Stand For Canada- Campaign 2005

Being a candidate for any party is an onerous responsibility, but especially so for a party like CAP with all its difficulties to date in surviving, and even being able to be an alternative voice. We have not only survived, in many ways we have been rejuvenated because of the desperate times in Canada and the world. CAP/PAC began and still exists precisely because no one else will say the things the way we know them to be, or even say them at all in any form. No one. Our candidates matter precisely because we talk about thing no others will raise. We provide new information to the public who hear us. Our voice forces the other parties to face our issues. Many of them adopt them to the chagrin of our candidates because the public then says, "Well, I can vote for xx because they too will do what CAP will do". You will be wise enough not to be discouraged by that, but rather to see your contribution as a significant conscience forcing the issues out on the plate. That matters a great deal. The inexperienced candidates are devastated by losing, big time. It is hard to help them understand that the loss is not their fault individually, but rather is part of the overwhelming odds and force that we confront. It is hard for them to accept that their finger in the dyke truly is heroic. This election more than any other in a long, long time requires alternative voices for the public who may choose not to vote at all for lack of meaningful choice. It really matters to give people an alternative of substance, to give people a sense of hope. Fear comes from the unknown. We are the antidote to the fear. The only missing part of the equation is you, the representative, to take the message to the people. I am asking you to sacrifice yourself for a few months. I know it is a sacrifice of your time, emotions, energy, etc. I am not asking you to do this for me as I know you know, or even for yourself. I am asking you to do this for your family and your community and a liveable future. Send your name, address, telephone number, fax number, e mail address, and brief description of yourself, and identify the riding you wish to run in to info@canadianactionparty.ca and to conniefogal@telus.net or to #385- 916 West Broadway Ave., Vancouver, B.C. V5Z1K7 An election could be forced any day by the Conservative Party and Bloq Quebecois opposition. The earlier it comes, the harder it will be for us, but we are readying ourselves as best we can in the circumstances. Please make your decision to join us a.s.a.p. Check out www.canadianactionparty.ca for candidate information which will be increasing over time. Sincerely, Connie Fogal, Leader, CAP/PAC

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