tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365742292024-03-14T01:42:53.170-07:00Mighty HostComments on Today's IssuesROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-20590176234781633142014-03-17T06:09:00.000-07:002014-03-17T06:09:10.462-07:00Radical Islam explainedView this vid. This lady explains, with detailed research, the roots and reach of radical Islam with reference to Al Quaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood, the force behind Sharia in the West and the brutality that accompanies its expansion.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/AU13D4ZPtQM?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-54939952760054434602014-02-19T15:37:00.000-08:002014-02-19T15:54:56.220-08:00Roadkill Radio News Release: B.C. MLAS Punked into Raising Gay Flag by Lying Sex Activist <div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
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officials are too busy gushing and chumming with sex-activist-<i><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">cum</span></span></i></i>-MLA
Spencer Chandra Herbert to learn the facts behind his “<i><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Nyet!</span></span></i></i>”
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">“Instead,” says Kari Simpson, “Premier Clark,
Attorney-General (and Justice Minister) Suzanne Anton, and Speaker of
the House Linda Reid built him a media platform, right under the
Legislature flagpole, with the Speaker of the House—decked out in
full regalia—slapping him on the back and applauding as lie after lie
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">“It’s shameful, and a disgrace! These women are supposed
to be role models? They’re goofs, gullible and silly—and apparently,
will swallow anything,” says Simpson.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Simpson, president and CEO of the Internet public
affairs site <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=79260676&msgid=421915&act=WYDT&c=1108990&destination=http%3A%2F%2FRoadKillRadio.com"><i><b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-weight: bold;">RoadKillRadio.com</span></span></i></b></i></a>,
has <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=79260676&msgid=421915&act=WYDT&c=1108990&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultureguard.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2FHerbert-Feb-19-2014.pdf">written</a> to Spencer Chandra
Herbert, challenging him to provide facts to support his serious
accusations about Russia. In her letter, she flatly calls
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Simpson is armed with both a legal opinion about the law
recently passed by the Russian Federation, and
an English translation of it; and clearly, nothing in the new law
makes “criminals” of Russian homosexuals.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Suzanne Anton, Attorney General for British Columbia, released this
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">“<i><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Equal rights for the LGBT
community are fundamental human rights so we are pleased to join with
colleagues from across the political spectrum and support the raising
of the Pride Flag at the British
Columbia Legislature. The flag will be
raised after Question Period today at approximately at 3:00 pm.”</span></span></i></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The politically-motivated flag-raising took place Feb.
13, 2014. “Clearly she is ill-informed, grossly naïve, and ripe for a
good sex activist punking; moreover, she seems to have forgotten that
the flags that fly at the Parlaiment Buildings represent the people
of British Columbia, not a small minority of political activists with
a fraudulant agenda,” says Simpson.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Simpson says it is time for British
Columbia to have a constructive look at what is
happening in schools, and also the colossal medial and social costs
to taxpayers associated with the practice of homosexuality in British Columbia.
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">“The media and our elected officials have to grow up and
begin to have an informed, open, logical, truthful and reasoned
discussion about the issue,” she said. “Most British Columbians
would be horrified to see how their tax dollars are being used and
abused, and even more horrified to learn how students—a captive
audience for sex activists—are being subjected to
politically-motivated propaganda that has life-changing, and often
deadly, consequences.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">In the meantime, says Simpson to the Premier and the
Attorney General, “Take down the flag. Every day it flies, you are
advertising to those of us who are informed that you are so punkable.
You owe British Columbians a big apology for disgracing us in this
way.”</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Homosexuality was decriminalized in Russia
in 1993, Simpson points out; and the recently-passed law only
prohibits propaganda that promotes non-traditional sex from being
disseminated to minor children.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">“Russia
is on the right track,” says Simpson. “They just say: ‘Don’t lie to
the kids!’ That’s what we should say, too.”</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Contact:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Kari
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Simpson’s letter to Spencer Chandra Herbert click <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=79260676&msgid=421915&act=WYDT&c=1108990&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultureguard.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2FHerbert-Feb-19-2014.pdf" target="_blank">here</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Legal Opinion on the Russian law <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=79260676&msgid=421915&act=WYDT&c=1108990&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultureguard.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2FLaw-No-135-FZ_ADF-Opinion-final.pdf" target="_blank">here</a></span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.0pt;">English translation of the lwa in Russian to protect
children <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=79260676&msgid=421915&act=WYDT&c=1108990&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultureguard.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2FAnti-LGBT-Propaganda-to-Minors-Law-Russia.pdf">here</a></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=79260676&msgid=421915&act=WYDT&c=1108990&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultureguard.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2FAnti-LGBT-Propaganda-to-Minors-Law-Russia.pdf"></a></span></span></span>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-21598719161446902382014-02-18T20:45:00.001-08:002014-02-18T20:59:33.125-08:00Flag-Flying BC Government Surrenders to Gay Activists<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Usually when a besieged city surrenders, it hoists a white flag. But the beleaguered BC Government in Victoria signaled its surrender by hoisting the rainbow flag over the BC Legislature in a very tortured attempt to show "solidarity" with homosexual and lesbian activists around the world. The ostensible trigger point for this foolish display was the hysterical reaction to Russia's recent enactment of a law making it illegal to promote activities and behaviours to young children---behaviours which could be harmful to their health and development. The list of such behaviours include: inducing addiction to alcohol, tobacco, violence and bloodshed, pornography and early sexuality, including homosexuality. If only our western governments would take some steps to protect young children from those who would corrupt, pervert and abuse them!<br />
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Following the lead of Kari Simpson of <a href="http://www.cultureguard.com/" target="_blank">Culture Guard</a> and <a href="http://roadkillradio.com/" target="_blank">Roadkill Radio</a> fame, I have written a letter to the BC Premier, the Attorney General and my own MP and I urge each of you to do the same. This is ridiculous to have the BC Government aligning itself with the radical gay lobby. We know they already are imposing those views on young children in BC public schools but to assume a moral superiority in dictating to the Russians in the one area where Russia is actually showing responsibility is a little bit much!
