democracy is supposed to be.
Not fear of discussion.
Not attempts to shut conversations down before they even happen.
Not treating citizens like they are incapable of hearing ideas, thinking critically, and making decisions for themselves.
A referendum question is not automatic implementation. It is a mechanism to gauge public support and force public discussion on an issue of significant importance. Democracies should not be afraid of asking questions. If anything, they should be afraid of preventing them.
If people believe an idea is flawed, unrealistic, harmful, or unsupported, then make the argument. Present the evidence. Debate the issue openly and honestly. Trust citizens enough to engage with the substance instead of trying to suppress the conversation itself.
Because once a society becomes more concerned with controlling what questions can be asked than debating the answers, we are moving in a very dangerous direction.
When will we turn things back right side up in this upside down world?
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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 ...
