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Conservatives mock democracy

Dear Editor It is obvious neither Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz nor Prime Minister Stephen Harper intend to allow western grain producers to decide for themselves through a fair, honest vote whether they want the Canadian Wheat Board to have sole j

Dear Editor

It is obvious neither Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz nor Prime Minister Stephen Harper intend to allow western grain producers to decide for themselves through a fair, honest vote whether they want the Canadian Wheat Board to have sole jurisdiction to market their milling wheat and malt barley.

Many years as a resident of this Earth and keen observation of national politics have convinced me Conservatives, if given a majority in Ottawa, have proven to be the least respectful of others' democratic rights.

In fact they seem to think a majority gives them dictatorial rights to rule. Their interpretation of the word democracy seems to be: "If I don't get my way, it isn't democracy."

They will not hesitate to force the desires of a minority on a majority and call it democracy. They are comparable to a typical schoolyard bully.

George E. Hickie

Waldron