A Letter to Mr. Ritter
Mr. Ritter:
I promised myself 4 years ago I would never become
involved in CWB politics - because I detest it with a passion. But,
you, Mr. Ritter, have stepped over the line when you say Jim is doing
nothing more than grandstanding. He's standing alright, and it's
grand!
The decision to go to jail was not made lightly and
it's also not all about your sacred Wheat Board.
The decision was made with a great deal of
soul-searching with lots and lots of tears shed and many sleepless
nights! It was a family decision. It affects our entire family
from Jim & I, to our children, and mostly our 9 beautiful
grandchildren.
It's about standing tall for your principles.
It's about ethics and strong morals. It's about honesty and
integrity. And it's about believing in democracy and freedom.
It's my understanding you are totally unfamiliar
with all the above! You know it! I know it! God definitely
knows it.
I am so PROUD of what Jim has done, as are his
children and grandchildren.
He will go down in Canadian history as a hero to his
children & grandchildren and to thousands of farmers & fellow
Canadians. What a legacy to leave!
You and Mr. Flamen on the other hand, will go down
in history as the guys from Saskatchewan who were turtles and turncoats.
You betrayed the farmers and friends who elected
you. What a legacy to your children & grandchildren!
I feel very sorry for you because in this life of
ours it's what we leave our children and grandchildren that really
matters.
As Jim says: "It is better to fail with honour
than win by deceit."
Olive Chatenay