My letter is below and below that is the contact info for the Premier and the Attorney General. Be sure to contact your own MP as well. Folks, the agenda keeps moving forward. It is tiresome but we must take a stand and hold these elected representatives accountable. They are violating their solemn duty to provide a safe and secure social framework for childhood development. We must speak up and not let them assume that nobody will notice.<br />
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Letter to the Premier and Attorney General:<br />
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<b><i>Dear Premier Clark, Attorney General Suzanne Anton and Hon. Doug Donaldson:
I am appalled that you would allow the rainbow flag to fly over the BC Legislature in a misguided expression of "solidarity" with the proponents of non-traditional sexual orientation. The excuse that our province is attempting to make a political statement in support of equal rights for those of non-traditional sexual practices and relationships in Russia, is both ignorant of the facts and outside the scope of BC's involvement with the Olympic Games. Anyone who has studied the issue with an open mind knows that the Russian law recently enacted was intended to protect children from harmful propaganda and from the pressure to participate in unhealthy sexual practices. The sudden abandonment of every vestige of propriety and self-respect (by identifying the government of BC with the radical fringe of the gay movement) is such an egregious example of political cowardice in the face of social terrorism and media complicity that I wonder how you can expect BC residents to retain any honour for the offices which you hold. </i></b><br />
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<b><i>I beg you to take down this offensive flag and disavow the public statements that were given when it was raised. Enjoy the rest of the Olympic Games and---when you have a minute---begin thinking about how we can protect BC children from the harmful sexual propaganda that is being foisted on them every day in BC schools, in BC media and by those who want to destroy the moral traditional foundations of family and society. </i></b><br />
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<b><i>With hope that reason and morality may once again be lifted up in this province, </i></b><br />
<b><i>Rod Taylor </i></b><br />
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Call or email your MLA, the Premier and the AG:<br />
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Premier Christy Clark <br />
email: premier@gov.bc.ca<br />
phone: 250 387-1715<br />
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Hon. Suzanne Anton<br />
email: jag.minister@gov.bc.ca<br />
phone: 250 387-1866
ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-74258754023783997282011-03-06T17:32:00.000-08:002011-03-06T17:33:34.613-08:00<object style="height: 390px; width: 640px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/D8ZWiwOxc_I?version=3"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/D8ZWiwOxc_I?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="390"></object>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-58797120063403832472010-12-17T16:37:00.000-08:002010-12-17T16:45:07.440-08:00Can They Kick Christ Out of Narnia?by LEE DUIGON<br /><br />Lee Duigon is a Christian freelance writer whose work can be seen at:<br /><a href="http://chalcedon.edu">http://chalcedon.edu</a><br /><br />View all blogs by Lee Duigon...<br /> <br /> <br />Actor Liam Neeson has made one of the stupidest comments of the year:<br /><br /> He said: “Aslan symbolizes a Christ-like figure but he also symbolizes for me Mohammed, Buddha, and all the great spiritual leaders and prophets over the centuries.”<br /><br /> Aslan is the great Lion at the heart of C. S. Lewis’ Narnia stories. Neeson is the actor who provides Aslan’s voice in the current crop of Narnia movies.<br /><br /> If you have read the Narnia books, you know the following facts about Aslan: 1) he created the world of Narnia and gave it life; 2) he died in place of a sinner, when he himself was without sin; 3) after he died, he came to life again, in the flesh; 4) he is king over all kings, not just in Narnia but in all worlds; 5) he is in our world, too, but here he has another name.<br /><br /> These characteristics describe Jesus Christ and only Jesus Christ. They do not describe Mohammed or Buddha or L. Ron Hubbard or anybody else.<br /><br /> Mr. Neeson is supposedly a practicing Catholic. Maybe he needs to practice harder. Maybe he needs a better coach.<br /><br /> What does he mean, Aslan “also symbolizes for me Mohammed, Buddha,” etc.? But those two words, “for me,” are the key to understanding this idiocy.<br /><br /> If I say, “For me, two and two make three,” I am an idiot. If I say, “For me, Liberace was the first president of the United States,” I am an idiot. And if I make a habit of saying things like that, I’m not only an idiot, but crazy, too. Meanwhile, if I say such things, people answer, “Why should we care what anything is for you? Who are you, that we should care?” But they don’t say that to Mr. Neeson because he’s a big-deal Hollywood movie actor.<br /><br /> The Narnia books, and by extension the movies based on them, are explicitly Christian. They were written to convey a Christian message and no other kind of message. And yet here is the actor who does Aslan’s voice trying to water down that message until there’s nothing left but water. Why?<br /><br /> Probably for the same reason that some professed Christians catch themselves saying “happy holiday” instead of “Merry Christmas”: something inhibits them from mentioning Christ’s name, even to denote a holiday purposely created to proclaim Christ's birth. Maybe they’re afraid of some really cool media or academic type looking askance at them and saying, “Oh--you’re one of those.”<br /><br /> In the vast, overwhelming majority of our movies, television shows, popular songs, novels, comic books, video games, and every other form of story-telling--which is what all these assorted entertainment options are--we can find no trace of Jesus Christ or God the Father. The average person consumes thousands, or tens of thousands, of these stories in his life. Each time he does, he visits a world in which God does not exist. (We aren’t counting the stories that are overtly anti-God or anti-Christian.) The fact that that world is imaginary seems irrelevant.<br /><br /> The great thing about a godless universe is that there’s no one in it who can tell us what to do, no one to say, “Thou shalt not.” In this universe, we are the gods--well, some of us, at least: the ones who can say “for me” and make it stick for everybody else. The only bad thing about the godless universe is that it isn’t real.<br /><br /> We live in the real universe created by God and governed by his law, whether we like it or not. We ourselves are his creation. But many of us choose to believe in the universe that they’ve imagined, where there is no God and we make up the law as we go along. Our towering mass of godless fiction feeds our folly.<br /><br /> To say that “Jesus equals Mohammed equals Buddha equals Zeus and Baal and Ra-Horakhte” is to make them all equal to nothing, and to attempt to deprive Christ the King of having anything to say about what goes on in the world. But come Judgment Day, He will have plenty to say about it.<br /><br /> Meanwhile, it seems that we can’t even let one movie bear a Christian message without trying to drain Jesus out of it. Our secular pooh-bahs are acutely afraid of Jesus Christ.<br /><br /> And well they should be. They can say, “For me, Christ is not the Lord”; but their own unquenchable fear of him knows better.<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.chronwatch-america.com:80/blogs/1798/Can-They-Kick-Christ-Out-of-Narnia.html">http://www.chronwatch-america.com:80/blogs/1798/Can-They-Kick-Christ-Out-of-Narnia.html</a>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-43734525506822190292010-08-17T21:53:00.000-07:002010-08-17T21:54:51.550-07:00Canadian Taxpayers on the Cost of Processing Refugees<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JrJWydGJ_CQ&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JrJWydGJ_CQ&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" 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re. the Flotilla IncidentClick on link below to listen to interview with Israeli Public Affairs Minister re the situation in Israel this past week.