Bullying the Bully – David Suzuki

Poor David.
After spending a lifetime of scaring kids that the world is about to end, he has decided it’s best he no longer represents his foundation.
David acknowledges that the environmental movement has reached a dead end, saying: “I absolutely agree.” The federal government is hostile, and environmental agendas are being rolled back everywhere.
“I have reached a point in my life where I would like to consider myself an elder. I want to speak freely without fear that my words will be deemed too political, and harm the organization of which I am so proud. I am keenly aware that some governments, industries and special interest groups are working hard to silence us. They use threats to the Foundation’s charitable status in attempts to mute its powerful voice on issues that matter deeply to you and many other Canadians.
This bullying demonstrates how important it is to speak out.
The Foundation’s science-based, solutions-oriented research and educational work has enriched our democracy and reflected Canadian values for two decades. While not always happily received by governments or industrial interests, this work is strictly non-partisan, as required by the laws governing charities, and has made the Foundation one of the most trusted environmental voices in Canada.
Our opponents, however, are redoubling their efforts to marginalize the Foundation by getting at me, personally.”
I remember when David Suzuki wanted to jail political leaders for ignoring the science behind climate change. This type of rhetoric doesn’t make politicians too open to your cause.
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