ABOUT FREEDOM PARTY OF ONTARIO'S SLOGAN

Freedom Party of Ontario's slogan is "Let's be frank: some things are black and white."

The first part of the slogan has a double-meaning. It is, on the one hand, a recommendation that we be like Frank, the white tiger who is Freedom Party's icon. Of course, it is also a recommendation that we be honest and forthright by recognizing the fact that "some things are black and white", and by thinking and acting accordingly.

What does Freedom Party mean by "black and white? We are referring to ethical and political philosophy.

In terms of ethics, we use "black and white" to refer to right and wrong; grayness, in this sense, is ethical corruption. Freedom Party members and supporters take the view that good government requires that government be good in an ethical sense; that no government is good if it does what is ethically wrong. We take the view that government must do what is popular only when it is also right. And, when a decision must be made, government must also do what is right, even if it is unpopular. In short, we believe that consensus is a compliment to, but not a substitute for, ethical decision making.

With respect to politics, "black and white" refers to the righteousness of defending ones life, liberty and property. Defending life, liberty and property is either right or it is wrong: there is no gray in-between: in other words, "rights" of life, liberty and property are either absolute, or they do not exist at all. We take the view that government's authority to defend the public ultimately stems from - and, in a democracy, is contingent upon - the right of every individual to defend their life, their liberty and their property.