From: Sharon Noble Sent: October 15, 2014 To: John Horgan. Leader NDP; [email protected]; Andrew Weaver.MLA; [email protected]; [email protected]; Alex - Riding 1 Atamanenko Subject: White Paper on The Societies Act This white paper is frightening. fin.gov.bc.ca/pld/fcsp/pdfs/SocietyActWhitePaper.pdf and huffingtonpost.ca/sandy-garossino/bc-societies-act-christy-clark_b_5973568.html This is the next logical step in the way the govt. is trying to do business. First, govern by directive so that no opposition can be voiced by the other party. Second, shut down any public opposition by groups exercising their civil rights. This is not a govt that can withstand scrutiny, and it wants to make sure it has to answer to no one! Is the opposition going to speak out about this? This should be debated hot and heavy, with significant public input – not hidden as it has been. Sincerely, Sharon Noble & From: Sharon Noble Sent: October 15, 2014 To: [email protected] Subject: White Paper on The Societies Act One of our most important civil liberties is the right to discuss and debate issues of concern within our communities. Silencing those with whom the government disagrees, or allowing others to silence this debate for purposes of their own, is tantamount to limiting our free speech. What is this government so afraid of? In a healthy democracy, debate should be encouraged. Stifling discourse will lead to tyranny, which seems to be the way this government wants to rule. Ruling by fear and through threats does not belong in BC or Canada. I find this proposal appalling. Sharon Noble
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 06:58:46 +0000