Richard Attenborough. David Suzuki. Al Gore. Tim Flannery. A vast army of scientists and observers all agree that the condition of The Earth and trends in climate change suggest that humanity is on a short and steady course towards self-destruction.
There is widespread agreement at this point. But there is no appropriate and effective strategic plan in place to stop the rapid destruction and erosion of the life giving environment on our planet.
Attenborough said, “Humanity has become a force of nature. What happens next really is up to us.” [The Truth About Global Warming. CBC-TV, January 1, 2007]
We need the right Plan. We need it now. We must implement it swiftly in Canada and provide example and leadership for all of the countries and peoples of the world, from which our people are derived.
Guelph can lead the way in finding solutions and implementing them. Liberal Leader Stephane Dion has The Plan for environmental healing in Canada. I want to work with him to implement it in a Liberal Government, just as I worked for him in his bid to become the Leader of The Liberal Party of Canada. His plan gives us hope. It needs to be implemented immediately.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Democratic Values: The Torch
Democratic Values, practices and processes have been a guiding light in my life, instilled into me by my father. Liberty, equality, and fraternity, and self-government are central and enduring components of democracy.
I can only offer the voters in Guelph inclusive, free and respectful choice. A useful Vision and an appropriate strategic plan can only be formulated through consultation, discussion, and respectful debate. This is how I have facilitated government of the people, by the people, and for the people in many environments of all sizes through the course of my lifetime.
Some politicians seek to tamper with and adjust our institutions, processes, and democratic values. Often this is because they do not grasp the sublime operation of our lumbering institutions, nor the finely balanced processes we have employed in building a great nation. Some do not embrace the Values of democracy and self-government.
I embrace it all with the heartfelt gratitude to our Canadian forbearers. They’ve handed us a Torch. We should hold it high…higher. And pass it safely to those who follow. With this Torch we can illuminate the world.
I can only offer the voters in Guelph inclusive, free and respectful choice. A useful Vision and an appropriate strategic plan can only be formulated through consultation, discussion, and respectful debate. This is how I have facilitated government of the people, by the people, and for the people in many environments of all sizes through the course of my lifetime.
Some politicians seek to tamper with and adjust our institutions, processes, and democratic values. Often this is because they do not grasp the sublime operation of our lumbering institutions, nor the finely balanced processes we have employed in building a great nation. Some do not embrace the Values of democracy and self-government.
I embrace it all with the heartfelt gratitude to our Canadian forbearers. They’ve handed us a Torch. We should hold it high…higher. And pass it safely to those who follow. With this Torch we can illuminate the world.
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