[fvc-wat-disc] (Canvassing on Tuesday & Wednesday?)Fwd: 10/4 - Vote for MMP Update - MORE JANES, FEWER DICKS

Thu Oct 4 22:03:35 EDT 2007

Hi all,

I don't know if you actually read these thoroughly enough to see the little
gem buried halfway through this one. Apparently the blackout period applies
only to paid advertisements. So we may yet be able to campaign on Tuesday
and possibly Wednesday.

Cheers,
Derek

p.s., we got 36 signs up today (Tracy and Angela and I) and Paul and Adam
got a bunch up also. Look for the new signs when you're driving around
tomorrow.

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From: Vote for MMP <info at voteformmp.ca>
Date: 4 okt. 2007 16:58
Subject: 10/4 - Vote for MMP Update - MORE JANES, FEWER DICKS
To: Derek  Kraan <derek.kraan at gmail.com>

 [image: Vote for MMP] <http://voteformmp.ca/>

Hello MMP Supporters!

*Our news conference yesterday was a fantastic success; see the throng of
media: *http://votefommp.ca/104update

*THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS: *http://voteformmp.ca/donate* *

We asked and you responded: we made a record $10,608 from dozens of donors -
and that's just online. People were also calling or hand delivering checks.
Your response will make a real tangible difference to the campaign.  Vote
for MMP can now accelerate our radio and web advertising for the final 6
days of the campaign!

*PRESS RELEASES:* http://www.voteformmp.ca/about_campaign/news

10/4 - "Vote for MMP releases "Dubious Democracy" study illustrating the
need to scrap first-past-the-post voting in Ontario"

10/4 – "Student Unions across Ontario call for a Vote for MMP in the
referendum"

10/3 – "Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform got it right: Ontario voters
urged to go directly to the source for the facts"

*IN THE NEWS:* http://voteformmp.ca

There's more than we can report, with interviews, articles and media events
occurring across the province. Here's a small sample:

* "The Ontario referendum explained"* - Sandie Benitah, CTV.ca
News*"Referendum awareness drowned out"
* - Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press

*"Vote for real change"* - Editorial, Eye Weekly, Oct 4

*"Reality Check MMP"* – Now Toronto, Oct 4

*PHONE IN WITH QUESTIONS:*

Tonight at 9:00 pm: Rogers Television (Ottawa region). Peter Black will be
appearing with someone from No MMP. Phone 613-728-1001.

Saturday at 8:00 pm: Nick at Night show on CFRA radio (580 AM) Phone
613-580-8255.

*POSITIVE FEEDBACK OF THE DAY:*

After her grandfather sent her an anti-MMP email, Lindsay wrote back the
following (and copied us):

 *"Hi Grandpa, Thanks for the info., but I have decided to vote for the MMP
system. I have always hated the way we vote in Canada and this system seems
to make a lot of sense.  I agree that there is a pitfall with the 'list',
however the advantages for me far outway the disadvantages.  With this new
system everyones vote will truly matter and it will matter equally!  I am
excited about the MMP system and hope that everyone takes the time to read
up on this important issue - no matter how they decide to vote. Thanks
again!  I love you a lot, Linds"*

*MORE JANES, FEWER DICKS:*

Equal Voice held a press conference today and Nancy White sang her "More
Women (In the Legislature)" song. And did the media show?* "Of course. We
were a bunch of girls in tight pink dress and Marilyn Monroe wigs."* - Kael

*WHAT OTHER GROUPS ARE DOING:*

Meanwhile, Josh Matlow (Liberal) and Patrick Boyer (Conservative) put out
the following release: *"Bi-partisan campaign to ask Ontario voters to
choose Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)" *and the Asian Canadian Labour
Alliance and the Chinese Canadian National Council, Toronto Chapter held
their press conference yesterday. Joseph Wong, Susan Eng, Winnie Ng and
Jenny Ahn announced that electoral reform was integral to address the needs
of the Chinese Canadian community and they recommend support for MMP:
http://votefommp.ca/104update

* *

*QUOTE OF THE DAY:*

*"It's time that all political parties in Ontario take the issue of
representation of racial minorities seriously*", states Jenny Ahn,
Co-President of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance.* "For too long they have
ignored our voices; MMP will provide us with the opportunity to hold
politicians accountable both through direct democracy as well as challenging
who political parties choose as candidates on their 'party slates'".*

*BLOG OF THE DAY: *http://www.garth.ca/weblog/2007/10/03/one-voter-two-votes

MP Garth Turner just wrote a great blog in favour of MMP, and Dr. Dawg blogs
about the Ottawa Citizen's cantankerous Randall Denley:
http://drdawgsblawg.blogspot.com/2007/10/curmudgeonly-fudge-on-mmp.html

*ANIMATION OF THE DAY: *http://democracy-v20.blogspot.com

Check out the "Policy Lurch" animation.

* *

*VOLUNTEER:* http://voteformmp.ca/volunteer

We have 6 DAYS left to make history. Whether you commit 6 minutes or 6
hours, we need your help to pass MMP and make every vote count! Note: the
"campaign blackout" on Oct 9 & 10 only refers to paid advertising so you can
still distribute literature.

*RIDING CONTACTS:* http://www.voteformmp.ca/ridings_contact_list

*FROM THE FIELD*

*"We spontaneously decided to leaflet the Star tomorrow at noon" -* June

*E-ACTIVISM:* http://voteformmp.ca/10_reasons

Monday we sent you an email "Ten Reasons to Vote for MMP" that we hope you
will forward widely.

* *

*ORDER A SIGN:* Email info at voteformmp.ca

If you have a great location for a LARGE sign, please email
info at voteformmp.ca and put "LARGE SIGN" in header - include your postal code
and riding.

*DIY (DO-IT-YOURSELF) SIGNAGE:* http://voteformmp.ca/campaign_materials

Thousands of MMP signs are up around the province, prompting media calls and
a surge of interest. Make your own by downloading the design of your choice.

*DIY BROCHURES:* http://voteformmp.ca/campaign_materials

Brochures and flyers available in 17 languages

*EXCITING EVENTS:* http://www.voteformmp.ca/events

These next few days are really busy - check out our calendar to see what's
happening across the province. Let us know what events are coming up in your
community by emailing events at voteformmp.ca with the word "EVENT" in the
subject header.

*THANK YOU FOR READING THIS UPDATE.  WE'RE MAKING HISTORY!*

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- and serious - ways we are spreading the message that MMP will deliver more
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