"The only thing worse for the environment than a Harper minority is a Harper majority.
"I’m talking about the biggest environmental threat — climate change. Over the past five years, the Conservatives have not only repeatedly backpedaled on Canada’s promises to cut our greenhouse gas emissions, they’ve aggressively campaigned other countries to follow suit. Under the Tories, the environment minister has become a de facto deputy to the ministry of finance — with the last one leaving to work at a bank and the newest, Peter Kent, spending his inaugural week championing Alberta’s oil sands. ...
"So, where does that leave us? As charities, environmental groups can’t wade into politics without losing their status. They won’t tell you who to vote for, if you care about Mother Earth.
"Left-wing, grassroots groups have filled the void. Both Project Democracy (www.projectdemocracy.ca) and Catch 22 (http://catch22campaign.ca) are web-based campaigns to block a Harper majority by targeting key ridings. ...
"If I lived in a vulnerable riding, I’d tick whatever box had the best chance of blocking a Tory majority with ruthless determination.
"My children’s future is at stake."
Full article: Porter: Earth lovers make strong case for blocking Harper.
This campaign has so far ignored the biggest challenge facing the country, and in fact the human race - just because Dion was charisma-challenged doesn't mean he was wrong!
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