UNITED WE STAND...

UNITED WE STAND – DIVIDED WE FALL
While great truths are often conveyed in fiction there are
as many or more contained in ballads and popular songs.
A Commentary on the truth – divided we fall.
By Victor Drummond ©
May 2008

Speaking in generalities Canada has one of the best systems of government to be found anywhere on earth. The average Canadian would be hard pressed to find reason to complain regarding the treatment and protection they receive from their elected representatives.

But when someone takes a closer look they find there are many Canadians that are being exploited, abused and financially decimated by our government. And until now there was no voice raised in their defence.

From the year 2000 – when the abuse became overpowering – to the present time those who were victimized were told (individually), by their elected representatives the law by which they were being financially and mentally abused was proper and correct.

And if the taxes imposed caused the victim to be literally destitute – then the very fair, compassionate, government, on appeal, might revoke the unjustified taxes -- on a case by case basis.

On the other hand each victim had the possible option of applying for deferment of this obscene tax – on a year-by-year basis – by applying, via form T1212, for deferment of the tax.

But if a tax deferment was granted then the victim became a prisoner in his own land until the tax was paid, or, the victim died.

Whether or not victims accepted that explanation and set of generous options – they were totally ignored by their elected representatives – until a change of government happened in 2006.

The previous regime may have paid a price for their abuse of even a minority of Canadians. Surely there were many victims who did not vote to re-elect those who had exploited and ignored them.

On the other hand the election of the Conservative Party – with a minority government – could well be their reward for putting a Fair Taxation plank in their pre-election platform.

Although actions -- to provide “Fair” taxation -- implemented by the Conservatives -- since their election to power -- have been mainly cosmetic they did in fact deliver, (in part), on their promise -- to some 30+ victims in the riding of Saanich-Gulf-Islands British Columbia.

To thousands of similar tax victims, excluded from this “Fair tax” order, it initially appeared as though the Newly Elected Conservative Government was preparing to deliver “Fair” taxation for all such victims.

But a strange thing happened on the way to fulfilling the “Fair Tax” promise. Excluded victims were being told they did not qualify for the same “Fair Tax” treatment. No valid explanation has been offered for this even more unfair, discriminatory action.

Now it appears the Conservative Government has bigger fish to fry and victimized Canadian Taxpayers are once again being ignored.

But this time circumstances are considerably different.

Victims of the insidious, unfair, obscene, unjustified and defective “Taxable Benefit” legislation have a means of becoming “United”.

They now have a media, (the internet), that gives them a voice to be heard world wide.

They now have a web site and a petition in play by which to organize a powerful political campaign.

They now have widespread media support – in the form of newspaper journalists – who have already published very supportive articles – such as the one by Don Cayo, which appeared in the Vancouver Sun newspaper – under the title:-
“Change the law – don’t just mask the problem”.

Victims are no longer isolated and their plight can no longer be ignored with impunity. They can – and will – have a voice in the next federal election.

It is now a case of “United we Stand”.

The days of “Divided we fall” are over and gone.
Take my word for it.

To the readers of this blog:- Whether or not you are, or even know, a victim of this punitive tax, visit web page:-
http://www.cfet.ca to become better acquainted with this issue and if you favour the objective of “Fair and Equalized Taxation” for all Canadians – sign the petition and join the members by following the link:- inquiry@cfet.ca

(CFET) “Canadians for Fair and Equalized Taxation” is a fast growing organization of ordinary Canadians who will not standby and be victimized, or see others victimized, by this unreasonable tax on purely theoretical “Income”.

CFET has no formal membership procedure and no membership fees. As a petition signer you may remain anonymous if you wish.

If you join CFET you may tell as much -- or as little -- about yourself as you feel comfortable revealing.

See you at the next federal election voting station – O’Grady
(See prior posting O’Grady sez for details)

Victor Drummond ©