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Event organizer and opponents attack Harper governmentContinued from page 1Green Party candidate AndrewChlobowski who, along with Khan,in contempt of Parliament for with-called for Green Party Leaderholding information and mislead-Elizabeth May to be included in theing the house. Does this sound like coming televised leaders debates.our Canada? No.He also said the problem withBrayman called for a transpar-Canadian democracy is that it canent, open and accountable govern-be influenced by money.ment with policies and laws based Big money, Chlobowski pointedon identified needs, scientific evi-out, can purchase prominentdence, sound data and what is best advertising and airtime on radiofor all Canadians.and television and bring an issueShe also called for a government or party to the forefront of Canadianin which citizens feel safe to express politics that otherwise would notopposing views and where organi-be there.zations can advocate for their cli-Big money can very well influ-ents without fear of retribution.ence our political debate and polit-We have members of our ical life in ways not present before,RODC, who are afraid to have their he said.names on our blog site because Basically one wealthy individu-their companies have government al or corporation can influence thecontracts, said Brayman.political debate in this country.Brayman called on those pres-MICHELLE SIU / OAKVILLE BEAVERNDP candidate James Ede saident to fight for democracy by mon-the problem with Canadas democ-itoring government actions, speak-ON THE PODIUM:Oakville Liberal candidate Max Khan speaks during the Day for Democracy event on Wednesdayracy today is it has a minority gov-ing out about those who under-night.ernment that acts like a majoritymine democracy, demanding hon-silent on these transgressions,One audience member yelled The organizers later stated all government by not working withesty and civil discourse from par-when our local MP remained silentthat Khan was, speaking about candidates were told they could the elected representatives of otherliamentarians and above all, vot-when democracy was being under-democracy, but was quickly bring as many supporters with parties.ing.mined, guess what folks, Oakvillesilenced.them as they wanted. Ede warned Canadians not toOakville Liberal candidate Maxremained silent. I will not letYoung also said that because With his grievances made public look to a majority government toKhan addressed the audience nextOakville remain silent.organizers advertised the event in Young talked about what democra-solve this democratic problemstating that Canadas institution of After applause and cheers forthe Oakville Beaver as a wake-up cy means to him.because majority governments candemocracy is under attack by theKhan had died down, Young took tocall for all who feel that their vision Democracy is something that be elected with as little as 39 perHarper government, which Khanthe podium.of Canada is at odds with the direc-to be fully appreciated you have to cent of the vote.said, acts like the Harper monar-Young began by saying thetion in which our government is look at it from the perspective of Ede said Canadas democracychy.meeting he was experiencing wastaking us, Youngs supporters were people who dont have democracy, could be made better by strength-The basic tenant of democracy not the meeting that had beenessentially not invited.said Young.ening watchdogs that are indepen-is freedom of speech, thats why we described to him by the organiz-For the Libyan rebel currently dent of government, tackling pov-are here today, freedom of speech, ers.struggling against Moammar erty and supporting womens rightssaid Khan.Were talking about democracyGhadafis regime, Young said, and multiculturalism.So why is it that at the G20 and democracy is based on fairnessdemocracy means that for the first This way more voices would beSummit, peaceful protesters, and I and one of the keys of democracytime in that rebels life he might heard over some voices that arewant to underscore that, wereand fairness is equal opportunity tohave a little power in his own life to heard way too often.arrested and arbitrarily detained. speak and I was mislead somewhatmake choices and improve the The other thing I would sug-Why? Because they spoke against with regards to the nature of thisquality of life for his family or gest is we rekindle our democraticthe government.meeting, he said.power to change the laws so he imagination. For so long weveKhan described his anger over I didnt realize there was goingdoesnt get taken away in the night been told that governments cantPrime Minister Stephen Harpers to be a 10 minute introductionjust for speaking his mind.do this, they cant do that, govern-win some, lose some attitude that was going to be all against theHis hope for freedom is so ments are bad, taxes are bad, saidtoward the government being government. Also, we were told topowerful that he is prepared to die Ede.found in contempt and took a shottalk about democracy, which I amjust to get a chance to have it, said I think its time for us to startat Young for saying nothing on prepared to do. I was not told thereYoung.thinking about what governmentsthese issues.was going to be a political speechYoung concluded his remarks can do and to once again see themThis is the rule of law. You against Prime Minister Harper, so Iby stating a day does not go by as a positive force for society and todont get to win some, lose some. dont know if Mr. Khan broke thewhere he does not thank God he start with an honest, but civil con-You have to get it right every single rules or if I didnt hear the ruleslives in Canada.versation about what that positivetime, said Khan.Oakville NDP candidate James Ederight.Those present next heard from force can be.When our local MP remained BUYING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE IN THE GTA?With nearly 200 Sales Representatives and Brokers, RE/MAX Aboutowne is the perfect choice. From starter homes to luxury waterfront properties, from residential or commercial rentals to investment properties, we can help you, and guide you every step of the way. 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