2.29.2008

do more than complain. get to work.

I posted a comment at The Galloping Beaver that I realized belongs at wmtc, too.

The progressive Canadian blogosphere is in a frenzy over revelations that the change to the film tax credit was engineered by an evangelical Christian group. Coming hard on the heels of the anti-choice bill currently before the House of Commons, this is indeed a frightening revelation. We need to take seriously.

I hope progressive Canadians - that is, the mainstream of Canada - will do more than complain to each other. I hope bloggers will do more than sound the panic alarm and say I told you so. (That's not directed at anyone in particular. I've seen it at at least 10 blogs today.)

Religious zealots are allowed to influence government. And so are we. We have to make sure we work harder than they do. Progressive, tolerant people are the majority in this country, and we have to make our voices known - not just in the blogosphere, but in Ottawa.

I hope everyone reading this will do more than just complain to each other. Educating each other - and venting - is important, but that alone won't stop the religious right.

The Christian Right obviously have a foot in the door. Our job is to see that foot pushed out and the door slammed on their agenda.

Please contact your MP to express your displeasure. Contact Stephen Harper, and Heritage Canada, and everyone else you can think of.

Email is good, but a handwritten letter is much more effective. It's a bit more work, but what could be more important?

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