Dear Principal of Queen's University,
That the question of impeachment should even come up shows how far we as Canadians have fallen off the path of democracy and freedom of speech. Nick Day should not be impeached for writing a bold letter, expressing what is long overdue, and putting Mr. Ignatieff in his place. He spoke the truth about Israel’s apartheid policies and Mr.Ignatieff’s unethical and self serving support for Israel. Mr. Ignatieff's hypocrisy, as a former academic himself, is absolutely astounding.
Amartya Sen wrote in the 'Argumentative Indian' that "The point [rather] is that democracy is intimately connected with public discussion and interactive reasoning".
What critics of Mr. Day are trying to do here, out of a deep seated fear that comes from the knowledge that there is grave injustice being acknowledged publicly, is to pick on the fact that Mr. Day signed his letter as the Rector. However, what Mr. Day has done - and it is his responsibility to do - is simply to defend 'public discussion and interactive reasoning'.
The argument that he might have signed in his name is ridiculous. What would that have changed? Did Mr. Ignatieff not sign his letter as party leader?
I have attended these IAW meetings and can say that only those who feel guilty take any notice.
We are very disappointed in Queen's University's even considering an impeachment of its highly respected Rector, and will continue to write letters to you in defence of Mr. Day.
Sincerely
Esther Matharu
Women's Alliance Party
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