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 and freedom of choice when it comes to so many things such as natural health products.  I want an end to drug prohibition.

I believe in personal liberty, privacy, independence and genuine free markets.

I oppose central bank manipulation of interest rates, fiat currency and corporate welfare.

I oppose roadside drug testing and the financial surveillance of Canadians.

I believe the justice system should be oriented towards victims rather than the State.  Punishment should focus on directing perpetrators to compensate victims and their families.

I believe in reducing taxes and government and working towards a voluntary society where Canadians choose the services they want to pay for.

BIO:
I was born in Northern Ireland and have a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto. …  I work in the software industry as a Quality Assurance Software Analyst.  I ran as a candidate in the 2005 provincial by-election, the 2006 federal election and the 2007 provincial election.  I have been involved in writing press statements and platform statements for both the Ontario Libertarian Party and Libertarian Party of Canada.   I was previously the president of the Libertarian Party of Canada from 2006 to 2008.

–Alan Mercer

September 28th, 2008