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Canadian NDP Leader Praises P2P Communities
newtley writes "The New Democrats' Jack Layton has become the first leader of a major Canadian political party to acknowledge the importance of the Internet during a federal election. He's using YouTube to carry his message specifically to the online community, launching it on P2Pnet. 'We don't want to see hidden fees and gouging and service slow-downs all in the interests of promoting the objectives of certain large corporations,' Layton says."
Other party members have also spoken out against increased internet regulation. We've been following the Canadian net neutrality debate for quite some time.
I've been a Liberal party supporter my entire life. It ended the day the walked out on the omnibus crime bill vote to prevent the government from falling.
I always like Jack Layton but I didn't spend much time reviewing his party, their voting record, or his speeches. After I decided to avoid the Liberals last year (or earlier this year.. can't remember) I started doing some real research. And I have to say, he is the first politician (at that level) I've actually admired. He speaks with a level of candor and immense credibility that is so rare.
He seems to genuinely care about his fellow man, and want to solve conflicts rather than fan the flames.
In short, he's precisely the opposite of this neocon wannabe we currently have running the country. Jack, if you happen to be reading this (and it wouldn't surprise me) you've got my vote. :)
A government is a body of people notably ungoverned - AC
Except of course for the Alberta Progressive Conservative party, which reduced taxes, eliminated the deficit AND the provincial debt (it is now completely gone).
What the USA calls "right-wing" may not act like it at all, but in Canada generally fiscal conservatism means such, because we have an actual example of such that happened, not just theory like down south.
They're just to left-wing wacky on too many issues to be in power. I like them as a solid opposition though, they keep things relatively honest.
I've been voting Conservative since I started making good money.....but their copyright stance is just stupid and American. I may vote Green this time.
It's not polite to refer to King Ralph as a monkey, even if drunk.
Be relentless!