Canada Family Action Coalition

The Alberta Social Credit Party
Official News Release

The Vriend Case
April 2, 1998

"It's time for moral leadership, not political correctness,
invoke the notwithstanding clause"

Randy Thorsteinson
Leader of the Alberta Social Credit Party,
extending a challenge to Premier Ralph Klein

"With today's decision in the Delwin Vriend case by the Supreme Court a major test of moral leadership has been placed before Premier Ralph Klein. It is time for Mr. Klein to display moral leadership by rejecting the decision of the Supreme Court and invoke the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution. The Court's decision is a fundamental attack on the moral fabric of our society and will certainly lead to a radical shift in our rights."

"There are basically five major areas of concern that will come about as a result of this decision."

Redefinition of the Family

I believe that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children. This ruling will lead to a new definition of the family by ultimately recognizing homosexual marriage and adoption.
Eventual recognition of Paedophilia

Nothing is more repulsive than the sexual exploitation and desecration of children. This decision will eventually legitimize paedophiles. Their argument will rest on this decision, they will argue that they cannot be discriminated against because of their "sexual orientation". Eventually they will be successful in this challenge.
Erosion of Parental Rights

This decision will remove a Parent's right to choose who works with their children. Parents will not be allowed to refuse a homosexual hockey coach or scout leader. Parents will not be allowed to "discriminate" against homosexual predators such as the infamous Graham James, coach of the Calgary Hitmen.
Erosion of Religious Freedom

The decision should send shivers down the backs of people of all faiths. Churches will no longer be allowed to "discriminate" against people for their sexual orientation. Churches will eventually be forced to accept homosexual clergy and homosexual marriage. The government will be redefining what is politically correct and acceptable. We will eventually shift from religious freedom to state mandated religious beliefs and practices.
Unselected judges should not make law

The laws of the land should be made by the people of Alberta through their elected representatives, not through an unelected body in Ottawa. "It is time for Mr. Klein to demonstrate some courage and moral leadership. The notwithstanding clause should be used in only rare, extremely critical circumstances. This is such a situation, as the very moral foundation of our society is at stake."

"Those of us who oppose this decision will be branded as homophobic. The reality is that we are not homophobic but rather our critics are moralphobic."

Contact:
Randy Thorsteinson, Party Leader
The Alberta Social Credit Party

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