On the eve of the most important political referendum in Canadian History

[Sadly poll was right STV only recieved 39% of vote]
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Wrong to print in CGS's Sat/May9 Times Colonist -- three days to the May 12 referendum/election -- that the no side has a 55 per cent lead. The yes side requires super majority of 60 per cent to win. Yes side has the majority, fact. Odd, that the article's picture, is the NDP Leader, looking at a chalk board of polls with the reverse poll numbers.

Quote. “A poll by Angus Reid Strategies releases yesterday shows 55 per cent support for retaining the existing firs-past-the-post system[.]” “The rise in awareness seems to have lowered the chances of BC-STV being implemented in the next election,” the pollster says.” For the record the newspaper should support advancements in Democracy.

Ironic, Polling firm Angus Reid has another poll saying yes STV side has 65 per cent majority only a little before. http://stv.ca/node/810




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Challenge CanWest newspaper monopoly to post any newspaper article that cites the STV referendum gag law.

Had to gazette, but did not. CanWest British Columbia newspapers had to publish at least once the Referendum gag laws S.29.4a&b banning referendum advertising from naming or supporting a political party or candidate. Also bans STV from election advertisng.

Unacceptable that the newspapers [a patch work of message boards and reporters] did a good job about editorializing on Briish Columbia's election gag law, Bill 42; but never associated this, or mentioned the STV referendum gag law. This ban on the STV freedom of speech needs a champion. CGS shareholders and readers do not profit this, why the kickback.

British Columbia newspaper monopoly is CGS shareholders' crown jewel, respect it.

STV Referendum Gag Law http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BC-STV