Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight—it erodes when voices go quiet and elected officials dodge hard questions. If your MLA won’t clearly reject Alberta separation, they’re not representing the majority. They’re hedging, hiding, or hoping you won’t ask.
In a democracy, speaking up is how we protect our rights, expose bad ideas, and hold leaders accountable—especially when they refuse to take a clear stand on issues that matter.
Your Voice Is the System
Democracy isn’t a spectator sport. It runs on participation, not passivity. Every time you speak up—whether it’s in a town hall, a protest, or a direct message to your MLA—you’re fueling the system. You’re reminding elected officials that they work for you, not the other way around.
This matters more than ever when politicians play coy on separation. The majority of Albertans reject it. So why won’t your MLA say the same? If they’re silent, they’re either afraid of their base or quietly aligned with a fringe agenda. That’s not representation. That’s evasion.
Silence Is a Strategy
Let’s be clear: silence is never neutral. It’s a tactic. When leaders refuse to answer, they’re hoping you’ll stop asking. They’re hoping the issue will fade. But democracy doesn’t work that way. It demands clarity. It demands courage. It demands that we call out hedging when we see it.
If your MLA won’t say, “I oppose Alberta separation,” then ask again. Ask publicly. Ask loudly. Because silence on this issue isn’t just weak—it’s dangerous. It opens the door to instability, economic risk, and political gamesmanship that most Albertans reject.
Speaking Up Isn’t Optional
It’s easy to think your voice doesn’t matter. That someone else will speak up. That the system is too big, too slow, too broken. But that’s how bad ideas win. That’s how fringe movements gain traction. That’s how democracy loses its edge.
Speaking up doesn’t mean shouting. It means showing up. It means asking hard questions. It means refusing to let your MLA dodge the issue. It means saying, “This matters to me, and I expect you to take a stand.”
Democracy Is Built on Accountability
The beauty of democracy is that it’s built to respond. But only if we push it. Only if we demand answers. Only if we refuse to accept vague statements and political spin.
When you speak up, you’re not just expressing an opinion—you’re enforcing accountability. You’re reminding your MLA that their job is to represent the people, not play footsie with separatist rhetoric. You’re saying, “We see you. We hear you. And we expect clarity.”
Examples That Prove It Works
Look at the students who demanded action on climate. Look at the survivors who changed laws around sexual violence. Look at the communities who stopped harmful developments. These weren’t passive observers. They were active participants. They spoke up. They were heard. And they made change.
You can do the same. Ask your MLA: “Do you oppose Alberta separation?” If they won’t answer, make it public. Make it uncomfortable. Because the majority of Albertans have already spoken. Now it’s time their representatives did too.
Final Thought
Democracy only works when we demand it. If your MLA won’t reject separation outright, they’re not standing with Albertans—they’re standing with ambiguity. And ambiguity is how bad ideas survive. Speak up. Be heard. Ask the question. Force the answer. Because silence isn’t just weak—it’s complicit.
This isn’t about politics. It’s about principle. It’s about protecting the integrity of a province that values unity, stability, and real representation. Your voice is the firewall. Use it. Ask your MLA where they stand. And if they won’t answer, make sure everyone knows it. Because in a democracy, silence is never acceptable—and clarity is non-negotiable.
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