Where do we go from Here?
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 15:38
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Unfortunately, it does not appear that the Minister of Education, Thomas
Lukaszuk understood the depth or breadth of the implications of s.16.
Immediately after the rally Mr. Lukaszuk tweeted: “Attended a rally put on by
some home schoolers who protest against human rights in education.”
Lukaszuk understood the depth or breadth of the implications of s.16.
Immediately after the rally Mr. Lukaszuk tweeted: “Attended a rally put on by
some home schoolers who protest against human rights in education.”
It is extremely disappointing that Mr. Lukaszuk continues to misunderstand,
misinterpret or misrepresent what we are saying. It is Alberta Human Rights
laws imposed in every component of our education and in our homes that we
oppose. Alberta Human Rights Legislation was never intended to be used that
way.
misinterpret or misrepresent what we are saying. It is Alberta Human Rights
laws imposed in every component of our education and in our homes that we
oppose. Alberta Human Rights Legislation was never intended to be used that
way.
In actuality, the starting gate gun has just been shot. As of today, we are
running the race for our freedom. Our voice has finally been heard and there is
concerted opposition. If our efforts die off now, the government will be
convinced that they finally made us understand that we have nothing to worry
about.
running the race for our freedom. Our voice has finally been heard and there is
concerted opposition. If our efforts die off now, the government will be
convinced that they finally made us understand that we have nothing to worry
about.
They are wrong.
The time is now to run the race in full force. We must not let the government
think we agree or have given up. These changes are worth fighting for; freedom
in our homes is at stake.
think we agree or have given up. These changes are worth fighting for; freedom
in our homes is at stake.
AHEA is supporting the amendments recommended by Wildrose Education Critic
Rob Anderson. Mr. Anderson will move in the legislature that Bill 2, Education
Act, be amended in the 8th recital of the Preamble, by striking out “parents
have the right and the responsibility to make informed decisions respecting the
education of their children” and substituting “parents have the paramount right
and responsibility to make decisions respecting the education of their
children”
Rob Anderson. Mr. Anderson will move in the legislature that Bill 2, Education
Act, be amended in the 8th recital of the Preamble, by striking out “parents
have the right and the responsibility to make informed decisions respecting the
education of their children” and substituting “parents have the paramount right
and responsibility to make decisions respecting the education of their
children”
Mr. Anderson will also move that Bill 2, Education Act, be amended by
striking out section 16 and substituting the following:
striking out section 16 and substituting the following:
Respect
16 Education programs offered and instructional materials
used in schools must not promote or foster doctrines of racial or ethnic
superiority or persecution, religious intolerance or persecution, social change
through violent action or disobedience of laws.
used in schools must not promote or foster doctrines of racial or ethnic
superiority or persecution, religious intolerance or persecution, social change
through violent action or disobedience of laws.
Call to Action of AHEA members:
1. Continue to contact your MLA, the Education Minister at
780-427-7219, and the Premier’s office at 780-427-2251 (toll free call
310-0000, then ask for the above number), and CALL EVERY DAY if possible. We
have a window of approximately two weeks to have this Bill amended so we must
be diligent and continue calling and e-mailing.
780-427-7219, and the Premier’s office at 780-427-2251 (toll free call
310-0000, then ask for the above number), and CALL EVERY DAY if possible. We
have a window of approximately two weeks to have this Bill amended so we must
be diligent and continue calling and e-mailing.
What to say:
-Ask if by Minister Lukaszuk has proposed in the legislature any amendments
to Bill 2 as requested by home educators.
to Bill 2 as requested by home educators.
-Let them know you support the two Wildrose amendments to Bill 2 which will
be proposed in the legislature.
be proposed in the legislature.
- Ask what the rationale was for having s.16 included in Bill 2.
2. Call all your friends and let them know of the concerns
and issues. Many are just becoming aware of the issue. They may sign up to
receive the AHEA e-alerts on our website at www.AHEAonline.com.
and issues. Many are just becoming aware of the issue. They may sign up to
receive the AHEA e-alerts on our website at www.AHEAonline.com.
3. Reply to news articles. Replies made to editorial
departments are often printed verbatim, so we have this opportunity to respond
with clearly stated arguments.
departments are often printed verbatim, so we have this opportunity to respond
with clearly stated arguments.
4. On March 7, at 10:05a.m. Patty Marler, Government
Liaison, will be the guest on the Rutherford show. If you should call, ask
pointed questions which allow Patty to speak directly to the issues and shed
light on the situation.
Liaison, will be the guest on the Rutherford show. If you should call, ask
pointed questions which allow Patty to speak directly to the issues and shed
light on the situation.
5. Once the amendments are introduced in the legislature,
please call all 3 politicians again to indicate your support for inclusion of
these amendments to Bill 2. Notification will be made on the AHEA website once
the Wildrose proposes them in the legislature.
please call all 3 politicians again to indicate your support for inclusion of
these amendments to Bill 2. Notification will be made on the AHEA website once
the Wildrose proposes them in the legislature.
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