I just wanted to add a note about the political comments directed at me. I wonder what people expect of their elected representatives. Have you ever called your MLA? Did they call you back? Are they accessible? Do you think they would defend you in the Legislature?
The Alliance Party published a response to the Royalty review. We have had many compliments on it being well thought out and balanced. A concerned Albertan approached us with the idea of the rally. They also approached all the other registered parties.
We responded and got on board; not for political reasons or grandstanding.... come on we only have one MLA; how much influence do you think we have in the Legislature?
We got on board because this issue fits with our policies we have had in place for a long time. We believe in supporting entrepeneurs and business in Albertan. We believe in less tax and smaller government. We believe in leaving money in the hands of Albertans or a close as possible, without it being "filtered" through the government.
Many of you know I joined this board when Fotze made fun of my name during the byelection. It struck me then, many of you did not believe it was actually me when I signed up. Why was that? Because the general public is so used to thinking that politicians (or wanna be's) are inaccessible. That needs to change. After all we elect them to represent us; all of us.
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