Coercion Isn't Cool


Dear Mr Eggen,
   I am disturbed to see that your ministry of Education continues to threaten to close many private schools with in Alberta.  In the name of providing a "safe and caring school" you are discriminating *heavily* against Christians, and possibly other groups.  
    As is noted by Theresa Ng, "we condemn the actions of the Alberta government to use public purse strings and threats of closure as a means of coercion wielded against thousands of Alberta families who stand to lose the schools in which their children are thriving."  
     I agree.  Thousands of Albertans agree.  But it doesn't matter what the majority believes, it matters what is true.  The truth is that private Christian schools in Alberta do offer a safe and caring environment without any tips from your office, Mr Eggen.  You need to allow for diversity and leave these schools alone.  
   Sincerely, 
Catherine van Kampen 

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