Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is preparing legislation to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to protect three transgender-related laws from court challenges.
That we are having a dispute on this issue is a sign of our sad, dysfunctional society.
Under what set of logic, or rules of common sense, is life-altering, surgical sex reassignment for children even being discussed? It pains me even to pose such a question.
Here's my take on the "why".
All political parties have their merit when operating at or near the centre of their stated philosophy. This practice leaves lots of room for negotiating with the opposition.
But when they maintain power for too long - by fair means or foul - they inevitably become arrogant, and begin operating at the extreme end of one political spectrum or another. They become accountable to no one.
This is where Canada is right now. At the furthest left point on the political spectrum we have ever witnessed. Our institutions, medical and educational included, are now dominated - at the top - by the extreme left. More than a decade of this de facto unopposed Liberal government has brought us to the point where we are actually performing "voluntary" sex reassignments on children. But you cannot use the word "voluntary" when it comes to children. You also cannot assign any arbitrary number, such as 15, to maturity. Maturing is not a digital exercise. How many people know someone who is still immature, into their 20's? There are a lot.
For those supporting this lunacy, you cannot equate post-puberty physical maturity with mental and emotional maturity. They are not the same.
Hear, hear! An arrogant tyrannical government indeed who would play God and tries to enslave us all. It's time we limit the length a government can stay in power. I think 2 terms max. Is it too late??? Are we doomed???
Nice! I support Danielle in this 100%. Children should not be allowed to have life altering surgery or other medical interventions that will cause them harm.
Common sense and in children’s interests. Watching the left try and defend the indefensible makes them look ridiculous. I can’t believe anyone agrees with mutilation or drugs for kids nor men in women’s sports. How would you look yourchildren in the eye as an adult and say I thought it was in your best interest to prevent natural sexual function for the rest of your life? Sorry I guess I made a mistake.
But why is it that on the news they do not speak to those who have gone through these surgeries, etc and totally regret doing it. The public rarely gets to hear the other side to these life altering procedures
I support Premier Smith 100% in her intended usage of this clause. Considering the depth of the WOKE DEI etc. etc culture in this country, the not withstanding clause is a necessity. The fact that this type of legislation is needed to protect our children from the anti- genderizers, their physical and mental mutilation over our children's sexual identity without parental consent or approval is appalling. There are some really sick folks out there, and that an understatement.
I believe there may be undiagnosed mental illnesses in society. Why encourage physical mutilation because of an identity crisis? Hmm what about addressing the root cause? ✌🏼 🫶🏻
I agree, but what is the "root". Is it genetic, learned, or something else?? There are probably several approaches but we are dealing with humans beings and causation factors are and could be as varied as a DNA profile. Where to start, the education system in this country needs a serious overhaul and the majority of our traditional role models leave much to be desired?.
Maybe the starting point(root) is the true controller? I honestly don’t know… 🤷♀️ I sure don’t enjoy being poked at, labeled&slowly democracy is silenced.
After decades of Quebec using the "not withstanding clause", and Ottawa not doing anything, as soon as Alberta uses that same clause, now Ottawa is attempting to erase and eliminate that same clause from the Charter. Can Albertans who wish to remain in Canada not see just how they continue to be treated and abused by Ottawa?....The time for Alberta independance was yesterday. The sooner Alberta gains independance the better off Alberta will be. At least Alberta can stop the abuse and destructive economic and energy industry attacks against Alberta by Ottawa. Alberta should be done being Ottawa's and Quebec's personal cash cow......
The main reason for them to change the not with standing is to try to stop the west from having independence. You wait they are going to try and make more changes to laws.
Exactly...They will never rest until they completely quash the Alberta independance movement. Ottawa and Quebec will never allow their cash cow to escape from their grips and abuse......
That's the way they figure. But in reality they can't stop us, if we have a majority here. It is in the constitution. You should check with the APP, you get a lot of answers.
You could claim to be anything you like , but it does not follow that everyone else will accept your decision that is scientifically proven what you are is what you are.
All those who side with mutilating children should be in prison, that means all Liberals, most government officials, union bosses, sexual deviants & even some parents...!!!
I agree entirely with Premier Smith.
That we are having a dispute on this issue is a sign of our sad, dysfunctional society.
Under what set of logic, or rules of common sense, is life-altering, surgical sex reassignment for children even being discussed? It pains me even to pose such a question.
Here's my take on the "why".
