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The saying, "better late than never" is taking on a new meaning around Freedom Party's offices. Because for us, being late with our publication of Freedom Flyer has always meant tremendous progress for Freedom Party in every other area of activity. So maybe I should tell you now that the next issue of Freedom Flyer won't be published till 1988!
Just kidding, of course. We fully expected to have this issue of the party newsletter in your hands by December 1986, but with the pending court decision on Sunday closing laws on December 18, and with our emphasis on our campaign promoting freedom of choice in Sunday shopping, well, what can I say that hasn't been said before?
As many of you may know, Freedom Party celebrated its third anniversary on January 1 of this year. That's right, our party is now officially three years old, and in this, our fourth year of activity, things are looking very promising for the immediate and long-term future.
After only three years (less time than expected), we have reached the stage where Freedom Party has earned the respect and credibility that its supporters have placed their investment in. It's an investment that's now beginning to pay off, but like any organization that is growing, that 'pay-off' has certain strings attached.
With increased success comes increased responsibility, not only on the part of the provincial executive, but more importantly, upon all our members and supporters. Now, I already know what you're probably thinking; "He is going to ask us for more money" --- and you're right. In fact, as a Freedom Party supporter, that's what you've been paying us to do, because raising money, recruiting supporters, and employing both in an effort to attain a political ideal is what effective political action is all about.
While it is true that Fp is receiving more contributions and support than ever before, we also have an expanded market that demands more of our resources than ever before. Consider that our most recent campaigns were fully provincial in nature, not merely local (London), as had been our primary emphasis until now. And as a consequence of that activity, our out-of-town media coverage was greater over the last two months than in our entire previous history combined.
As a political party, we are fast approaching a pivotal point in our history, which at this moment in time may seem, from the outside, as a presumptuous claim to make. But great moments in history are rarely recognized at the time they occur; it is only through our ever-reliable hindsight (we all seem to have eyes in the back of our head) that they are ultimately acknowledged.
Given our current growth, our debt-free status, and the type of committed supporters and activists we seem to be attracting (Freedom Party has not had a single member since January 1, 1984 not renew their membership to the party), the stage is being set for an effective political movement unlike anything Ontarians have traditionally been accustomed to --- a political movement that actually acknowledges, in a consistent and rational manner, individual rights and freedom of choice.
But let's always remember that no matter how impatiently we may await the realization of a truly free society, the steps necessary in the attainment of such a society are the very steps that Freedom Party and its supporters have been taking since the party's inception in 1984.
1987 is sure to bring many surprises, new issues, and activity. On behalf of all of us here at Freedom Party, we hope you will continue to support us faithfully and enthusiastically as you have up till now.
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last updated on April 28, 2002