<br /><br /><a href="http://4mycanada.ca/Audio/IsraelGazaBriefingCall.mp3">http://4mycanada.ca/Audio/IsraelGazaBriefingCall.mp3</a>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-79856280927978965372010-06-04T13:47:00.001-07:002010-06-05T11:57:21.585-07:00We Con the World<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FOGG_osOoVg&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FOGG_osOoVg&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-91310342450730116732009-10-01T07:08:00.000-07:002009-10-01T07:16:39.053-07:00Ron Gray on the Fair Tax<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZhLWXWuSrLs&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZhLWXWuSrLs&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-66080699023640042332009-03-25T18:51:00.000-07:002009-03-25T18:52:55.463-07:00Obama Turns Back the Clock<a href="http://chp.skeenabulkley.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=481&Itemid=34" class="contentpagetitle"></a> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <span style="font-style: italic;">by Colin Mason <a href="http://www.pop.org./" target="_blank">Population Research Institute</a></span><br /><br /> At a time when highly significant—even historic—breakthroughs in adult stem cell research have become almost daily occurrences and almost to the point of being mundane, President Obama has chosen to turn back the clock, and starting today, will force taxpayers to subsidize the unethical over the ethical, the unworkable over what works, and hype and hyperbole over hope.<br /><br /> Human embryo destroying stem cell research is not only unethical, unworkable, and unreliable, it is now demonstrably unnecessary.<br /><br />--Congressman Christopher Smith (R-NJ), March 9, 2009<br /><br />This speech, at which were present so-called “snowflake babies” (former frozen embryos, implanted and carried to term), was made in response to President Obama’s March 9th executive order, which sweepingly legalized embryonic stem-cell research in an attempt to remove “limitations on scientific inquiry.”<br /><br />“Rather than furthering discovery,” said Obama in his March 9th statement immediately preceding the signing of the order, “our government has forced what I believe is a false choice between sound science and moral values. In this case, I believe the two are not inconsistent. As a person of faith, I believe we are called to care for each other and work to ease human suffering.”<br /><br />While most pro-lifers are vigorously opposed to embryonic stem-cell research, many have difficulty defending their stance because of supposed medical advances which the research has made possible. Many would be surprised to learn that any and all medical breakthroughs made regarding stem cells have been made without using embryos. Work with these cells has produced promising research and may lead to dramatic cures of all manner of diseases. As Michaela Kingston writes, in an article entitled “Pardon Me, Your Ideology is Showing”:<br /><br /> ESCs may have the potential to cure many diseases. But after ten years and billions of dollars, they still have not realised their potential. In the meantime, stem cells isolated from adults have proven to be quite effective in relieving human suffering. Even better, if you’re on the ESC bandwagon, are "induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells", which behave almost exactly like ESCs but do not involve embryo destruction. These iPS cells do not involve costly embryo manipulation and can be made from a patient’s own cells, avoiding immune rejection.<br /><br />So, in other words, Obama has not only signed off on a procedure which would be morally unacceptable no matter what its scientific advantages, he has done so in the face of all medical and scientific evidence. In addition to this, Obama also rescinded Bush’s Executive Order 13435, which poured funding into research involving adult stem cells. In short, Obama has effectively worked to kill adult stem cell research (i.e., the only stem cell research that has produced results) to pour money into a dead-end, highly controversial research instead.<br /><br />The president’s supposed desire to “work to ease human suffering” rings hollow when it is clear that the procedures he espouses have proven scientifically fruitless. In addition to this, morally concerned scientists have not only identified the moral hazard, but they have even offered a workable solution.<br /><br />But it is to no avail.<br /><br />Obama’s ideological bone-tossing apparently extends to forced abortion, as well. The FY2009 Omnibus Bill, signed into law by the president on March 11th, contains a loophole that allows funding to go the UNFPA, regardless of whether or not they are involved in forced abortion or sterilization. The Reagan-era Kemp-Kasten amendment, clearly dictates that American tax dollars cannot be used to fund coercive abortion or sterilization overseas. Even when House pro-lifers proposed an amendment that would essentially force the UNFPA to be regulated under Kemp-Kasten like everyone else, it was overturned.<br /><br />The message that this sends is very clear: Obama wants his programs funded, regardless of the costs. He is perfectly willing to cut a swathe through both legal and moral concerns to achieve this goal. However, not only is he willing to cast aside concerns, he is even willing to disregard the basic cold logic of the matter, the logic upon which delicate, bi-partisan agreements are made.<br /><br />This logic dictates that, while we may not agree on abortion, we agree that women should never be forced to have abortions; that, shelving the moral controversies, embryonic stem cell research is a sterile science and should be abandoned in favor of more productive investigations. This logic dictates that Americans are split on the subject of abortion, and it is thus irresponsible to use their tax dollars equally to fund something that so many of them find morally repugnant.<br /><br />In the words of Kingston, far from promoting “responsiblility,” Obama has only paved the way for “pressure on scientists from media hype, special interest groups, lobbyists and a poorly informed but well-meaning public to pursue dead-end research.”<br /><br />Simply speaking, Obama really is willing to turn back the clock—to turn it back to a time when the people had little say in government, and when government took little interest in the scientific or moral conundrums placed before it.<br /><br />God save us from “change” like this.</td></tr></tbody></table>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-4137621385684672652009-02-26T08:52:00.000-08:002009-02-26T08:53:27.514-08:00Firearm Ownership is Your RIGHT<a href="http://chp.skeenabulkley.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=468&Itemid=34" class="contentpagetitle"></a> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <span style="font-style: italic;">by Jim Hnatiuk CHP National Leader</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><img src="http://chp.skeenabulkley.ca/images/stories//2007/JIm%20Terrace.jpg" style="width: 154px; height: 195px;" align="left" border="0" hspace="1" vspace="1" /></span>Canadian gun owners are discovering that the CHP promotes and champions the right to own a firearm and the right to own and enjoy their private property. The CHP <span style="font-style: italic;"></span>also believes these rights must be embedded in our Constitution.<br /><br />Trappers, seal hunters, fishermen, elk and wild boar farmers, like all Canadians, need an assurance that the hard-earned reward of their labour is protected under the law inasmuch as they have a right to own their property. Currently, there is no such assurance, since the right to private property was intentionally left out of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.<br /><br />The CHP policy 6.7.7 clearly states: “We assert that the federal government must not restrict the right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms, whether for sporting use or for self-defence.”<br /><br />CHP policy 7.1.6 states: “We believe the ‘Charter of Rights’ should be amended to include the right to private ownership and enjoyment of property.”<br /><br />CHP Canada is willing to take a stand on behalf of gun owners, gun retailers, and recreational shooting ranges.<br /><br />Canadian governments have tried to make Canada a safer country by enacting tighter firearms control. The results:<br /> A gross misuse of Canadian taxpayer’s dollars<br /> More Canadians feel unsafe in their homes, offices, and streets than at any other time in our history<br /><br />The newly developed Canadian Firearms Institute (https://www.cfi-icaf.ca/) recently reported that Canada's Gun Registry has cost Canadians one half million dollars per day, and two billion dollars over 10 years. The useful information gleaned is that only 2.27% of the guns used in homicides are registered. How does this information help to prevent crime or make us safer? The truth is that it doesn’t.