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FLAMESRULE · 11-26-2008, 09:01 PM

As a taxpayer why would I want to support any party other than the one I voted for?? Especially considering separatist parties (BQ), fringe / single policy parties (IMO Green Party) etc. Yes $30MM is a drop in the bucket by any measure, but its a start.

If a party truly has global appeal (enough to get an elected MP) then they should be able to fundraise and collect donations from the public / corporate Canada. It shouldnt be taxpayers funding any party.

11-26-2008, 09:01 PM	#2
FLAMESRULE First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The centre of everything Exp:	As a taxpayer why would I want to support any party other than the one I voted for?? Especially considering separatist parties (BQ), fringe / single policy parties (IMO Green Party) etc. Yes $30MM is a drop in the bucket by any measure, but its a start. If a party truly has global appeal (enough to get an elected MP) then they should be able to fundraise and collect donations from the public / corporate Canada. It shouldnt be taxpayers funding any party.