Freedom of expression vs. political neutrality = political correctness.
So it would appear that Environment Canada scientist/singer Tony Turner
has been suspended from his job for his performance of the song “Harperman”.
I covered this episode in Canadian politics/culture last month. The song calls for PM Harper “to go”.
Now he’s been gagged and apparently has violated the “non-political nature of public service…” What’s at issue is whether Mr. Turner has the right to express himself as a private citizen through a ‘folk (protest) song’. Mr. Turner is set for retirement but that might just be a blessing.
Even Raffi is singing “I want my country back”. Elizabeth May is suggesting we return to door-to-door postal delivery. Is any politician really listening to the pleas of Canadians to make our country great – again?
The video does reveal a sizeable number of left-wing boomers who obviously like the song’s message too.
With the election a month and a half away – watch for further measures that will constrict personal freedom of expression here in Canada.