All political parties have their merit when operating at or near the centre of their stated philosophy. This practice leaves lots of room for negotiating with the opposition.
But when they maintain power for too long - by fair means or foul - they inevitably become arrogant, and begin operating at the extreme end of one political spectrum or another. They become accountable to no one.
This is where Canada is right now. At the furthest left point on the political spectrum we have ever witnessed. Our institutions, medical and educational included, are now dominated - at the top - by the extreme left. More than a decade of this de facto unopposed Liberal government has brought us to the point where we are actually performing "voluntary" sex reassignments on children. But you cannot use the word "voluntary" when it comes to children. You also cannot assign any arbitrary number, such as 15, to maturity. Maturing is not a digital exercise. How many people know someone who is still immature, into their 20's? There are a lot.
For those supporting this lunacy, you cannot equate post-puberty physical maturity with mental and emotional maturity. They are not the same.
One is born female or male, that is it. Mother Nature rules. Anything else is ungodly.
Hear, hear! An arrogant tyrannical government indeed who would play God and tries to enslave us all. It's time we limit the length a government can stay in power. I think 2 terms max. Is it too late??? Are we doomed???
I wholeheartedly agree! Well stated!!
Bang on James, you nailed it. I completely agree!
That's what happens when you keep voting for the communists.
Nice! I support Danielle in this 100%. Children should not be allowed to have life altering surgery or other medical interventions that will cause them harm.
Common sense and in children’s interests. Watching the left try and defend the indefensible makes them look ridiculous. I can’t believe anyone agrees with mutilation or drugs for kids nor men in women’s sports. How would you look yourchildren in the eye as an adult and say I thought it was in your best interest to prevent natural sexual function for the rest of your life? Sorry I guess I made a mistake.
But why is it that on the news they do not speak to those who have gone through these surgeries, etc and totally regret doing it. The public rarely gets to hear the other side to these life altering procedures
Exactly! Well said!!
I support Premier Smith 100% in her intended usage of this clause. Considering the depth of the WOKE DEI etc. etc culture in this country, the not withstanding clause is a necessity. The fact that this type of legislation is needed to protect our children from the anti- genderizers, their physical and mental mutilation over our children's sexual identity without parental consent or approval is appalling. There are some really sick folks out there, and that an understatement.
I believe there may be undiagnosed mental illnesses in society. Why encourage physical mutilation because of an identity crisis? Hmm what about addressing the root cause? ✌🏼 🫶🏻
I agree, but what is the "root". Is it genetic, learned, or something else?? There are probably several approaches but we are dealing with humans beings and causation factors are and could be as varied as a DNA profile. Where to start, the education system in this country needs a serious overhaul and the majority of our traditional role models leave much to be desired?.
Maybe the starting point(root) is the true controller? I honestly don’t know… 🤷♀️ I sure don’t enjoy being poked at, labeled&slowly democracy is silenced.
After decades of Quebec using the "not withstanding clause", and Ottawa not doing anything, as soon as Alberta uses that same clause, now Ottawa is attempting to erase and eliminate that same clause from the Charter. Can Albertans who wish to remain in Canada not see just how they continue to be treated and abused by Ottawa?....The time for Alberta independance was yesterday. The sooner Alberta gains independance the better off Alberta will be. At least Alberta can stop the abuse and destructive economic and energy industry attacks against Alberta by Ottawa. Alberta should be done being Ottawa's and Quebec's personal cash cow......
The main reason for them to change the not with standing is to try to stop the west from having independence. You wait they are going to try and make more changes to laws.
Exactly...They will never rest until they completely quash the Alberta independance movement. Ottawa and Quebec will never allow their cash cow to escape from their grips and abuse......
That's the way they figure. But in reality they can't stop us, if we have a majority here. It is in the constitution. You should check with the APP, you get a lot of answers.
Never thought I’d see the day when a government wanting to protect women and children would be controversial……certainly a sign of the times.
MAKE ALBERTA GREAT AGAIN
You could claim to be anything you like , but it does not follow that everyone else will accept your decision that is scientifically proven what you are is what you are.
All those who side with mutilating children should be in prison, that means all Liberals, most government officials, union bosses, sexual deviants & even some parents...!!!
Danielle, it's time to make our own constitution.
Omg! A glimmer of common sense!
GO SMITH!!!
Quick...
Before it's too late.
I wish this would happen at all provincial and federal levels of government. Glad Danielle Smith has the balls to do this!!