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Originally Posted by Leeman4Gilmour
Looking for a some education here, not an argument.
Putting disdain for individuals (Smith, Cooper, et al) aside (my own included), what is so terribly wrong about making a move to try and give Alberta a little more autonomy? I'm not a separatist, and think talk around that is non-productive, but trying to give a province (this can apply to any province) more jurisdiction than what currently exists doesn't seem unreasonable when the needs of each and every province is quite different. What's the downside?
On the Current, Notley even agreed Alberta needs to "stand up for Alberta and get a better deal from Ottawa for sure" but, "do it like grown ups"
So, is Smith's aggression the issue? Is it the threat of separation if Ottawa doesn't conform bother most people? Is there something specific in the text of the bill raising red flags and alarms?
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Flip question - what's the upside? I haven't heard any examples on how this could legitimately improve lives in Alberta.
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Originally Posted by Fuzz
I dunno, jumping ship seems more honourable than supporting this disaster. Though he should have sat as an independent. And the real blame for your lack of representation lies with Smith, not Doug.
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Nah, the only honourable move would be to sit as an independent and vote with a humane conscience on behalf of your constituents. He's just a loser.