Apathy is Boring! Democracy is Sexy
Parti Vert de McGill Green Party
I hope you've all been following the news lately! I'm emailing today
to tell you all that APATHY IS BORING! It's election time! Get to know
your local candidates and the different policies of the parties!
The globe has created a nice little compact of each national party's
platform, take a quick peek and inform yourself!
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/family-policies-where-the-parties-stand/article1960342/?from=1962085
More information on the Green Platform can be found at
http://greenparty.ca/files/VisionGreen_GPC_oct1507_rev1.pdf
As you all may have heard, there are questions as to whether Elizabeth
May will be included in this years leaders debate. What do you all
think about this? Take a second and ponder what this says about our
current democratic system; in 2008 the Greens captured 7% of the vote,
in a country which is being led by a Government which received only
38% of the vote; 7% is not inconsequential. Just for reference sake,
the bloc received 10% of the vote and gained 49 seats in the house.
You do the math, 7% of the national vote =0 seats, while 10% of the
national vote= 49 seats. Is this the best we can do for democracy?
Make your voice heard! if you think Elizabeth May should be included
in the leaders debates, sign the petition-
http://greenparty.ca/debate-action
Remember- No matter who you support, think about what is really at
stake, and keep yourself informed!
Enjoy the sunshine!
Over and Out
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Parti Vert de McGill Green Party
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