Muzzling Scientists
to the tune of I’ve Been Working on the Railroad They’ve been working on the science In a conscientious way Searching out the facts and figures Just to make things clear as day Monitoring fish and wildlife Testing streams and lakes Climate change is having impacts We must put on the brakes! But then it’s: (chorus) Harper says SHUT UP Harper says SHUT UP Harper says SHUT UP YOUR FACE! Harper says SHUT UP Harper says SHUT UP Harper’s a disgrace! All the data they discover Should be out there for everyone Students, public and the media That’s...
Read MoreOur Nation’s Reputation
to the tune of John Brown’s Body (Battle Hymn of the Republic) Our nation’s reputation has just gone up in smoke. Our scientists are muzzled – is this some kind of joke? Librarians and researchers cannot discuss their work Without the OK from their boss – as if they’re only clerks! Chorus: We’re demanding free expression. This is unbearable oppression. Harper, you need to learn your lesson Just let them speak out loud! You’ve canned the research institutes whose job is to collect Environmental data that has earned the world’s respect But...
Read MoreRaging Grannies are Mad about Muzzling Event
We raged in front of the Library and Archives building, Thursday, April 18 We watched in horror while Stephen Harper placed gags on scientists, librarians and backbench MPs. But the Grannies couldn’t be muzzled (Harper tried). Instead, they sang about this outrage before chasing Stephen Harper away. Check out the words to Song 1, Song 2. See photos by the Ottawa Citizen here. The Press Release following the event Raging Grannies held a rally for muzzled scientists, librarians, and MPs. OTTAWA : 4 pm, 18 April, 2013, Library and Archives Canada Twenty Raging Grannies...
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