Once a traitor, always a traitor

 Here is the problem with Alberta separation. Once a group breaks the rules to split from a nation, they rarely learn how to build a peaceful society together. People who push for separation rarely stop fighting once they get their way. They build their whole identity on being angry. If Alberta separates, these separatists will continue to look for trouble, and blame outside forces for all their problems. 

A new, independent country needs teamwork and shared values. Separatists are used to tearing things down instead of building them up. Once the main enemy (Canada) is gone, they will turn on each other to see who is "pure" enough. Even at this point, the separatist do not get along, there are several factions with differing ideas about how to run the "new" Country of Alberta. Oh, sorry, Republic of Alberta......I know they want it to be as close to America as possible. 

If Alberta ever separates, the separatists will not just settle down and garden. They will keep causing friction. They will fight the new government just like they fought the old one. A leopard does not change its spots. Democracy means listening to people you disagree with. Separatists only want their own way. They want a "Christian nation" but don't even act like Jesus in the first place. 

Alberta separation will not mean a paradise. We will economically suffer, because we will not only make ourselves land locked, but we will also have conflict and more instability than we have ever had before. For the future of Alberta, for our home values and for peace, we MUST do everything in our power to get the vote out in October and put this to bed, once and for all. Because if we do not, you might as well sell your home and get the hell out of here. I know I will be doing that. 

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