>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Edward Hudson" <[email protected]>
>To: "Edward Hudson" <[email protected]>
>Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 12:52 PM
>Subject: Open Letter to the Citizens of Canada
>
>
> > Dear Comrades,
> >
> > Re: Open Letter to the Citizens of Canada
> >
> > Please send this letter to your local newpaper(s).
> >
> > Please make any adjustments in wording as you see necessary for your
> > local context.
> >
> > I have permission for you to use the ten names listed below.
> >
> > If you would like to add your name, please RSVP to me and I will add
> > your name to the letter posted on our WebPage.
> >
> > We continue to work as hard as we can to repeal this unjust Act.
> >
> > This "new" government gives us some great new opportunities for action
> > !!!
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Eduardo
> > Secretary
> > http://www.cufoa.ca
> >
> > "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the
>world.
> > Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
> > Margaret Mead
> >
> > ***************
> >
> > Friday, 12 December 2003
> >
> > Dear Editor,
> >
> > An Open Letter to the Citizens of Canada Regarding your Rights and
>Freedoms
> >
> > How do we react when our homes are broken into and our personal property
> > stolen ? Most often the term "violated" is used to describe the feeling
> > a person experiences when they find their doors and windows broken,
> > their closets ripped open, and their personal items ransacked. Under
> > these circumstances we want "Law and Order"; we want the "Law of the
> > Land" to protect us.
> >
> > But how do we react when the government grants itself the authority to
> > act like a common thief ? How do we react when the police are given the
> > power to purloin a person's legally acquired personal property ?
> >
> > This is exactly what is happening in Saskatchewan and in several other
> > provinces under the new Firearms Act. The RCMP are indeed stealing
> > legally acquired personal property. They are seizing and confiscating
> > firearms, and they are doing so without laying any criminal charges
> > which would justify their action.
> >
> > We firmly believe that the Firearms Act violates seven of our basic
> > civil liberties which are guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of
> > Rights and Freedoms, specifically the Right to privacy, security of
> > person, presumption of innocence, association, representation, mobility,
> > and freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. Therefore we are
> > attempting to challenge the constitutionality of the Firearms Act in
> > court. On thirty separate occasions over the past eleven months we have
> > openly defied the Firearms Act by peaceful, public noncompliance all
> > across Canada. The police have either ignored us or have chosen to lay
> > spurious criminal charges which they later drop. During our most recent
> > demonstrations the RCMP have seized and confiscated our firearms,
> > issuing us only a small green paper "receipt" in exchange for the
> > peaceful surrender of our property.
> >
> > This act of seizure and confiscation is detestable, but the refusal of
> > the RCMP to lay criminal charges is intolerable as this prevents us from
> > challenging their offensive action in court. Their refusal to lay
> > charges violates one of the most basic rights of citizenship; our Right
> > to seek redress of grievances by appeal to the Queen, which we can only
> > do in a court of law.
> >
> > The reason why the government is refusing to charge us has now become
> > apparent. They know that in light of recent political revelations and
> > empirical evidence this unjust Act will disintegrate in open court and
> > expose the fact that they have wasted over a billion dollars on a
> > totally unnecessary and futile law which they promoted for purely
> > political purposes.
> >
> > Regardless of one's personal view of the Firearms Act, every citizen
> > must support the right to challenge a controversial and untested law in
> > court. Just as Dr Henry Morgentaler forced Canadians to face the issue
> > of women's reproductive rights, and just as gay/lesbians are now forcing
> > Canadians once again to face some uncomfortable issues, we are calling
> > for an open debate on the validity of the Firearms Act. The issue is not
> > about promoting a "culture of safety" as the federal government would
> > deceitfully have us believe. The responsible ownership of firearms has
> > never been a significant problem in Canada, and the Firearms Act does
> > nothing to curb the criminal use of firearms. The real issue facing
> > Canadians is whether our government can get away with passing a law for
> > purely political reasons and not be held to account. Can a government
> > truly be legitimate while denying citizens the means to correct a wrong
> > ? All of our Charter guarantees are worthless if the government is
> > "free" to deny us the means to redress our grievances.
> >
> > Therefore, we now appeal to our fellow citizens of Canada. We have
> > willfully and knowingly defied the Firearms Act. We have provided the
> > RCMP, the local police services, and federal crown prosecutors in each
> > province with enough material evidence and signed statements to require
> > their charging us for violating several sections of the Firearms Act and
> > the related sections of the Criminal Code. If there are any citizens of
> > Canada who still believe that the Firearms Act is worth supporting, we
> > respectfully ask that you call your local RCMP detachment or police
> > service and demand that they charge us for our flagrant disregard of
> > this law. Demand that we be prosecuted to the full extend of the law for
> > deliberately and intentionally transgressing the Firearms Act.
