Don't accept a false choice

Scott Pearce
National Post

Thursday, January 05, 2006

My family has been watching in disgust as Paul Martin and the Liberal party mislead Canadians regarding Quebec separation. Mr. Martin would have us believe that Quebecers must make a choice between corruption and separation. This is a cynical attempt to scare voters into supporting what I consider to be the most corrupt government in Canadian history.

While many discouraged Canadians have left our province, my family has remained, to fight for Canada and English-language rights. We love all that is Canadian, and our patriotism has never been questioned. Though I am the mayor of the Township of Gore, on this emotional issue I put my mayor's hat down to speak only as a father who's trying to teach his children to distinguish right from wrong. And I would be cowardly to condone the theft of the money of hardworking taxpayers.

I believe that if Canadian voters re-elect Paul Martin, another referendum will come in short order, and then separation. Therefore, I would like to ask my fellow Canadians a very simple question. If a patriotic Canadian, such as myself, feels this way, how do you think Quebecers who are struggling with their patriotism will react to another Paul Martin government?

Very simply, a vote for Paul Martin is a vote to destroy Canada.