A group of about 30 people gathered on the steps of Vernon's courthouse yesterday to hear Greig Crockett, Green party candidate, speak out against the exclusion of Elizabeth May and demand democratic debates. Crockett was joined by Vernon's well known actor Christine Pilgrim, who specializes in history based theatre, impersonated Elizabeth May, as she was being silenced by faceless media moguls. "One million Canadians deserve to have a voice" claimed Crockett. "Elizabeth May represents values Canadians deserve to hear and solutions that work. Excluding her means there will be no debate on Climate Change or on corporate media concentration and how it damages our democracy. Excluding Elizabeth May from televised debates means that Canadians will now only hear what the major parties want them to hear, not the fresh ideas supported by more and more Canadians." Crockett was joined by supporters of all ages holding signs demanding to have Elizabeth heard. "Elizabeth May is the clear voice of reason in a political world that is ignoring serious issues at its own peril" added Crockett. "Excluding her from debates means silencing all Canadians who want to see a real alternative to the Conservative."
1 comment:
Wow, almost the same enthusiasm as those attending a "Charlie Sheen" farce.
Post a Comment