<br /><br />Gary Mauser, a leading Canadian criminologist says, “the track record of 'gun control' actually reducing criminal violence is not good. No government in the world can boast that the introduction of stricter firearms laws has actually reduced criminal violence. Firearms have been banned in Jamaica, Hong Kong, New York City, and Washington, DC, without leading to decreases in homicides.” So what we have in Canada are successive governments spending a lot of your money - for little or no return! And a reduction in individual liberty.<br /><br />The CHP's "Better Solution" is...not to restrict the liberty of law abiding Canadian citizens but rather to appropriately punish criminals who attack our society. CHP Canada understands that this is where the deterrent should be applied. How many police officers and other effective resources could this money fund?<br />In every other area of public activity – training is implemented to achieve greater safety. Why can’t our government understand that this is also true with firearms? The CHP does! Instead of the gun registry, a better solution is to invest in providing the best of training for our citizens, and to provide the technical expertise, facilities and instructions through certified education programs. This would develop and encourage the sport, enhance safety, and allow people to be aware of their obligations and responsibilities.<br /><br />Better Solutions begin at <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.chp.ca">www.chp.ca</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-72226578149784062292009-02-26T08:02:00.000-08:002009-02-26T08:03:55.919-08:0012-year-old steals day with pro-life speech<a href="%3Cobject%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22movie%22%20value=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/wOR1wUqvJS4&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowFullScreen%22%20value=%22true%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cembed%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/wOR1wUqvJS4&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20allowfullscreen=%22true%22%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wOR1wUqvJS4&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wOR1wUqvJS4&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></a>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-77139437411754008032009-02-26T07:57:00.000-08:002009-02-26T08:01:52.809-08:00David Macdonald---telling it like it isDavid <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Macdonald</span> has been through it all. He has been an activist in the world of same-sex attraction and has experienced the highs and lows of that lifestyle. You can read <a href="http://www.davidmacd.com/web_pages/gay_testimony.htm">his story in his words here.<br /></a>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-34657322178406269802009-01-09T12:00:00.000-08:002009-01-09T12:13:21.676-08:00Vicki Gunn---Prolife Profile in the Big Blue Wave<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.vickigunn.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/vickigunn.jpg.w300h432.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px;" src="http://www.vickigunn.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/vickigunn.jpg.w300h432.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Suzanne Fortin's popular prolife blog, <a href="http://bluewavecanada.blogspot.com/">Big Blue Wave</a>, is doing a series on Pro-Lifers in Their Own Words. Here's Suzanne's story on Vicki Gunn...<br /><p><a href="http://vickigunn.web.aplus.net/pblog/index.php">"Vicki Gunn</a> is the Executive Director of the <a href="http://www.chp.ca/">Christian Heritage Party of Canada</a>. She also operates the CHP's <a href="http://cv.11.forumer.com/index.php">Canadian Viewpoints</a> message board. She was a <a href="http://www.vickigunn.com/">federal candidate</a> in the most recent elections, and I had the pleasure of working with her during the 2007 Ontario provincial election, during which she ran as a candidate in Glengarry-Prescott-Russell."<br /></p><p><a href="http://bluewavecanada.blogspot.com/2009/01/pro-lifers-in-their-own-words-1-vicki.html#links">Here is her story:<br /></a></p><blockquote><a href="http://bluewavecanada.blogspot.com/2009/01/pro-lifers-in-their-own-words-1-vicki.html#links">My first awareness of abortion was when I started working in Toronto in the mid 1970s. I was stopped at Bloor and Yonge and asked to sign a petition for a Dr. Henry Morgentaler to be granted the right to perform abortions...</a></blockquote>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-90818738286841192932008-12-31T06:15:00.000-08:002008-12-31T06:19:50.349-08:00They Should be Happy Now---the Tank is Half Empty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Th94OCMFdY5WQY6RmAs4_mtW__tWiJcL5xqW4X1d0ncSDhfnMfT5CyiNyYFEw3CQrr_BDhEgvkrZxz0BgDFN-oReblF3NY7E-EOKN3JtRG6NGtfTIS0QLX2XSXG6aSTEVt_E/s1600-h/Rod+sign+4+%5B640x480%5D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Th94OCMFdY5WQY6RmAs4_mtW__tWiJcL5xqW4X1d0ncSDhfnMfT5CyiNyYFEw3CQrr_BDhEgvkrZxz0BgDFN-oReblF3NY7E-EOKN3JtRG6NGtfTIS0QLX2XSXG6aSTEVt_E/s320/Rod+sign+4+%5B640x480%5D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285958681110575618" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">by Rod Taylor Deputy Leader of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada</span><br />For several years now, the "coalition" parties have been calling for a slowing of development, less industry, less consumption of manufactured goods---all in the name of "saving the environment". Based on faulty science and propelled by hype, the bogus claim that CO2 is responsible for yet-unproven global warming has been the justification for policies worldwide more likely to usher in oppressive world government than to produce cleaner air or more sustainable forests and ice floes.<br /><br />Now that a confluence of political and economic forces has resulted in a series of financial crises and we have the results so sought-after by the confused (less development, less industry, less consumption), one would expect the leaders of the movement to be ecstatic. Instead, they are racing around looking for ways to stimulate the economy, support the big auto business and protect the "rights" of political parties to feed from the public trough.<br /><br />While conspiring to overthrow the government, they talk about "working together". While opposing corporate tax cuts, they insist on multi-billion dollar corporate bailouts. Happy with half-truths, they use the term "pay equity" to energize their base, rather than "equal pay for equal work", a concept we could all agree on. They use "death with dignity" to justify the killing of the aged and the infirm. George Orwell, in "1984" exposed this insidious abuse of language as a prop for the acceptance of evil. Public deception at public expense is a public disgrace.ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-29217016211013301192008-12-12T05:41:00.000-08:002008-12-12T22:14:32.028-08:00Isn't it interesting...<span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" >by Elaine Taylor</span><br /><pre wrap=""><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjooPLVTo7abzJWxt5i_eRwPo_tf4kcd-r0f5F9aXFKeiocYFwcKa3YnhUHth781v8C3EbXn6bWnmVt5hyphenhyphenVUkVAk5gdpCR5RkUsW67dlByJHRb53ZA7sLNRRdH6zGhNPIfKyo7T/s1600-h/FirstLadyREDEYE+gone.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjooPLVTo7abzJWxt5i_eRwPo_tf4kcd-r0f5F9aXFKeiocYFwcKa3YnhUHth781v8C3EbXn6bWnmVt5hyphenhyphenVUkVAk5gdpCR5RkUsW67dlByJHRb53ZA7sLNRRdH6zGhNPIfKyo7T/s320/FirstLadyREDEYE+gone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278899960003496770" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Isn't it interesting.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">If we take CHP into the public square, we are too religious.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">We let liars speak in the public square. We are so tolerant.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">We let wreckers speak in the public square. We are so tolerant.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">We let God-haters speak in the public square. We are tolerantly dumb.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">We pay, with our taxes, liars, wreckers, censors, & God-haters (whether misguided or intentional, the result is the same), to indoctrinate us. (national broadcasting, public education).