Sending a BIG message

At lunchtime today some of the De-Elect David Emerson / Real Democracy crowd will be out at Main near 26th avenue collecting signatures on giant 4 foot by 8 foot postcards. This was wildly popular at the Walk for Democracy.

One elderly Chinese Canadian was unable to make it up the embankment to the postcard without asking for assistance, which was readily given. More than a few Walkers struggled with shaking hands or uncertain steps, but were steadfast in their determination to express themselves on the postcard addressed to Stephen Harper. One summed up why he had to sign, simply saying “I come to Canada from a place where there is no real democracy. I have to sign.” Canada’s democracy means much to them.

It was very touching for us to witness how passion for democracy, for Canada, was driving many Walkers. One person readily admitted that a couple of blocks was the most she normally managed to walk in a given day, yet despite obvious discomfort, she pushed herself onward for the full two kilometre trek to the rally point, a look of grim determination on her face. Democracy means that much to her.

Well they can shake it they can bake it
Till it is the party line
You can listen to them fake it
As they try to make it fine
But electors aren’t deserving
Of the kind of crap they’re serving
Mr. Emerson MUST resign!

Yes Emerson must resign
David Emerson must resign
Mr. Harper are you listening
It’s a democratic system
And Emerson must resign.

Well he can rise it he can shine it
He can claim he did no crime
He can rough it he can tough it
And keep smiling all the time
But he doesn’t seem to get it
And the voters won’t forget it
Mr. Emerson WILL resign! Andy Vine