Tory ads attack Wildrose on opposition to drunk driving laws

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The Alberta Progressive Conservatives will start running radio ads on Thursday attacking the Wildrose Party for wanting to revoke the province's tough new drunk driving laws.

"Premier Alison Redford is making our streets safer by getting tougher on impaired drivers," an announcer states.

"Since 1998, 300 Albertans have been killed by drivers who blew .08 or less. But Wildrose leader Danielle Smith says the new rules could ensnare couples on a date night.

"Let's tell the Wildrose that real leadership is about making decisions to save lives. Because 300 Albertans will never have another date night. Danielle Smith and the Wildrose: Not worth the risk."

Under the law passed late last year, drivers caught with a blood alcohol content between .05 and .08 could face possible administrative penalties, including license suspensions and short-term vehicle seizures.

The provision targeting drivers who blow below .08 was opposed by the Wildrose Party, which believes it would be more effective to increase enforcement.

For the Tories, the last straw apparently came last month when the Wildrose launched a controversial campaign where they handed out beer coasters at bars and restaurants.

One side of the coaster showed the phrase "Drink responsibly" and an image with a red line running through ".05." The opposite side of the coaster had a red line through the letters "PC" and the words "Vote responsibly."

Tory campaign manager Susan Elliott says that campaign prompted her party to fight back.

"We've been concerned about their messaging on this issue right from the beginning but we felt that the coasters took it one step too far," she said.

The Wildrose Party believes fear is prompting the Tories to strike back in the weeks before the start of the provincial election.

"The ad is essentially accusing another opposition leader of killing people, of being in favour of killing people," said Wildrose MLA Rob Anderson.

"I'm all for having policy discussions but this makes the Republicans down in the States look like angels. This is just disgusting politics.

The radio ads will start running in Calgary on Thursday. The Tories won't say how much they're spending on the campaign.

The Wildrose Party launched a series of attack ads against Redford after she was sworn-in as Alberta premier last fall.
 

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The Alberta Progressive Conservatives will start running radio ads on Thursday attacking the Wildrose Party for wanting to revoke the province's tough new drunk driving laws.

"Premier Alison Redford is making our streets safer by getting tougher on impaired drivers," an announcer states.

"Since 1998, 300 Albertans have been killed by drivers who blew .08 or less. But Wildrose leader Danielle Smith says the new rules could ensnare couples on a date night.

"Let's tell the Wildrose that real leadership is about making decisions to save lives. Because 300 Albertans will never have another date night. Danielle Smith and the Wildrose: Not worth the risk."

Under the law passed late last year, drivers caught with a blood alcohol content between .05 and .08 could face possible administrative penalties, including license suspensions and short-term vehicle seizures.

The provision targeting drivers who blow below .08 was opposed by the Wildrose Party, which believes it would be more effective to increase enforcement.

For the Tories, the last straw apparently came last month when the Wildrose launched a controversial campaign where they handed out beer coasters at bars and restaurants.

One side of the coaster showed the phrase "Drink responsibly" and an image with a red line running through ".05." The opposite side of the coaster had a red line through the letters "PC" and the words "Vote responsibly."

Tory campaign manager Susan Elliott says that campaign prompted her party to fight back.

"We've been concerned about their messaging on this issue right from the beginning but we felt that the coasters took it one step too far," she said.

The Wildrose Party believes fear is prompting the Tories to strike back in the weeks before the start of the provincial election.

"The ad is essentially accusing another opposition leader of killing people, of being in favour of killing people," said Wildrose MLA Rob Anderson.

"I'm all for having policy discussions but this makes the Republicans down in the States look like angels. This is just disgusting politics.

The radio ads will start running in Calgary on Thursday. The Tories won't say how much they're spending on the campaign.

The Wildrose Party launched a series of attack ads against Redford after she was sworn-in as Alberta premier last fall.

Premier Alison Redford is a wannabe NDP control freak that won the leadership race by buying off union members.

She should be tarred and feathered and driven out of Alberta by someone with a BAC of at least .22.

May the Wild Rose Party rule......
 

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It's really all just a dog & pony show to give an tough image prior to the election. The same law was struck down as unconstitutional in BC and the same will happen as soon as it makes the higher court in Alberta. They have written a statute that gives substantial penalties without giving the chance for any defense. I have no doubt it is unconstitutional and will be challenged and overturned at a later date.
 

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It's really all just a dog & pony show to give an tough image prior to the election. The same law was struck down as unconstitutional in BC and the same will happen as soon as it makes the higher court in Alberta. They have written a statute that gives substantial penalties without giving the chance for any defense. I have no doubt it is unconstitutional and will be challenged and overturned at a later date.

Best check on why it was overturned in BC. The AB law is different.

Premier Alison Redford is a wannabe NDP control freak that won the leadership race by buying off union members.

She should be tarred and feathered and driven out of Alberta by someone with a BAC of at least .22.

May the Wild Rose Party rule......

She -Redford- is gonna walk all over them. If that is all they -WRP- have they may as well stay home. And the leader of the WRP just keeps on a changing her tune. Much akin to a radio station trying to find out what songs sells.
 

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Best check on why it was overturned in BC. The AB law is different.

The Alberta law still imposes punitive sanctions upon a driver without due process of law. It doesn't matter how you slice it that is unconstitutional and will be challenged and overturned. That was the portion overturned in BC and it will happen in Alberta too.
 

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The Alberta law still imposes punitive sanctions upon a driver without due process of law. It doesn't matter how you slice it that is unconstitutional and will be challenged and overturned. That was the portion overturned in BC and it will happen in Alberta too.

Best read up on what the SCOC has ruled on the right of Govt to infringe on a persons individual right. The AB penalties are minor. Compare both laws.
 

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Most do not recall that Ralph used to be a Liberal.

For a short period of time, the Conservatives cut spending (as did the federal Liberals) but for the most part we have had 40 years of tax and spend. Colpy can call me a moron all he wants. That just means he can't actually refute the facts.