> >
> > Please, if you are still under any illusion that the Firearms Act will
> > somehow decrease crime and make you safer, do your civic duty: turn us
> > in. Let's test this law in court.
> >
> > The telephone number of your local police or RCMP detachment is listed
> > in your phone book.
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Edward B. Hudson DVM, MS
> > DOB:29Apr45
> > 402 Skeena Crt
> > Saskatoon
> > Saskatchewan S7K 4H2
> >
> > Jack McKelvie Wilson
> > DOB 08Nov52
> > 33 - 2401 Koyl Ave
> > Saskatoon
> > Saskatchewan S7L 5X8
> >
> > Joe Gingrich
> > DOB: 15Mar47
> > Box 2409
> > Wthite Fox
> > Saskatchewan S0E 1E0
> >
> > Kingsley Beattie
> > DOB: 07Nov32
> > 1344 Kilborn Ave
> > Ottawa
> > Ontario K1H 6L4
> >
> > Don Hart
> > DOB: 05Mar65
> > RR4
> > Kemptville
> > Ontario K0G 1J0
> >
> > Bruce Montague
> > DOB: 13Dec58
> > P.O. Box 393
> > Dryden
> > Ontario P8N 2Z1
> >
> > Earlene Hart
> > DOB: 17Apr47
> > 7761 Burritts Ave
> > Burrritts Rapids
> > Ontario K0G 1B0
> >
> > Jim Turnbull
> > DOB: 31Aug34
> > Box 114
> > Jarvie
> > Alberta T0G 1H0
> >
> > Yvon Dionne
> > DOB: 04Jul42
> > 596, chemin Pinguet
> > St-Damase-de-L'Islet
> > Quebec G0R 2X0
> >
> > Al Muir
> > DOB: 16Feb56
> > PO Box 1337
> > Stellarton
> > Nova Scotia B0K 1S0
> >
> > Canadian Unregistered Firearms Owners Association
> > 402 Skeena Crt Saskatoon
> > Saskatchewan S7K 4H2
> > 1-306-242-2379 1-306-249-2359 fax
> > [email protected]
> > www.cufoa.ca
>
>From: "Edward Hudson" <[email protected]>
>To: "Edward Hudson" <[email protected]>
>Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 12:52 PM
>Subject: Open Letter to the Citizens of Canada
>
>
> > Dear Comrades,
> >
> > Re: Open Letter to the Citizens of Canada
> >
> > Please send this letter to your local newpaper(s).
> >
> > Please make any adjustments in wording as you see necessary for your
> > local context.
> >
> > I have permission for you to use the ten names listed below.
> >
> > If you would like to add your name, please RSVP to me and I will add
> > your name to the letter posted on our WebPage.
> >
> > We continue to work as hard as we can to repeal this unjust Act.
> >
> > This "new" government gives us some great new opportunities for action
> > !!!
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Eduardo
> > Secretary
> > http://www.cufoa.ca
> >
> > "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the
>world.
> > Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
> > Margaret Mead
> >
> > ***************
> >
> > Friday, 12 December 2003
> >
> > Dear Editor,
> >
> > An Open Letter to the Citizens of Canada Regarding your Rights and
>Freedoms
> >
> > How do we react when our homes are broken into and our personal property
> > stolen ? Most often the term "violated" is used to describe the feeling
> > a person experiences when they find their doors and windows broken,
> > their closets ripped open, and their personal items ransacked. Under
> > these circumstances we want "Law and Order"; we want the "Law of the
> > Land" to protect us.
> >
> > But how do we react when the government grants itself the authority to
> > act like a common thief ? How do we react when the police are given the
> > power to purloin a person's legally acquired personal property ?
> >
> > This is exactly what is happening in Saskatchewan and in several other
> > provinces under the new Firearms Act. The RCMP are indeed stealing
> > legally acquired personal property. They are seizing and confiscating
> > firearms, and they are doing so without laying any criminal charges
> > which would justify their action.
> >
> > We firmly believe that the Firearms Act violates seven of our basic
> > civil liberties which are guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of
> > Rights and Freedoms, specifically the Right to privacy, security of
> > person, presumption of innocence, association, representation, mobility,
> > and freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. Therefore we are
> > attempting to challenge the constitutionality of the Firearms Act in
> > court. On thirty separate occasions over the past eleven months we have
> > openly defied the Firearms Act by peaceful, public noncompliance all
> > across Canada. The police have either ignored us or have chosen to lay
> > spurious criminal charges which they later drop. During our most recent
> > demonstrations the RCMP have seized and confiscated our firearms,
> > issuing us only a small green paper "receipt" in exchange for the
> > peaceful surrender of our property.
