Posted on 01/25/2005 11:15:43 AM PST by MikeEdwards
Dr. Charles McVety, President of Canada Family Action Coalition, says "People of faith and good will across Canada are deeply disappointed and saddened that Prime Minister Paul Martin has breached their trust by once again breaking his word". Mr. Martin has broken his election promise to allow a free vote re-defining marriage and is now threatening Canadians with an expensive frivolous election and accosting Members of Parliament with loss of their position and the rigors of a campaign to regain their job. In addition Mr. Martin is threatening to fire Cabinet Ministers. He also seems to have plans to withdraw protection for Clergy in his proposed legislation. It appears that Mr. Martin’s promises are not worth the paper they are written on.
On numerous occasions the Prime Minister gave his word to allow Members of Parliament to vote their consciences as he presents legislation to redefine marriage. Mr. Martin realizes that the majority of Canadians oppose his agenda and that he may lose the upcoming vote. Now he has panicked and threatens to force an election upon the Nation. He knows the sitting members are tired and their resources depleted from the election a few months ago. They would then need to launch another election campaign to regain their post. Mr. Martin has broken his word again. . . . .
(Excerpt) Read more at canadafreepress.com ...
Mr Martin is serving his master, that much should be obvious.
And it is NOT the Canadian voters.
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