Tuesday its time for everyone to 'Speak"

From the CBC news website

SPCA suspends Toronto shelter status
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:55 PM ET CBC News
The parent organization of the Toronto Humane Society has suspended the society's affiliate status.
The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has also launched an investigation into the way the humane society cares for animals, which has been accused of allowing the unnecessary suffering of animals through its euthanasia policy.
The SPCA probe comes as a result of an investigative series by The Globe and Mail.
The SPCA has said there are also allegations concerning governance at the Toronto Humane Society, which operates independently but is accountable to the SPCA.
The investigation could result in criminal charges.
Kate MacDonald, the chief executive of the animal welfare agency, said they are "extremely concerned' an affiliate is alleged to be conducting business in such a manner.With files from The Canadian Press
For anyone here in NS, this has a deja vu feel to it..... mind you, last year it was the provincial society that had everyone up in arms. There was no 'parent' body to step in.
Although it is still a journey and nowhere near a destination, we can all agree that the New Path is far better than the 'doings' of this time last year. How did that happen without a 'parent body' to step in.
Voter / member feedback is how. From government to business to non profits, no organization can exist without the approval and support of its members.
Remember that next Tuesday when the polls are open. If there were enough animal loving voters in NS to stop clauses 6-8 of Bill 138 in its tracks last year, there are enough next week to vote in animal friendly candidates.
Think your vote doesn't matter? Go look up the records at how narrow the margins of victory actually are.
What time is it? Its definitely not time to sit back and assume that everyone who goes out to vote will 'speak' for you. Its time to remember that politics isn't an abstract thing ..... it affects every aspect of your real life. This time around, with Lloyd Hines already molding the liberal platform, its time to speak out for the Love of all Dogs.