Dear CFAC supporters,

CFAC was deeply disappointed by the announcement yesterday from the Conservative party that they would not reduce funding for, or even review which arts, movies and entertainment get your tax dollars and large tax breaks. In fact CPC said they would keep the arts funding at or above the current 3-7 billion dollars a year. And of course the continued billion dollar support for the CBC is despicable, just two weeks after a CBC writer calls conservatives "white trash".

CFAC fought hard to see Bill C10, that had potential to save millions of tax dollars, passed. The Liberal dominated Senate interfered and manipulated that Bill sending it back to the House. Of course when the election was called Bill C10 died. Many polls indicate that taxpayers do not want their tax payments going to movies and "arts". The "arts" socialist attitude of wanting unlimited access to your money via taxes and credits is scary. Have they ever stated just how much they want? No.

CPC is not likely to gain one vote from this handout, but they risk losing votes from the true conservative base.

Another concern is that Bill C484, designed to protect the wanted unborn child of pregnant women, was dumped. Now the "platform" mentions they will bring in legislation to give added protection for pregnant woman but will not recognize the baby in those instances. That is a wrong, in fact the woman is already protected by law covering the assault on her. So what have they accomplished?

Many of the other CPC planks are good approaches to issues that concern many Canadians.

The financial crisis especially affects all of us. The matter of how much taxes we pay is a huge concern. Spending at this point must be as curtailed as possible. Individuals will have to slim their budgets, so governments must slim their budgets also.

Real conservative principles have shown for many years they best suit strong families and healthy society.

The election October 14th will produce a new government - will it be fiscally responsible and socially just?

Canada Family Action Coalition

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