Hi all,<br><br>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.
<br><br>Cheers,<br>Derek<br><br>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. <br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------
<br><span class="gmail_quote">From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Vote for MMP</b> <<a href="mailto:info@voteformmp.ca">info@voteformmp.ca</a>><br>Date: 4 okt. 2007 16:58<br>Subject: 10/4 - Vote for MMP Update - MORE JANES, FEWER DICKS
<br>To: Derek Kraan <<a href="mailto:derek.kraan@gmail.com">derek.kraan@gmail.com</a>><br><br></span>
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<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">Hello MMP Supporters!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">Our news conference
yesterday was a fantastic success; see the throng of media: </span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"><a href="http://votefommp.ca/104update" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
http://votefommp.ca/104update</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">THANK YOU FOR YOUR
DONATIONS: </span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"><a href="http://voteformmp.ca/donate" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">http://voteformmp.ca/donate</a><b> </b></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">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!
</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">PRESS RELEASES:</span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.voteformmp.ca/about_campaign/news" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
<span>http://www.voteformmp.ca/about_campaign/news</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">10/4 - "Vote for MMP
releases "Dubious Democracy" study illustrating the need to scrap
first-past-the-post voting in Ontario"</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">10/4 – "Student Unions
across Ontario call for a Vote for MMP in the referendum"</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">10/3 – "Citizens'
Assembly on Electoral Reform got it right: Ontario voters urged to go directly
to the source for the facts"</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">IN THE NEWS:</span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> <a href="http://voteformmp.ca/" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">http://voteformmp.ca
</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">There's more than we
can report, with interviews, articles and media events occurring across the
province. Here's a small sample:</span></p>
<p><i><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> "The Ontario
referendum explained"</span></i><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> - Sandie
Benitah, CTV.ca News<i> "Referendum awareness drowned out"</i> - Colin Perkel,
The Canadian Press</span></p>
<p><i><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">"Vote for real
change"</span></i><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> - Editorial, Eye
Weekly, Oct 4</span></p>
<p><i><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">"Reality Check MMP"</span></i><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> – Now Toronto, Oct 4</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">PHONE IN WITH
QUESTIONS:</span></b></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">Tonight at 9:00 pm:
Rogers Television (Ottawa region). Peter Black will be appearing with someone
from No MMP. Phone 613-728-1001. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">Saturday at 8:00 pm:
Nick at Night show on CFRA radio (580 AM) Phone 613-580-8255.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">POSITIVE FEEDBACK OF
THE DAY:</span></b></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">After her grandfather
sent her an anti-MMP email, Lindsay wrote back the following (and copied us): </span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> <i>"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"</i></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">MORE JANES, FEWER
DICKS:</span></b></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">Equal Voice held a
press conference today and Nancy White sang her "More Women (In the
Legislature)" song. And did the media show?<i> "Of course. We were a bunch of
girls in tight pink dress and Marilyn Monroe wigs."</i> - Kael</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">WHAT OTHER GROUPS
ARE DOING:</span></b></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">Meanwhile, Josh Matlow
(Liberal) and Patrick Boyer (Conservative) put out the following release: <i>"Bi-partisan
campaign to ask Ontario voters to choose Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)" </i>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:
<a href="http://votefommp.ca/104update" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">http://votefommp.ca/104update</a></span></p>
<p><i><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></i></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">QUOTE OF THE DAY:</span></b></p>
<p><i><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">"It's time that
all political parties in Ontario take the issue of representation of racial
minorities seriously</span></i><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">",
states Jenny Ahn, Co-President of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance.<i>
"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'".</i></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">BLOG OF THE DAY: </span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.garth.ca/weblog/2007/10/03/one-voter-two-votes" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
<span>http://www.garth.ca/weblog/2007/10/03/one-voter-two-votes</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">MP Garth Turner just
wrote a great blog in favour of MMP, and Dr. Dawg blogs about the Ottawa
Citizen's cantankerous Randall Denley: </span><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"><a href="http://drdawgsblawg.blogspot.com/2007/10/curmudgeonly-fudge-on-mmp.html" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
<span>http://drdawgsblawg.blogspot.com/2007/10/curmudgeonly-fudge-on-mmp.html</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">ANIMATION OF THE
DAY: </span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"><a href="http://democracy-v20.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)"><span>http://democracy-v20.blogspot.com</span></a>
</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">Check out the
"Policy Lurch" animation.</span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></b></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">VOLUNTEER:</span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"><a href="http://voteformmp.ca/volunteer" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
<span>http://voteformmp.ca/volunteer</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">RIDING CONTACTS:</span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.voteformmp.ca/ridings_contact_list" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
<span>http://www.voteformmp.ca/ridings_contact_list</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">FROM THE FIELD</span></b></p>
<p><i><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">"We spontaneously
decided to leaflet the Star tomorrow at noon" -</span></i><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> June</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">E-ACTIVISM:</span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"><a href="http://voteformmp.ca/10_reasons" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
<span>http://voteformmp.ca/10_reasons</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">Monday we sent you an
email "Ten Reasons to Vote for MMP" that we hope you will forward
widely. </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></b></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">ORDER A SIGN:</span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> Email <a href="mailto:info@voteformmp.ca" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
info@voteformmp.ca</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">If you have a great
location for a LARGE sign, please email <a href="mailto:info@voteformmp.ca" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">info@voteformmp.ca</a> and put "LARGE
SIGN" in header - include your postal code and riding.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">DIY (DO-IT-YOURSELF)
SIGNAGE:</span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> <a href="http://voteformmp.ca/campaign_materials" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">http://voteformmp.ca/campaign_materials
</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">DIY BROCHURES:</span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> <a href="http://voteformmp.ca/campaign_materials" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
http://voteformmp.ca/campaign_materials</a>
</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">Brochures and flyers
available in 17 languages</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">EXCITING EVENTS:</span></b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> <a href="http://www.voteformmp.ca/events" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
http://www.voteformmp.ca/events</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">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
<a href="mailto:events@voteformmp.ca" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">events@voteformmp.ca</a> with the word "EVENT" in the subject header.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="color: black;" lang="EN-US">THANK YOU FOR
READING THIS UPDATE. WE'RE MAKING HISTORY!</span></b></p>
<p> </p>
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fun - and serious - ways we are spreading the message that MMP will deliver
more choice, fairer results and stronger representation.</span></p>
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