Please sign this petition to stop Bill-C36 from passing Senate

[Evangeline Grace 590]

Comments left on Petition:

 

MALE, CALGARY, CANADA about 10 hours ago

Because consenting adults should have the right to set the terms of their own private sexual experience. When phrased as a question the answer becomes clear - Should consenting adults be able to set the terms of their own sexual experience? Canada is NOT Sweden.

 

Because virtually all organizations that represent active sex workers are against Bill C-36 on the grounds that it will make sex work more dangerous. These voices have been roundly ignored. To ignore the input of those who undertsand the issues best and are most directly affected by Bill C-36 is arrogant, patronizing and unethical.

 

FEMALE, VANCOUVER, CANADA about 13 hours ago

Canada is supposed to be the land of the free- freedom to do a job that is between 2 consenting adults- that is what I as a provider offer. I do it as my choice, I am independent .

 

My clients are decent people who have a human desire that I fill.

 

Please go after those who traffic children and foreigners who are being used as slaves-that is a totally different situation.

 

The thousands of independent, happy, healthy, escorts need to be able to advertize so we can be safe and continue to screen our clients- they are not criminals !!

 

Either are we- dont take our freedom away please !!

[Kate von Katz 49953]

Derp, I started a thread with a link to this petition just now....

 

I have signed it and shared it with my friends. Here's hoping something comes of it because, as we all know: the majority of Canadians and certainly those who are connected to the sex trade all agree that this bill is dangerous.

[Andee 220524]

Not be a fear mongerer, but be very careful when signing any petitions through change.org. For example, if you click on their link from a personal email that is associated to your personal facebook page for example, your personal information is not secure.

 

And you will continue to receive invites to sign more petitions. I tried to unsubscribe, but still continue to receive them.

 

Just saying...

[Escapefromstress 2976]

Not be a fear mongerer, but be very careful when signing any petitions through change.org. For example, if you click on their link from a personal email that is associated to your personal facebook page for example, your personal information is not secure.

 

And you will continue to receive invites to sign more petitions. I tried to unsubscribe, but still continue to receive them.

 

Just saying...

 

Yes, I remember that happening when I signed another petition earlier this year, and people need to uncheck the box if they don't want their signature published online.

 

Also:

 

Online petitions are NOT accepted by the house.

 

It is only admissible in original hard copy.

 

Guidelines here: http://elizabethmaymp.ca/wp-content/uploads/bill-c-36-prostitution-petition.pdf?7a6943

[fortunateone 156618]

Not be a fear mongerer, but be very careful when signing any petitions through change.org. For example, if you click on their link from a personal email that is associated to your personal facebook page for example, your personal information is not secure.

 

And you will continue to receive invites to sign more petitions. I tried to unsubscribe, but still continue to receive them.

 

Just saying...

 

 

Getting sent notices is very annoying

 

I would hope that sps would use their sp name and email to sign the online Change petitions, that way that link to personal info won't happen.

 

I know the prior petition (Say NO to the Nordic model one) was sent with over 1400 signatures in June I think.

[squirtingmilf 1982]

That happens with pretty much every petition site, so change is not the exception to the rule at all. It also happens with fundraising sites like kickstarter, gofundme etc. It's not an ideal facet, but at the same time a lot of the people that sign petitions as a general rule are those whom are activists on a lot of levels and that's why they do that.

 

Lot's of sites have pre checked boxes when you submit your info for their newsletters etc. it was the standard procedure for a number of years. Anyway Evangeline is just trying to do her part and who knows what can happen with it. Awareness is always the key. Sad part is the general population has no idea this law affects them too, despite whether they partake in this industry or not and nobody seems to be talking about that at all.

[squirtingmilf 1982]

P.S copies are being sent to Harper and well if it annoys the heck out of him getting those emails, so be it, like we should give him an ounce of respect in that regard. You can also unsubscribe, after you get the initial message thanking you, if not, just send it to the spam folder.

[Evangeline Grace 590]

Sarah, you keep saying this all over the place... do I really need to go into details on every single page? Ok, fine so hear goes...

 

Signing the petition is only a small part of the big picture. As someone who is experienced with social media and how to promote a cause, whether signatures are recognized through the senate or not has little to do with it. When a person signs the petition and perhaps shares it, we continue to educate people. I haven't worked on this enough because I need to work to pay the bills as well.

 

Someone who says they are retired and could be utilizing their time to help, seems to insist on doing what they can to avert people from signing the petition. I have always supported you in your endeavour to update us on Bill C-36; why you behave the way you do is beyond me.

 

So YES, you should send in a letter, but as we all know, not many related to the industry are going to be willing to do that. That is what the Conservative Government is counting on. So the fact that I give a venue for ANYONE to say something and protest, is a GOOD thing, not a NEGATIVE thing.

 

If we actually got the number of signatures that were possible if people actually spoke their mind, it may capture media attention.... I know the Bill will pass, but I encourage you to keep signing, as I am taking this all the way to the next election. It takes time to get people involved, it takes time to educate people on what is really happening, and it will take time to overturn this bill... that is why every step of the way we need to network and stick together.

 

Evangline

[Gabriella Laurence 301887]

Only 506 supporters so far!

Disappointing! :(

 

https://www.change.org/p/stephen-harper-do-not-endanger-the-lives-of-sex-workers

[VedaSloan 119179]

Only the hard-copy petition on Elizabeth May's website can be presented in Parliament. You have to print it out and get actual signatures.

 

I'm not saying don't sign the change.org one, but just know that she can't present that in parliament.

[CMJ 14869]

I find it pretty disheartening that only 510 people out of 100,000 people have signed this...

 

Not very promising ....

[rickoshadows 937]

I find it pretty disheartening that only 510 people out of 100,000 people have signed this...

 

Not very promising ....

 

I think this is because of the change.org system. People who have ever responded are continueously asked to support every inane cause that someone can think up. Change.org has passes it's "Best-Before" date.

[fortunateone 156618]

Only 506 supporters so far!

Disappointing! :(

 

https://www.change.org/p/stephen-harper-do-not-endanger-the-lives-of-sex-workers

 

 

I remember with the other online petition that it was super slow getting people singing, even with the attention on various sites. At that time very few people were interested in the topic, let alone ensuring that the govt didn't come up with exactly what they came up with.

 

maybe had there been 10% of that 500,000 people someone claims is on review sites in Canada, it would have had an impact. That only 1900 or so did sign it, tells a big story about the numbers used to show us on these forums.

 

http://www.change.org/p/the-honourable-peter-mackay-say-no-to-the-nordic-model-and-yes-to-decriminalization-of-sex-work-in-canada

[tanyathetgurl 857]

I suspect many people on here read more than they post, so I think this thread will eventually do much good -- and starting it was commendable.

 

There's a scene from Renaissance-era Venice in the Dangerous Beauty movie where a courtesan is about to be punished by the legislature while the men of Venice stand awkwardly by, letting her go to her punishment even though so many of them had spent quality time in her bedroom. Integrity would drive them to stand up for her even if it publicly outed them. It's a lot to expect, but in the movie it does happen, and it's a very moving part of the story.

 

So, gentlemen, once again, today, you have the opportunity to stand up and be counted. That doesn't mean you have to take out an ad saying "yes, I slept with hot girls in exchange for money" but certainly signing the petition would be a brave and commendable step. If you decide to do so -- thank you.

 

.Tanya