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">If we take CHP into the church, we are too political.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">We say we believe in absolutes. Some things are wrong.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">We say we believe absolute truth can only be based in God's Truth.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Do we really believe this?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Do we have convictions, or do we have mere preferences?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Do we have boldness or do we have timidity?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">You may believe our "true North (is) strong & free", but why are you whispering?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Are church leaders more afraid of losing their tax exempt status than their freedom?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">They will lose their tax-exempt status eventually anyway, and then their freedom, because both will be taken away. Better to lose it on principle, standing for what is right, than simply concede defeat to secular</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">oppressors.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">What part of Christian Heritage Party is so scary or irrelevant or inappropriate or unscriptural that it cannot be presented with equal opportunity when we are faced with fulfilling our civic duty, that is, participating in the democratic privilege of helping to choose our country's leaders?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The secularists (our state religion) have no qualms about using the state's institutions to promote their Godless agenda. They are true to what they believe, while we won't even talk about the issues in the congregation lest we offend someone who disagrees.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">We're taught throughout scripture & in church that the man of integrity has a walk consistent with his talk. The unbeliever's biggest complaint against Christians that I have heard over the years is this hypocrisy. Granted, with the world we're damned if we do & damned if we don't. But for which would you rather be criticised?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Do we really believe our faith should affect all areas of our lives? Well what about our politics? Does it make sense - is it consistent - to acknowledge as a legal & viable contender for Canada's leadership, a political party that upholds the very value system and democracy that derives from JudeoChristian foundations? No other party can claim that.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">If 'viable' is a word that chokes you up, you must be fair and consider this: Our eda has about 60,000 eligible voters, with appr. 40,000 of those turning out to vote. 40,000 voters have the opportunity, the freedom, to vote for a CHP candidate. Every single one has that one vote with which to do the right thing, or to throw away to someone with whom they only agree somewhat. So how can you say CHP doesn't have a chance? Where does chance come into it? Do Christians go into the voter's cubicle blindfolded & play pin the X on the donkey? Or spin a wheel of fortune? It sounds like CHP would have better odds of winning that way than counting on Christians who prefer to play with a stacked deck, having already replaced the King with a jack.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">If you & each of your friends & each of their friends simply voted on principle, and trusted God for the results, we could begin to reclaim the territory the secularists have stolen from our grandchildren. Since when does strategy qualify as faith? If we believe God is in control, then we'd better be caught doing what is right & good & true & acting in faith, for surely He is faithful, whatever the results. We know that in this life we won't always see the results of our making good choices - sometimes the right choice is even to our own hurt - at the time, anyway. But God is the ultimate judge, & we do not need to strategise for Him. We obey. He is faithful. Blessed is the nation whose God is The Lord.</span><br /><br /></pre>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-65108422711884038282008-12-05T22:07:00.000-08:002008-12-05T22:18:16.546-08:00A Letter to Canadians from the CHP National Leader<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;color:black;" >December 4, 2008 by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jim Hnatiuk</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><img style="width: 167px; height: 231px;" src="http://chp.skeenabulkley.ca/images/stories/2007/Jim.png" align="right" border="0" hspace="2" vspace="2" /></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:black;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Fundamental to good government is honesty, integrity and transparency. Regrettably, i</span></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style=";font-size:13;color:black;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">t is the total departure from these attributes that has brought instability, vain conceit and disingenuous motives to our nation's capital.<br /><br />Prime Minister Harper must bear much of the blame for this crisis; the Conservative Party is after all the instigator. Leaders must lead, but equally important is the need to serve the people. The failure to provide conciliatory leadership during a minority government has resulted in today's chaos. Most Canadians do believe that the issue that precipitated this conflict was the Prime Minister's threat to cut subsidies to political parties.<br /><br />Eliminating such subsidies is not an attack on democracy as the coalition members decry, but would represent a return to democracy. While the CHP would applaud the policy, it was unfortunately, recklessly proposed by the PM.<br /><br />It should be pointed out to Canadians, that contrary to what they hear in the media, not all political parties benefit from such a funding scheme. The CHP has never received such funding, but is 100% member supported and funded.<br /><br />The NDP and Liberals may never admit it, but the selfish ambition of the coalition is obvious and their attempts to convince Canadians to the contrary are pitiable. Driven together through greed, they saw an unprecedented opportunity to gain leverage and power, so they selfishly put partisanship aside and entered into negotiations for power with the Bloc.<br /><br />While the Canadian economy is not collapsing, the economic signals are worrisome. Indeed, according to most analysts, Canada is one of the healthiest of the G8. It is also untrue, that the Conservative government has done nothing. On the contrary, they have acted with prudence in the face of the global economic crisis. There have been tax reductions at both the personal and the corporate levels which in themselves will act to modestly stimulate the economy. The question is, can we do more, and where should we put our focus?<br /><br />Should we bail out the ailing auto industry? This requires careful analysis, not a quick fix by throwing millions of taxpayer's dollars at a patient that may not survive.<br />It needs to be pointed out that Canada is in desperate need of infrastructure renewal, and this has been the case for some time. Cities for successive elections have begged Ottawa to do something to help them cope with the problem. This is an issue on which all of the parties in the House of Commons have failed Canada.<br /><br />The CHP has proposed for some time, an infrastructure policy that has already been used successfully in Canada. It's a simple, non-inflationary policy that was applied in Canada at the end of WWII. Implemented by the Liberals under C.D. Howe, McKenzie King's minister of reconstruction, it worked very well.<br /><br />The Bank of Canada would issue interest-free loans to cities, municipalities, provinces and Crown corporations for infrastructure projects, such as water and sewage treatment systems, airports, bridges etc... which are in dire need of revamping. The builder, the province, would collect revenues from increased economic activity, which would be used to pay back the interest free loan and the money would then be withdrawn from the economy, so it wouldn't have an inflationary consequence. But the improved infrastructure would remain.<br /><br />This policy has been used successfully in our nation's history, and should be implemented again to enable communities to meet urgent, current needs.