March, 1988

A strong stand against forced bilingualism (Bill 72, Bill 8, and Bill 101 in Quebec) and private school funding would be a shortcut to Queens Park.

- Douglas Kennedy, BEAVERTON, Ontario

EDITOR: How would you explain why the three parties with an opposite stand on both issues are in Queens Park now? Whether we like to admit it or not, forced bilingualism and public (ie., government) funding for schools are largely supported by most voters, mainly because they don't understand the fundamentals behind either issue.

The average voter (ie. the "majority") can be counted on to vote for almost any political policies and programs which promise "free" anything (despite the obvious cost such programs incur), and will support almost any law that pretends to enforce "equal rights" --- regardless of whether it actually does or not. Why? Because the average voter still believes that he can get more out of the system than he has put into it. It just isn't so.

Re-educating the public is the long way to Queen's Park. If you care to join us for the ride, why not start by ordering some of our buttons against official bilingualism? (contact us for pricing). For now, they can be ordered by contacting e-mail(or visit our Feedback area on this website). By wearing one, you'll draw questions and inquiries and meet individuals already in agreement with you on the issue. Educating people about individual freedom starts in our own homes and workplaces.

Originally published: Freedom Flyer 14