The following is a member's statement read in the Legislature by MLA Sandra Morin, regarding the Saskatchewan Party's lack of judgment for use of a graphic image on a fund-raising poster.

Mr. Speaker, the Sask Party is holding a fundraiser next month and recently distributed a poster advertising the event to all homes in Martensville.  The poster superimposes an invitation to the pig roast fundraiser on a picture of the burning twin towers in New York City taken moments after the second plane struck the South Tower on September 11th.

Given the theme of the event, a photo of the fundraiser’s guest speaker, or any of the many iconic images of the heroic first responders would have been appropriate choices. But to use a graphic image of the burning twin towers--in which thousands of people tragically died--to raise political dollars, is both shocking for its lack of respect, and disturbing for its lack of judgment.

This poster is now drawing national attention, Mr. Speaker. And online commentators are clear in their condemnation of this offensive fundraising poster. One said this poster is, quote: “they have no sense of common decency.” Another said simply, quote: “I'm at a loss for words.” And, finally, another said the poster’s approval spoke to a “basic lack of humanity.”

Mr. Speaker, anyone who saw and approved this poster clearly lacks sound judgment.  It is as simple as that. Mr. Speaker, I hope that the Premier would call on his cabinet minister to immediately withdraw this ill-conceived and offensive poster. 

To view the image click on the following link: Saskatchewan Party Fundraiser

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