by Doug Christie
November 22, 2005
I know defending Dr. Ahenakew, Mr. Keegstra, Mr. Zundel and
others has made me a target for my enemies. It is a lever to trick people into
condemning me. But I reasoned that if I did not have the courage to defend the
unpopular, free speech would die and Western Canada would be as corrupt and
shallow as Canada has become.
Separatism achieves
nothing if we don't have personal freedom. The Ottawa religion seems to have
infected minds so deeply that everyone believes it cannot be opposed, much less
contradicted. Many people need to be shocked out of this illusion. We are not
trying to be like all the politicians of the past.
My character hasn't
changed much since I came to the defense of smaller kids, bullied in the
schoolyard of Chapman School in Winnipeg, in the early 50's. I can't stand to
see an individual attacked by overwhelming power when all they have done is
express their opinions, or be themselves. I will always defend such people.
I find bullies
repulsive and gang violence most offensive. The one thing I find in common among
the thousands of people I've defended in the past 35 years as a lawyer, was the
fact they needed a defender because they were weak. I became their defender so
they would not stand alone against the mob. It seems some people would like
leaders who join the mob. Rather like Canada really, isn't it?
In defending the most
unpopular, I have realized what is missing in people, generally. It is simply
intellectual courage and principle. To stand for a new nation, at a time when
the old one is sinking into the cesspool of discarded ideas, it does no good for
people to follow the old patterns and believe the lies of your enemies.
To defend the
unpopular is to realize the value of courage and the meaning of discipline.
These two lessons are essential to break free of the patterns of the past. I
also learned that the most unpopular people are most frequently lied about. To
be baited into defending those people might be foolish, the nature of politics
being devious, but I believe I have exemplified the high price necessary to pay
for freedom and the willingness to pay it.
I could have let the
noose of conformity be tightened around all our necks while I quietly pursued my
personal political advantage. I could have stayed a Conservative. I could have
played the devious games.
But had I done so, by
the time I had the popularity to be elected, it would have had no power to
change anything. Silence on controversial matters would have been universally
imposed by law and conformity to regulations. I concede I have often failed, but
have you any idea how much worse for freedom it would have been, if I had not
fought?
Stay in the cesspool
of organized crime called Canada, reject me, and condemn me, and you just might
find out!
It is utterly amazing
to hear someone approve of political handlers crafting a policy. Is this the
attitude of a separatist or a political opportunist?
If you know anyone
more capable -- intellectually and morally -- to explain, advocate, and defend
Western Separatism, I suggest you let us know so we can all follow them. Do you
have a name? Is it yourself? What have you done in the last 30 years to make
Western Canada a new nation? Do you know someone with the intelligence, moral
courage, knowledge and experience, more than I have, to stand for our cause?
If so, please expose
this paragon, so I will be able to retire in peace, knowing I have done my duty.
To whom should I throw the torch?
Yours for Independence,
Doug Christie