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Statement at Albert Campbell All-Candidates Debate

I attended the all-candidates debate at Albert Campbell Collegiate on Tuesday morning (Oct. 7th).  There were really two debates and it was fairly intense.  Half the students were there for the first hour and then the other half came for the second hour. 
Here is my opening statement in the main debates.  (And if you think anyone [...]

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Statement on CFRB 1010

My statement from Tuesday evening (Oct. 7th) on CFRB Radio:
My name is Alan Mercer and I’m running in Scarborough–Rouge River for the Libertarian Party.
In everyday life, we negotiate with other people and try to respect their autonomy and choices.
But when it comes to politics, people use government power - threats of prison and fines - to [...]

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Eventful Campaign Week

Things have been very busy.   I’ll start by talking about Wednesday.  Basically, I was torn about the Rogers TV event.  There was some kind of opportunity for me there to speak after the debate or whatever, but I was already committed to attending Election Fest at Centennial College and I wanted to focus on finding some [...]

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Calling freedom movement in Scarborough - October 8th event

Please attend this event on Wed Oct. 8!
Anyone in Scarborough (and beyond) who wants to come out and support myself and a pro-freedom direction for Canada, even if you don’t live in my riding of Scarborough–Rouge River, please attend the Election Fest and Public Policy Forum sponsored by the Scarborough Mirror.   
Time:  Wednesday, October 8, 7-10 PM.   
Location:   Centennial [...]

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TV appearance on CP-24

I had the opportunity to participate in a call-in television show on CP-24, Tuesday, Sept. 30th 9:30-10:00 PM, representing the Libertarian Party of Canada.   I’m just going to give a loose account of the interview and the points aren’t in any particular order or word-for-word.
I was seated next to the Communist Party representative!  This made it really interesting.  We [...]

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Dion and Harper send clear message to Canadians - dissent over 9/11 and other issues will not be tolerated

I want to talk about the harsh and unjust treatment of Lesley Hughes by the Liberal Party:  “Liberals ask candidate to step down over 9/11 comments”   It seems to me that Lesley Hughes’ arguments can be defended, because she accused the Israeli government and other governments of advance foreknowledge of the 9/11 attacks - and [...]

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Scarborough–Rouge River Campaign Issues and Bio

ISSUES
I oppose the government’s war in Afghanistan and the continual NATO bombing of civilians – in our name - and the killing and maiming of soldiers also. 
I oppose torture, secret detentions and secret trials. 
I oppose the government handing over Canadian sovereignty through the Security and Prosperity Partnership. 
I oppose the laws that attack freedom of speech [...]

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Blogger attacks Simcoe-Grey Libertarian candidate

My response to his post:
Of course you attack Caley because he is the most threatening to your comfortable beliefs. He’s actually saying something about how the health care system is forced on people. If you try to use services outside of the system, there is a fine or prison sentence waiting for you.  That’s definitely [...]

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Medical Marijuana activist meets with Libertarian Party

September 26th story at Western Standard Shotgun Blog: Calgary medical marijuana activist to Harper: “repeal prohibition”
Medical marijuana activist Douglas Cluff has a message for Prime Minister Stephen Harper: “repeal prohibition.” Cluff, an MS sufferer and the founder of Calgary Medicinal Marijuana Counselling (CMMC), believes that only when marijuana is legal will medical users have reliable [...]

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Libertarian Graphic Novelist Chester Brown

The Toronto Star’s coverage of Chester Brown’s election bid: Campaigning artists enliven election
A serious and successful graphic novelist, who has garnered international reviews and won countless awards, Brown is about to become a seriously unsuccessful politician. He’s running for the Libertarian Party in Trinity-Spadina, a fringe party in an artsy riding dominated by the NDP [...]

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