To all:- There have been letters from Canadian Alliance party members that the party will NOT support Bill S-13 as presently written. I suggest "each one write to one" -- suggest an e-mail may be easier than a written letter -- ask for support in having all restrictions removed, as I did. Muriel ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lois Sparling" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 11:18 PM Subject: Re: [CCC] Bill S-13 The Canadian Alliance are generally on side. The Progressive Conservative party has a leadership change coming up (and little presence in the House). Has anyone sounded out the Bloc Quebecois? Genealogy is important in the French Canadian community. Even though their ancestors were (generally) here long, long ago, we received donations from two French language genealogy groups for Beatty et al. And the NDP? Lois Sparling Calgary, Alberta --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.483 / Virus Database: 279 - Release Date: 5/19/03

Dear all, Muriel suggested sending an email is easier than sending a written letter. While this is certainly true, I have read that at least here "south of the border" a written letter carries far more weight, exactly for that reason. If someone takes the time to put pen to paper, and spends the money to affix a stamp, the politician or corporate departrment takes that letter far more seriously. An email is better than no letter, and a paper letter is best of all. Hilary Henkin At 11:19 PM 5/26/03 -0400, Muriel M. Davidson wrote: >To all:- >(snip) >I suggest "each one write to one" -- suggest an e-mail may be easier than >a written letter -- ask for support in having all restrictions removed, as >I did. > >Muriel

To all:- My words were taken "out of context". This is basically how I have ended any letters to politicians:- "Should you desire, an e-mail answer is acceptable if it is easier for your staff members" I sign any messages Muriel M. Davidson [email protected] Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee 25 Crestview Avenue, Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm YES -- Politicians love the rustle of paper -- especially bright colour! YES -- Many politicians prefer to reply to only his/her constituents YES -- Many love the "Hon." title -- generally follow the PMO rulings Several replies have been received -- one word -- YES In Canada, even 9 x 12 envelopes are FREE postage -- the assistant(s) might see the letter!! Left-over Christmas colours are nice and bright! Muriel ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hilary Henkin" <[email protected]> To: "Muriel M. Davidson" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:51 AM Subject: Re: [CCC] Bill S-13 - email vs written letters > Dear all, > Muriel suggested sending an email is easier than sending a written > letter. While this is certainly true, I have read that at least here > "south of the border" a written letter carries far more weight, exactly for > that reason. If someone takes the time to put pen to paper, and spends the > money to affix a stamp, the politician or corporate department takes that > letter far more seriously. > > An email is better than no letter, and a paper letter is best of all. > > Hilary Henkin > > At 11:19 PM 5/26/03 -0400, Muriel M. Davidson wrote: > >To all:- > >(snip) > >I suggest "each one write to one" -- suggest an e-mail may be easier than > >a written letter -- ask for support in having all restrictions removed, as > >I did. > > > >Muriel > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.483 / Virus Database: 279 - Release Date: 5/19/03

Perhaps I should be more concise. The Canadian Alliance Party is on side with me. If Bill S-13 is not amended to meet my/our 3 concerns, then it should be defeated. Lois Sparling Calgary, Alberta Muriel M. Davidson wrote: >To all:- > >There have been letters from Canadian Alliance party members >that the party will NOT support Bill S-13 as presently written. > >I suggest "each one write to one" -- suggest an e-mail may be >easier than a written letter -- ask for support in having all >restrictions removed, as I did. > >Muriel >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Lois Sparling" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 11:18 PM >Subject: Re: [CCC] Bill S-13 > > > The Canadian Alliance are generally on side. The Progressive > Conservative party has a leadership change coming up (and little > presence in the House). Has anyone sounded out the Bloc Quebecois? >Genealogy is important in the French Canadian community. Even though > their ancestors were (generally) here long, long ago, we received > donations from two French language genealogy groups for Beatty et al. >And the NDP? > > Lois Sparling > Calgary, Alberta > > > >--- >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.483 / Virus Database: 279 - Release Date: 5/19/03 > > >