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. … Continue reading →
My responses to a Sun journalist’s questions for their online coverage (sticking to the word count limits given): KEY ISSUES I oppose the war in Afghanistan and constant killing of civilians. The government should leave people alone. Those who harm … Continue reading →
Does Knowing the Hidden Cost of the Afghan War Matter to Your Vote? (http://election.globaltv.com/topstorydetail.aspx?sectionid=223&postid=46221&show=1#Comments) Yes, it matters how much of our money the government spends on this war. In fact, I don’t want any of my money spent on this … Continue reading →
General Reference Parliament of Canada House Government Bills In the Spotlight War in Afghanistan – August 25, 2008 War Propaganda Campaign Against Iran Libertarian in Guelph By-election – August 25, 2008 August 27 Libertarian Party of Canada – August … Continue reading →
The Guelph by-election was cancelled because of a general federal election. I believe Libertarian Phil Bender will be continuing his campaign in Guelph as part of the general election. Thanks to one of the candidates, John Turmel, who has posted … Continue reading →
In addition to Antiwar.com, I recommend this site for Afghanistan coverage. The Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) appears to have an all-round all-sides coverage of the death, atrocities and lack of freedom in Afghanistan. This page, however, … Continue reading →
Afghanistan Independence Day: Emerson vs Young on how to mark the occasion “Dennis Young, Libertarian Party leader and a veteran of NATO operations in Bosnia, thinks that is too long for troops to be in the region. ““We should help … Continue reading →
Inaction on poppy crops a danger (http://www.canada.com/cityguides/winnipeg/info/story.html?id=8388dcbe-85f5-4659-a39b-24430cbc24ed&p=1) – National Post, 31st July 2008 “[Thomas Schweich (original: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/27/magazine/27AFGHAN-t.html)] quotes former attorney-general Abdul Jabbar Sabit, a candidate for the presidency in next year’s election who was fired by Mr. Karzai this year, … Continue reading →
National Post, 19th July 2008 – 88th Canadian soldier lost in Afghan mission (http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/story.html?id=667282) “Each time we lose a soldier, it causes us to reflect on why we are in Afghanistan and whether or not our presence here is making … Continue reading →
Canwest, Jun 17 ‘08 (http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=2156f3a5-9402-4032-9f1e-e08390cd1036) Fallen soldier buried in Ottawa (http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=2156f3a5-9402-4032-9f1e-e08390cd1036) “Snyder was the 85th Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan since 2002” www.theglobeandmail.com, Jun 17 ‘08 Ottawa to hunt for answers in Taliban jailbreak “…Minister asks why Canadian … Continue reading →