<br /><br />In addition, Canada would benefit greatly if out of this crisis emerged a truly democratic parliament with proportional representation, where the vote of every citizen would count, and political parties succeeded or failed depending on their own grassroots support, rather than feeding at the public trough. Such improvements to our democracy would benefit our nation by empowering the grassroots political involvement of citizens, leading to a more active electorate and increased voter turnout.<br /><br />The CHP is a federal party that continues to offer Canada stability, honesty and loyalty. The CHP will only seek to lead through service, according to principle, for the good of the country, not just for the good of our political party.<br /><br />Now that the Governor General has prorogued parliament, we hope that cooler heads will prevail in the coming months.<br /><br />We know that during these times the focus should be on Canadian families and not the corporate sector. Before any policy is implemented, the question must be asked, "Is this good for Canadian families?"<br /><br />Canadians should also note that all other parties have failed to put integrity and respect for human life ahead of power and finances. This abandonment of historic moral principles leaves all of them without a defence in claiming the moral high ground.<br /><br />Historically, it has never been more important, that our nation's leaders recognize the constitutional requirement that Canada be governed in light of principles that recognizes the supremacy of God and the rule of law. Those principles made Canada the most desirable place in the world to live; and only the CHP is committed to restoring those principles for all Canadians.</span><br /></span></span>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-52863643957412012362008-11-16T17:22:00.000-08:002008-11-16T17:23:08.879-08:00Some Highlights of the CHP Leadership Convention<span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">by Pastor Eric Pennings </span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">CHP Prayer/Ethics/Personnel (PEP) Director</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"></span></span><p style="font-style: italic; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"><img style="width: 91px; height: 138px;" src="http://chp.skeenabulkley.ca/images/stories/2008Campaign/PEPDirectorEricPennings.jpg" align="left" border="0" height="138" hspace="2" vspace="2" width="91" /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA">A week has passed now since the Leadership Convention has come to a close. We are very excited about the events of the convention. Allow me to highlight just some of the events:</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA">1) <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Farewell Tribute to Party Leader Ron Gray</span></b> – At the opening session of the convention, we dedicated an entire evening to celebrate the 13 years of leadership which he provided for the party. He and his wife, Janet, have sacrificed much for the advancement of the Christian Heritage Party through the years. This event was hosted by past deputy leader, Ian Knight, and his wife Leslie. Many members participated in giving tribute to Ron & Janet.</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA">2) <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Party Leader Elected </span></b>- Three candidates for Party Leadership were presented. It was exciting to hear the presentations</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"><img src="http://chp.skeenabulkley.ca/images/stories//2008Campaign/Ron%20and%20Jim%20%5B640x480with%20caption.jpg" style="width: 392px; height: 261px;" align="right" border="0" hspace="2" vspace="2" /></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> and</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> participate in several Q&A sessions with the candidates. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.chp.ca/en/party/leaders.html">Jim Hnatiuk</a>, former deputy leader, was elected as our new Party Leader on the first ballot, suggesting a strong mandate among the convention delegates. Please see attached media file for more information on him. The other two nominees for the leadership position made passionate presentations and presented visions that we will be able to capitalize on. Both are on the board in leadership positions. We have a strong and enthusiastic board with a clear vision for advancing the CHP over the next few years. The need to build membership has been acknowledged to be the most important challenge facing us. This will require the participation and commitment of every CHP member to the goal of providing a candidate in all 308 electoral districts across our country.</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA">3) <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Youth Come Out With a Strong Voice</span></b> – We had a higher percentage of youth at the convention that we have ever had at previous conventions. Not only were they present, but they participated vigorously in the debates on the resolutions. What a joy to see these youth represent the present face of the CHP and provide a promising future for the CHP. Along with attending all events planned for the convention, they met together in additional sessions. We anticipate that we will hear more from them as they strengthen in numbers and vision for youth involvement across <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">Canada</st1:country-region></st1:place>. </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA">4) <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Twenty-one Resolutions Debated</span></b> – Our chairman, former board president Mr. Tom Kroesbergen, chaired the plenary sessions and effectively led us through a heavy agenda of resolutions that were presented for debate. We trust that the Lord led our decisions and that each decision will bring glory to Him.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> 5) <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Special Sessions </span></b>- We enjoyed a presentation by William Gairdner on Thursday night. This was attended by both members and non members. To guide us in our policy discussions, we heard from Ida Mutoigo, from CRWRC, on food sovereignty Thursday afternoon. Friday morning, Nadeem Esmail, from the Fraser Institute, provided us with information and a Q & A session on health care. The Mudde Family entertained us Friday evening.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA">6) <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Candidate Appreciation Brunch</span></b> – On Saturday morning we held a celebratory brunch to honour 241 men and women who have served the party as candidates in seven federal elections since 1988. Of these candidates two were highlighted. Baird Judson served in all seven elections as a candidate in <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">PEI</st1:state></st1:place>. Former Party Leader Ron Gray has led the way as a candidate six elections and five by-elections). </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA">7) <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Board Presented</span></b> – The new board was presented as follows:</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> National Executive: Party Leader: Jim Hnatiuk</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> Deputy Leader: Rod <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Taylor</st1:place></st1:city></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> Executive Director: Vicki Gunn</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> President: Larry Spencer</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> Vice-President: Leslie Bartley</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> Treasurer: Luke Kwantes</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> Secretary: Marcia Kroesbergen</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> PEP Director: Eric Pennings</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> Provincial Presidents: BC – Harold Ludwig</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> AB – Sya Strydhorst</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> SK – Harold Stephan</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> MB – David Reimer</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> ON – Dave Bylsma</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> QC – Thomas Sabourin</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> NS – <st1:personname st="on">Louise McKeen</st1:personname></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-CA">Please pray for the positive transition the CHP is going through. Give thanks for Ron Gray's leadership of 13 years. Pray for wisdom for Party Leader Jim Hnatiuk. Pray that the Lord will lead us, His representatives in the public arena, to further growth and vision as a federal political party. All glory and honour to Him.