More Silicon Valley Censorship: CitizenGo Locked Out of Twitter

More Silicon Valley Censorship: CitizenGo Locked Out of Twitter

Dear Paul,

I woke up this morning to quite a surprise. Our CitizenGO Canada Twitter account (@citizengocanada) just got shut down. We are supposedly guilty of “hateful content”.

In case you’re wondering what, exactly, we tweeted that was so hateful and evil, here it is:

We don’t know who made this absurd decision, or what the reasoning might have been behind it. We were not given any opportunity to address the allegation beforehand. We only know that it happened in response to our petition opposing a proposed conversion therapy ban in Canada (Bill S-260).

You can read more about the S-260 conversion therapy ban, and why we are opposing it, here: http://www.citizengo.org/en-ca/fm/173090-helping-lgbt-people-not-crime

Apparently, helping LGBT people who want help IS a crime – at least in Twitterland. I guess “love is hate”.

How we could get shut down over some comments disagreeing with a proposed therapy ban is, at best, ridiculous. At worst, it is insidious political interference in the affairs of a sovereign nation – and that during an election period!

Bill S-260 is only a proposed Bill. It is not the law of the land. In a normal democracy, we can discuss proposed Bills and debate their merits. We can advocate for or against certain elements of the Bill. This is particularly vital during an election, when the outcome of said election will likely determine if said Bill will move forward or not.

But Twitter has chosen to actually interfere in our Canadian democratic process – and our Canadian election – by locking our account over a comment on this Bill.

Twitter Ban

Clearly, Twitter has decided that Bill S-260 must go forward into law, and the Liberal government that is pushing this Bill must be elected. They are hell-bent to enshrine the newest political crime – the crime of helping homosexuals overcome their unwanted same-sex attractions, or helping transgenders overcome their unwanted gender dysphoria.

Just try it – or simply try saying you support the idea – and you will be brandished a hater and a homophobe in Twitterland. You will be de-platformed, and your voice will be silenced. That is what we have experienced.

We are now considering our next steps to address this political interference from Twitter.

Yours for Freedom,

David Cooke and the Entire CitizenGO Team

David Cooke

P.S. Be sure to sign and share our petition opposing the conversion therapy ban. If this ban goes ahead, it won’t be just CitizenGO that feels the heat. Every church and mission and individual Christian that shares the message of “change in Christ” will be liable to punishment under the law. Sign here: http://www.citizengo.org/en-ca/fm/173090-helping-lgbt-people-not-crime

Cineplex Bans ‘Unplanned’ in Canada

Cineplex Bans ‘Unplanned’ in Canada

Over the last month we have been working to bring the movie “Unplanned” to Canada.
“Unplanned” is the real-life story of Abby Johnson, a Planned Parenthood clinic director who changed her mind about abortion when she saw the gruesome truth one day. It is a powerful and disturbing film with a redemptive message that every man and woman needs to see. 
Unplanned
“Unplanned” opened in the States on March 29th, bringing in over $6 million US on its opening weekend, far exceeding all expectations. In fact, it was the #4 film in theatres that weekend!
Despite its blockbuster status, we are really struggling to bring it to Canada.
So far, it has only been screened twice in this country – both at private events in Ottawa for MPs and pro-life leaders.
In conjunction with National Campus Life Network, and in partnership with other Canadian pro-life organizations, we had launched a petition in April to Cineplex, asking them to screen the film in Canada. (Cineplex is Canada’s largest retail film exhibitor.)
Unfortunately, Cineplex has now officially said NO! I am sad to report that “Unplanned” has been banned from most Canadian theatres due to its “controversial” nature. (Check out the full story here: https://grandinmedia.ca/blockbuster-pro-life-movie-unplanned-banned-from-canadian-movie-theatres/).
Despite this set-back, we are not giving up!
Moving forward, we are asking pro-life Canadians – and people all over the world – to sign our petition of support for the film. We want you to show your support for screenings in Canada and around the globe – so more people can see the truth like Abby saw it – so more minds and hearts might be changed.
If you haven’t signed already, please SIGN NOW: unplannedcanada.com
Over 185,000 CitizenGOers from Canada and around the world have already signed. Will you join them?
Although we do not expect Cineplex to reverse their decision, we are hopeful that this vast outpouring of support will help us secure screenings with private and independent cinemas. When these smaller theatres see how many people are behind this film, they are going to realize there is money to be made – in spite of the “controversy”.
National Campus Life Network has also created a separate fund to help pay for screenings and/or to provide free tickets once screenings are arranged. This fund has already reached $13,000.
For folks who are in the Edmonton area, I am pleased to announce that there will be a private screening of “Unplanned” to-night at 6:30 PM at the Expo Centre. Admission is being provided free of charge by the organizers. (Find out more here:https://www.battleforcanada.com/unplanned).
Thank you for continuing to stand with us as we work to bring “Unplanned” to Canada. Your prayers, signatures, and support, are vital!
Yours for Life,

David Cooke and the Entire CitizenGO Team

David Cooke