Dear Editor:
Since the CWB director elections began, pro-board single desk farmers running for the positions of director have won 80 per cent of the elections - anti CWB farmers have won a mere 20 per cent of the positions available.
Over a years ago a poll was taken as to how farmers felt about retaining the CWB and its Single Desk powers. 62 per cent were in favor - 38 per cent against.
The federal government knew this and decided not to allow farmers to vote on the matter. Instead they use the heavy hand of government to destroy the CWB. They acted and performed more like dictators than members of a democratic government.
I have a very important question to ask the Honorable Garry Breitkreuz and I hope to receive an honest sincere answer.
How does forcing the wills and wants of a minority on a majority translate into a democratic act?
Marketing freedom indeed.
George E. Hickie
Waldron, Sask.