</span></span></p>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-49350309882607542072008-11-16T17:07:00.001-08:002008-11-16T17:07:58.485-08:00Jim Hnatiuk Elected New CHP Leader!!Media Release---London, Ontario November 07, 2008 <p>At its convention in London, Ontario this week, the Christian Heritage Party elected Jim Hnatiuk of Nova Scotia to be its new leader. The leadership race was the central event of the convention. Ron Gray, CHP Leader for the past 13 years, is passing the torch to Mr. Hnatiuk, a zealous candidate, party recruiter and former Deputy Leader.</p> <p>CHP delegates gave their resounding support to Mr. Hnatiuk with a first ballot win in a 3-way race. The other two candidates were Harold Ludwig of Abbotsford and Rod Taylor of Smithers, British Columbia. Mr. Ludwig is the CHP's BC President and Mr. Taylor has now been appointed Deputy Leader of the party.</p><p>Jim Hnatiuk has been a dynamic member of the CHP ever since he first joined in 2002. He became the Interim Nova Scotia President prior to being named the Deputy Leader at the party's 2005 convention in Winnipeg. The party's only candidate in Atlantic Canada in the 2004 election (against incumbent Scott Brison) and 2006 election (against incumbent Gerald Keddy), he has worked tirelessly to expand the CHP's presence in Eastern Canada. As a result, the party ran five candidates in Nova Scotia in the recent election.</p> <p>"I am absolutely encouraged by the overwhelming support I received," Jim Hnatiuk said. "It gives me the confidence to move forward with the goals and focus that I brought forward in my campaign."</p> <p>Hnatiuk is looking forward to strengthening the party and building membership across Canada. He also wants to develop new policies to deal with concerns of the poor and low-income Canadians.</p> <p>Hnatiuk was thrilled to see the increased number of delegates at this convention. "Many of the delegates here are young people," he said, "and they are the ones at the microphones, debating the resolutions."</p> <p>Hnatiuk has been married to Ellen for 35 years They have two children and two grandchildren. He operates the largest hunting, fishing and taxidermy business in Nova Scotia. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1995 after 25 years of service having attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer 1st Class.</p>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-75034669340816839242008-09-07T07:25:00.000-07:002008-11-16T17:21:03.544-08:00Mighty Host Blogging Interrupted<div style="text-align: left;">Due to the non-surprise announcement today of the federal election, I find myself in two campaigns---one for the <a href="http://chp.skeenabulkley.ca/">Electoral District of Skeena-Bulkley Valley (BC) </a> and one for the <a href="http://rodtaylorchpleadership.blogspot.com/">leadership of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada.</a><br /></div><br />Although the federal election was engineered by the Prime Minister contrary to his own legislation of fixed election dates, it is an election no Canadian can ignore. Protection of innocent human life, restoration of justice, personal freedom and respect for traditional marriage and families are at stake.<br /><br />I will be kept busy over the next few weeks and will not have time to post to this site. You can review past articles here or track election info and leadership postings at the two links above. <a href="http://www.chp.ca/en/convention.html">The CHP Leadership Convention</a> will be held in London, Ontario, November 5-8.<br /><br />You can write me at:<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">rodtaylor@skeenabulkley.ca</span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/rodtaylor@skeenabulkley.ca"><br /></a>ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-11996744258332473752008-08-28T05:16:00.000-07:002008-08-28T05:18:26.760-07:00Harper Throws Unborn Victims to the Wolves<span style="font-style: italic;">by Rod Taylor</span><br />Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Justice Minister Rob Nicholson have shown once again their penchant for cold and calculating strategy by abandoning Bill C-484 (the Unborn Victims of Crime Bill) and its author, fellow-Conservative MP Ken Epp. In a move designed to ensure that they cannot be accused of defending innocent human life, Mr. Nicholson announced his intention to introduce legislation this fall which would effectively scuttle C-484. Mr. Epp, by contrast, has been heroic in his efforts to establish legal protection for the unborn child in the case of a violent attack on its expectant mother where her right to choose life is violated.<br /><br />The alternate legislation proposed by the Conservative insiders, besides being redundant, suggests only that pregnancy be considered as a factor in sentencing. It does nothing to recognize the loss of a wanted human life, as in the case of Olivia Talbot and her unborn son, Lane, who both died as the result of a gunshot to her abdomen. The attacker in her case testified that he wanted to "get the baby". Olivia's mother is left grieving for her daughter as well as the grandson she will never know. No charges can be laid in the death of the child because no legal recognition exists.<br /><br />Mr. Harper's motives are clear enough. He is expected to force an election soon and doesn't want the voters to think that he shares Mr. Epp's views on the sanctity of human life. Although C-484 was never about abortion and contains language clearly excluding abortion from its purview, the Justice Minister took the bait offered by its pro-abort attackers and declared (once again): "Our government will not reopen the debate about abortion." I have news for him---the debate has never been closed. Abandoning the most vulnerable members of society cannot be confused with leadership and throwing your friends overboard for crass political advantage does not elicit trust.ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-40804405002885509232008-08-14T18:03:00.000-07:002008-08-14T18:06:04.520-07:00Bill C-51 should be scrapped, not ‘amended’<span style="font-weight: bold;">Ron Gray – Leader of the Christian Heritage Party</span><br /><br />Health Minister Tony Clement is engaging in sleightof-<br />hand with his proposed “amendments” to Bill C-51 (an act to<br />amend the Food and Drug Act and to make consequent<br />amendment to several other acts). Modifying a definition doesn’t<br />really amend the draconian powers the proposed new Act gives<br />the government over health foods and natural medicines.<br />A bit of background is necessary:<br />The dominant form of medical care in North America,<br />allopathic medicine, was primarily adopted because of the<br />influence of one man—and he was not a doctor—who in 1913<br />was given the authority by John D. Rockefeller to administer the<br />profits of the newly-created Rockefeller Foundation. That<br />foundation, created to shelter part of the huge Rockefeller<br />empire from America’s new Income Tax Act; the Foundation’s<br />profits from sheltered shares in Standard Oil (now Exxon) were<br />to be used for two purposes: education in the poorer regions of<br />the American South; and medical research.<br />The administrator of the funds visited Leipzig, in<br />Germany, to learn how medicine was being practiced there. He<br />found doctors commited to surgery and pharmaceuticals, so that<br />was the kind of medicine to which he committed the Rockefeller<br />funds. The only North American school teaching that kind of<br />medicine at the time was Johns-Hopkins; so they got all the<br />money. It didn’t take long for other university medical schools to<br />learn how to access the Rockefeller millions: they quickly<br />adopted the Leipzig model. The graduates of those schools<br />became the founders of the American Medical Association.<br />Thus did allopathic medicine come to dominate health<br />care in North America. The irony is that John D. Rockerfeller’s<br />personal physician was a homeopath—as is Queen Elizabeth’s<br />personal physician today.<br />Bill C-51 is, at its core, an attempt to force natural and<br />traditional medications into the same regulatory framework as<br />pharmaceuticals. If Vitamin C, for example, is declared a “drug”<br />and required to have a DIN (Drug Identification Number), only<br />Big Pharma can afford the laboratory research necessary.