> >
> > This act of seizure and confiscation is detestable, but the refusal of
> > the RCMP to lay criminal charges is intolerable as this prevents us from
> > challenging their offensive action in court. Their refusal to lay
> > charges violates one of the most basic rights of citizenship; our Right
> > to seek redress of grievances by appeal to the Queen, which we can only
> > do in a court of law.
> >
> > The reason why the government is refusing to charge us has now become
> > apparent. They know that in light of recent political revelations and
> > empirical evidence this unjust Act will disintegrate in open court and
> > expose the fact that they have wasted over a billion dollars on a
> > totally unnecessary and futile law which they promoted for purely
> > political purposes.
> >
> > Regardless of one's personal view of the Firearms Act, every citizen
> > must support the right to challenge a controversial and untested law in
> > court. Just as Dr Henry Morgentaler forced Canadians to face the issue
> > of women's reproductive rights, and just as gay/lesbians are now forcing
> > Canadians once again to face some uncomfortable issues, we are calling
> > for an open debate on the validity of the Firearms Act. The issue is not
> > about promoting a "culture of safety" as the federal government would
> > deceitfully have us believe. The responsible ownership of firearms has
> > never been a significant problem in Canada, and the Firearms Act does
> > nothing to curb the criminal use of firearms. The real issue facing
> > Canadians is whether our government can get away with passing a law for
> > purely political reasons and not be held to account. Can a government
> > truly be legitimate while denying citizens the means to correct a wrong
> > ? All of our Charter guarantees are worthless if the government is
> > "free" to deny us the means to redress our grievances.
> >
> > Therefore, we now appeal to our fellow citizens of Canada. We have
> > willfully and knowingly defied the Firearms Act. We have provided the
> > RCMP, the local police services, and federal crown prosecutors in each
> > province with enough material evidence and signed statements to require
> > their charging us for violating several sections of the Firearms Act and
> > the related sections of the Criminal Code. If there are any citizens of
> > Canada who still believe that the Firearms Act is worth supporting, we
> > respectfully ask that you call your local RCMP detachment or police
> > service and demand that they charge us for our flagrant disregard of
> > this law. Demand that we be prosecuted to the full extend of the law for
> > deliberately and intentionally transgressing the Firearms Act.
> >
> > Please, if you are still under any illusion that the Firearms Act will
> > somehow decrease crime and make you safer, do your civic duty: turn us
> > in. Let's test this law in court.
> >
> > The telephone number of your local police or RCMP detachment is listed
> > in your phone book.
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Edward B. Hudson DVM, MS
> > DOB:29Apr45
> > 402 Skeena Crt
> > Saskatoon
> > Saskatchewan S7K 4H2
> >
> > Jack McKelvie Wilson
> > DOB 08Nov52
> > 33 - 2401 Koyl Ave
> > Saskatoon
> > Saskatchewan S7L 5X8
> >
> > Joe Gingrich
> > DOB: 15Mar47
> > Box 2409
> > Wthite Fox
> > Saskatchewan S0E 1E0
> >
> > Kingsley Beattie
> > DOB: 07Nov32
> > 1344 Kilborn Ave
> > Ottawa
> > Ontario K1H 6L4
> >
> > Don Hart
> > DOB: 05Mar65
> > RR4
> > Kemptville
> > Ontario K0G 1J0
> >
> > Bruce Montague
> > DOB: 13Dec58
> > P.O. Box 393
> > Dryden
> > Ontario P8N 2Z1
> >
> > Earlene Hart
> > DOB: 17Apr47
> > 7761 Burritts Ave
> > Burrritts Rapids
> > Ontario K0G 1B0
> >
> > Jim Turnbull
> > DOB: 31Aug34
> > Box 114
> > Jarvie
> > Alberta T0G 1H0
> >
> > Yvon Dionne
> > DOB: 04Jul42
> > 596, chemin Pinguet
> > St-Damase-de-L'Islet
> > Quebec G0R 2X0
> >
> > Al Muir
> > DOB: 16Feb56
> > PO Box 1337
> > Stellarton
> > Nova Scotia B0K 1S0
> >
> > Canadian Unregistered Firearms Owners Association
> > 402 Skeena Crt Saskatoon
> > Saskatchewan S7K 4H2
> > 1-306-242-2379 1-306-249-2359 fax
> > [email protected]
> > www.cufoa.ca
>