The Hidden Agenda

In his very first Q&A with reporters this campaign, Stephen Harper has already proven to Canadians why they should be afraid of him. That's a new record for a man who has less charisma than his own cardboard cutout. But, in all seriousness, what the media seemed to gloss over was quite likely the most alarming comment made during the election, and the fact that it's been ignored is worse than disturbing. Now, we all know that Mr. Harper's position on same-sex marriage is that it's bad, and that Parliament was stupid to pass C-38. So it's no surprise that he's promising to try to repeal it.

What is surprising is what Mr. Harper went on to say. Most people have been led to believe that Mr. Harper is in full support of some sort of institution of civil unions or domestic partnerships, "marriage-lite", if you will. What the media all but ignored was that Harper said he'd be perfectly willing to deny even that reduced recognition. He'd be willing to rip up the Charter of Rights and Freedoms if it was the will of Parliament. Now, individual rights are individual rights, whether they be gay rights, abortion rights, minority rights, etc. If Mr. Harper said that he'd be willing to make abortion illegal if Parliament went along with it, there would be a national outcry. And judging by some of the personalities in his Party, all it will take is one decision to establish a beachhead to destroy our Charter, one right at a time. So, Demand Better, Stand up for Canada, and vote for a Liberal. It's the only way to stop this country from turning into the United States of Canada under George W. Harper.