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Word Warriors Denounce the Globe and Mail for firing columnist Rick Salutin September 28, 2010 I don’t need to tell you how few progressive voices there are in the mainstream media whether it’s TV, radio or newspapers. Someone from outside the country observing the media would assume that this is a reactionary country with virtually no progressive tradition. One of the few voices on the left that has been consistent, imaginative, thought-provoking and fearless is that of Rick Salutin, columnist for the Globe and Mail since 1991. I just found out today that he was fired. I asked him if he had been told why, he said no. But this kind of political action must be responded to, even if our chance of reversing such a crass decision is virtually nil. If we don’t respond it will be implicit support for the decision – the ideological gate-keepers at the Globe will gloat and claim no one cared anyway. We do care. Rick upheld the best of what Canada has been and can be again. If you are not a regular reader of Rick’s column then you should not write a letter. But if you are amongst the tens of thousands who do, write to the Globe and tell them what you think On this one, you don’t need any help from me – just say in your own words what you think of the continuing efforts to diminish Canada – in terms of the role of government, our role in the world and the democratic debate which depends on a diversity of views. The letters editor is at: letters@globeandmail.ca Copy the following:
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October 5, 2010
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