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Hugh Segal and Envy Politics
by Glenn Woiceshyn
[The following letter was published in the Financial Post on Sep/14/96.]
Dear Editor,
Re: "Canadian Conservatism Must Stay True to its Traditions"--by Hugh Segal--Aug/17-19/96--The
Financial Post
Hugh Segal's brand of conservatism involves advocating whatever appeases the various
"special-interest" groups, regardless of blatant contradictions. First
he deploys divisive language designed (by Marxists) to create conflict between the
"haves" and "have-nots," which implicitly endorses the destructive
leftist notion that envy is a legitimate excuse for punishing each according to his
ambition, ability and achievement while rewarding each according to his whims or
needs.
Then, in the next paragraph, he has the gall to urge a political platform that won't
"divide Canadians by class, income, region or language." Can this be taken
seriously by someone who sanctions envy, not to mention the divisive tribalistic
policies of a "distinct" Quebec?
Sincerely,
Glenn Woiceshyn
© 1997 Glenn Woiceshyn. All rights reserved.
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