<br />Of course the government agencies have a role to play<br />in protecting the public; but the way to do that is not by handing<br />the protection role over to Big Pharma and the food<br />conglomerates, as this government has been doing. The CHP<br />would instruct Health Canada to make the public and the<br />medical profession aware of dangerous or mis-labeled products,<br />so Canadians can make informed choices about their own health<br />care; and to prosecute manufacturers who make or import mislabeled<br />or dangerous products.<br />But Bill C-51 is a veiled attempt to hand control over<br />traditional and natural health products to Big Pharma and the<br />Health Canada bureaucracy.<br />The Conservatives have had a very friendly relationship<br />with Big Pharma. One example is Ken Boessenkool, Stephen<br />Harper's close friend and policy advisor for years, who is now a<br />registered lobbyist working on behalf of Merck Frosst Canada.<br />Remember how this government handed $300 million to Merck<br />for a campaign to make young girls in Canada guinea pigs in<br />tests of an HPV vaccine? Lifesite News reports that in the USA,<br />that campaign has been associated with at least five deaths in<br />just over a year—not to mention thousands of reports of adverse<br />effects, hundreds that were deemed serious, and many that<br />required hospitalization.<br />That’s not the regime that should regulate Canadians’<br />health care, and they should certainly not be handed a monopoly<br />on vitamins and natural health products. It’s worth noting that<br />thousands of people die every year from the use (or mis-applied<br />use) of potent pharmaceuticals. But as far as I’ve been able to<br />find out, no one has ever died from natural health products.<br />Bill C-51 should be scrapped, not “amended” as the<br />Tories propose; because even as amended, it still gives the<br />government the hidden power to define vitamins and health<br />foods as “drugs”, and impose excessively draconian regulations<br />on them.<br /><br />PO Box 4958, Station E Ottawa ON K1S 5J1<br />Vol 15, No 31 This Communiqué may be copied August 12, 2008ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-1440199753959271882008-08-01T05:42:00.000-07:002008-08-01T05:43:14.766-07:00Mark Penninga Brings ARPA's Vision to the Bulkley Valley<span style="font-style: italic;">by Rod Taylor</span><img src="http://chp.skeenabulkley.ca/images/stories//2007/Mark%202.jpg" style="width: 181px; height: 153px;" align="right" border="0" hspace="2" vspace="2" /><br />On July 27 and 28, ARPA's Executive Director, Mark Penninga addressed gatherings in Smithers and Houston, BC about the role ARPA (Association for Reformed Political Action) can play in the struggle to return Canada's public policies and institutions to to a biblical worldview.<br /><br />Being born and raised in the Bulkley Valley, and well known by his audience, Mark brought his message comfortably but very compellingly. His sincere desire was evident---to convey to his listeners his conviction that all family-oriented citizens and especially those who hold a Christian view of life have a responsibilty to work for change and to seek the transformation of our culture.<br /><br />Mark has been setting a good example since taking on the position of Executive Director. The <a href="http://arpa.gemlog.ca/" target="_blank">ARPA website</a><br />has been attracting lots of traffic and contains a lot of research on family issues. Local ARPA groups are being motivated across Canada, including the <a href="http://www.arpacanada.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59&Itemid=79" target="_blank">Bulkley Valley ARPA.</a><br /><br />Innovative projects, such as the <a target="_blank" href="http://arpacanada.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=162:abortion-memorial-movie&catid=56:success-stories&Itemid=104">"hay bales and crosses"</a> display in Southern Alberta have drawn public attention to the annual Canadian deaths by abortion of approximately 110,000 innocent human lives.<br /><br />Mark spoke of "Sphere Sovereignty" and explained that God has ordained authority and responsibility for each of us within several distinct "spheres" such as family, state, church, labour, etc. and that one of our challenges is the encroachment by the state on the other areas of our life, distorting our understanding and limiting our success in achieving the noble and lofty standards established for us by God.<br /><br />He also correctly identified a humanistic worldview as a form of religion and said "The question isn't WHETHER religion should be mixed with politics but WHICH religion?" Secular humanists want to direct policy-making while pretending to reflect a "non-biased, scientific" point of view. Nothing could be further from the truth. The narrow and intolerant opinions of those who reject God and His just requirements are every bit as "religious" as the tenets of biblical Christianity and are really nothing more than strong feelings.<br /><br />We are pleased that Mark was able to present his creative vision for the role of ARPA in the Bulkley Valley and we expect to hear much more from this talented young man. We also expect to see BV ARPA taking on some important projects in these "interesting times."ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36574229.post-35369971192095503882008-07-26T08:38:00.000-07:002008-07-26T08:39:32.215-07:00The Greatest Threat to Our World<span class="article_seperator"></span><img src="http://chp.skeenabulkley.ca/images/stories/Ron%20Gray%202008.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="118" hspace="2" vspace="2" width="131" /><span style="font-style: italic;">by Ron Gray National Leader of the CHP</span><br /><br />What's the greatest threat in the world today? Global warming? Islamic terrorism? Big business? George W. Bush? Barack Obama?<br /><br />No, it's none of those. The greatest threat to our world is cowardice: the fear of being scorned threatens to dismantle civilization and leave us unprotected in a dog-eat-dog world. Most journalists, politicians and academics are so bound by this irrational fear they're no longer able to think.<br /><br />Consider what's being done to our economy in the name of discredited theories about "global warming": British Columbia's Liberal government has imposed a ruinous carbon tax that will accelerate inflation. The federal Liberals propose a similar tax. Both Liberals claim the taxes will be "revenue neutral" because they plan to give us a rebate to offset the tax we pay on gasoline and heating fuel. But that tiny rebate won't even begin to offset the inflated costs of everything that has to be moved by ship, rail or truck—almost everything we buy. And it won't offset the damage done to the economy.<br /><br />The NDP, the Bloc and the Green Party are all in lock-step with the Liberals, afraid to confront a global agency promoting global hysteria over a phony global "problem" that will require a global authority—in short, a propaganda campaign pushing a power grab.<br /><br />The federal Conservatives lack the courage to declare that the whole hysteria is based on discredited fake "science"; that the so-called "greenhouse gases" are actually beneficial; that the money poured down the "global warming" rat-hole could provide clean drinking water for the Third World; that the very survival of people in poor nations is put at risk because no one in the developed world has the courage to say, "It's a crock!"<br /><br />And no one seems to have the courage to say that the 400 babies we killed today are precious members of the human family—and we need every one of them. No one seems to have the courage to say it's wrong to teach children that sexual perversions which shorten life expectancy are a "right". No one seems to have the courage to tell the governor of Colorado that decency demands public washrooms be segregated. No one seems to have the courage to say that criminals, in the act of committing a crime, give up some of their "rights"; or that law-abiding citizens have a right and an obligation to defend their homes and their families.<br /><br />The list of public absurdities goes on and on and on… because the very people who should be leading us are terrified that someone will say something nasty about them if they defend common-sense morality.<br /><br />The greatest threat to the world is cowardice. And it's growing.ROD TAYLORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610153843007952023noreply@blogger.com0