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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
The Collins dictionary describes the word
"moderate" as follows: not going to extremes;
temperate; medium…person of moderate views….make,
become less violent or excessive. One would expect, therefore,
that those of us who espouse traditional values, stable families
and respect for human life could be described as having "moderate"
views. Not so.
Instead, most of the media in Canada describe
those who espouse same-sex marriage, abortion on demand, decriminalization
of marijuana and legalization of prostitution as "social
moderates", while somehow those of us who disagree with
such socially destabilizing legislation are labeled as radicals,
rednecks, bigots, etc.
The dictionary also defines the word "tolerant"
as follows: disinclined to interfere with others' ways
or opinions; forbearing; broadminded, while the word "traditional"
refers to beliefs, views, etc. handed down from generation
to generation. These words are not mutually exclusive.
Certainly in Canada those of us who are traditionalist in
our views have been more than tolerant of lifestyles and views
which we find personally unacceptable but for which we generally
take a "live and let live" attitude. Now, however,
because we dare to protest the destruction of our religious
freedom, and because we seek to curb the further disintegration
of the social structure of this country, we are labeled as
"intolerant".
This truth was never more evident than when
certain proposals were put forward at the Liberal Party Convention
in March. Thanks to the CPAC television coverage, I was able
to watch brief debates on three issues: legalizing marijuana,
possibly legalizing prostitution, and surprisingly, retaining
the traditional meaning of marriage. There was great support
for the first two proposals, but the older gentleman who spoke
against homosexual marriage was loudly jeered. The young Liberals,
in particular, were incredibly rude toward anyone who disagreed
with their positions, and it appeared that this behaviour
was acceptable to most of the other delegates who were present
for these debates. In fact, a Liberal cabinet minister, when
questioned about the behaviour of the youth, dismissed any
criticism with a smile, because according to her, they were
young and "of course would push the envelope".
It is not surprising that many of us become
discouraged at times, but we can never give up the fight for
the future of this country. It may take some time, but I do
believe Canadians will eventually wake up and realize that
the so-called "progressive" road is not the one
to take. Let us hope this realization comes sooner than later!
In the meantime, we who are aware of the dangers
facing society must continue to do our best to counter the
anti-life, anti-family measures that are being propelled through
Parliament. We must continue to write letters to the news
media, to lobby our Members of Parliament, and most especially
to pray for this wonderful country of Canada!
God bless!
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