Paul Martin Falls

Wow. Canada's the leading story on CNN. That must be a first.

Paul Martin's government lost the non-confidence vote. I'll get to vote in two federal elections before I even turn twenty-one. Now if only there was a party that would have a platform based on the sanctity and dignity of human life in all areas of society. . . I suppose it's a choice of the lesser of two evils. . .

We do have a chance of doing something about the 're-definition' of mariage and the 'dignity to die' bills if the Conservatives get elected though.

Regardless of who you're going to vote for, make sure that the following issues are brought to the table and that those campaigning are forced to address them:

- publicly funded abortions
- publicly funded sterilizations
- euthanasia
- the re-definition of marriage

If we make enough noise they won't be able to ignore us. Question them. Write your newspaper. Call into radio programs. Don't let these issues be pushed to the side because of the 'Gomery Inquiry' or budget planning.

According to statistics Canada there are thirteen million people who identify themselves as Catholics in Canada. That's more than a third of the population (Canada's population is around 30 million). If people are 'identifying' themselves as Catholics, let them do so in light of this coming election. If all thirteen million 'catholics' stood up and affirmed the fullness of the Catholic Faith we would see a renewal of morality and social values in our society.

If I could give two directions on how to approach the coming election as a Catholic Canadian they would be the following:
1. Pray.
2. Squawk. (Make noise)