isoHunt joins the online political club
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As I told Gary Fung earlier this morning, the guy who runs isoHunt, when I decided to devote p2pnet to the elections, I was a bit apprehensive
But why worry? Right? After all, p2pnet isn’t a commercial site. It’s a personal one and elections are important not only to Canadians, but to people everywhere and IMHO, it’s a good idea to to try to stress the point that online P2P People Power can make the difference, no matter where you are or who you are.
Gary decided to post a political message on isoHunt and in it, included this line »»»
On same sex marriage, I’ve voted Conservatives mainly for their opposition to it. But Harper seems to be dropping opposition for that along with abortion. Strike 2.
For it, he got flak from the owner of a major site who emailed me and a few other people wondering if it was wise to make that statement — that it’s likely to alienate his readers.
I don’t agree with Gary. Not in the slightest. But I do believe he has the right to make that declaration, and to make it publicly, if that’s what he wants.
I emailed Gary »»»
If you’re writing about the election to begin with, fair comment. Gay people have been a part of society since there was society and whether or not they’re entitled to be together in the same way everyone wants to be together is certainly a major issue. So if you feel like raising it on your own site, why not? I’ll be quoting your entire message when I get back online. So I’ll be raising it too. ;p
Below is Gary’s message in full »»»
Political debates are almost as hopeless as religious ones, so I’ve avoided them here in the past. But reading about the Conservatives’ platform on copyright legislations, I’m compelled to speak up. To get my bias clear first: I’m Christian and I’ve been voting Conservatives for the last 2 elections. But unless they substantially change their platform, I will not vote for them this election and I urge Canadians reading this not to. Here’s why.
From the Conservatives’ platform:
Quote:
Dion (Liberals) wants to impose a massive carbon tax that will drive up the cost of everything and hurt families.
That is a lame and empty attack on a good idea. Living in BC, we’ve already implemented the carbon tax and our economy is doing just fine. Harper either doesn’t understand what “revenue neutral” means or is just being conservative for the sake of being Conservative. I drive, and I’d gladly pay more on gas so we have greater incentives for the marketability of viable, mainstream electric cars sooner than later. Same goes for more non-carbon power plants. Strike 1 for the Conservatives.
On same sex marriage, I’ve voted Conservatives mainly for their opposition to it. But Harper seems to be dropping opposition for that along with abortion. Strike 2.
And for the most important and relevant issue, copyright, the Conservatives show no intent to revise or drop bill C-61, and supports ACTA which is an even worse idea. They shown no support for Geist’s copyright pledge, and have continued to show no interest in soliciting feedback from the Canadian public on C-61, a most important legislation since the internet regarding copyright and how we share and consume information. This is about the freedom of speech in the digital age. Big strike out for the Conservatives.
Right now, it seems the Conservatives are leading the polls. But I know about 3.7 million Canadians visited isoHunt last month, which is more than 10% of Canada’s population. So I ask all who read this to tell your Canadian friends to not be a slacker and vote on Oct. 14. I don’t care which party you vote, just vote any party but the Conservatives. I’ll update on any other P2P sites and media who pledge the same against them.
Here are some more links to more information on election issues:
- Election Notebook blog
- Liberal tweets
- Conservative tweets
[And there are a lot more than those three - Jon.]
For the US election, discuss here instead, this thread is for Canadian election only. But then there isn’t much to talk about is there, McCain is a worse idiot than Bush and changes his position every other month. Obama all the way. Wink
Anyhow, GET OUT THERE AND VOTE!!!
Cheers!
Jon Newton – p2pnet
Los Angeles Times – , October , 2008
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