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THE ALBERTA SOCIAL CREDIT PARTY - OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE
April 2, 1998

"It's time for moral leadership, not political correctness, invoke
the notwithstanding clause"

Randy Thorsteinson, Leader of the Alberta Social Credit Party extended
a challenge to Premier Ralph Klein.

"With today's decision in the Delwin Vriend case by the Supreme Court
a major test of moral leadership has been placed before Premier Ralph
Klein. It is time for Mr. Klein to display moral leadership by rejecting
the decision of the Supreme Court and invoke the notwithstanding clause
of the Constitution. The Court's decision is a fundamental attack on
the moral fabric of our society and will certainly lead to a radical shift
in our rights."

"There are basically five major areas of concern that will come about
as a result of this decision."

1.) Redefinition of the Family

I believe that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God
and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal
destiny of His children. This ruling will lead to a new definition
of the family by ultimately recognizing homosexual marriage and adoption.

2.) Eventual recognition of Paedophilia

Nothing is more repulsive than the sexual exploitation and desecration
of children. This decision will eventually legitimize paedophiles. Their
argument will rest on this decision, they will argue that they cannot be 
discriminated against because of their "sexual orientation". Eventually 
they will be successful in this challenge.

3.) Erosion of Parental Rights

This decision will remove a Parent's right to choose who works with
their children. Parents will not be allowed to refuse a homosexual
hockey coach or scout leader. Parents will not be allowed to
"discriminate" against homosexual predators such as the infamous Graham
James, coach of the Calgary Hitmen.

4.) Erosion of Religious Freedom

The decision should send shivers down the backs of people of all faiths.
Churches will no longer be allowed to "discriminate" against people for
their sexual orientation. Churches will eventually be forced to accept
homosexual clergy and homosexual marriage. The government will be
redefining what is politically correct and acceptable. We will eventually
shift from religious freedom to state mandated religious beliefs and
practices.

5.) Unselected judges should not make law

The laws of the land should be made by the people of Alberta through
their elected representatives, not through an unelected body in Ottawa.

"It is time for Mr. Klein to demonstrate some courage and moral
leadership. The notwithstanding clause should be used in only rare,
extremely critical circumstances. This is such a situation, as the
very moral foundation of our society is at stake."

"Those of us who oppose this decision will be branded as homophobic.
The reality is that we are not homophobic but rather our critics are
moralphobic."

CONTACT:

Randy Thorsteinson 
Party Leader

The Alberta Social Credit Party
Toll Free: 1-888-SOCRED-1
http://www.bridgecom.net/socred/ 
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