This is one ugly election
by George Wedge, NDP Candidate in Scarbough-Woburn
Oh my God, this election is ugly!
What I’m seeing while I’m out in our riding of Scarborough-Woburn is scary, from people out vandalizing my Liberal opponent’s Campaign Signs, to utter disregard for respect of fellow humans is incredibly disheartening.
And let’s not forget that this is all happening in the middle of an all-out trade war when just 4 short weeks ago, Canadians were united in the “Elbows Up” Campaign, and Joe the Canadian Guy was resurfacing with the “I AM Canadian” Pledge.
What IS happening?
Is it that the Conservatives are so angry about how this election is playing out?
Is it because Canadians are so disgruntled about how broken everything is after decades of mis-steps in Federal Policy that they just want to fight?
Is it because NDP Voters are flocking to vote Liberal to assure that the Conservatives can’t form the next Government?
Is it that the Divisive Red Tsunami in the USA has flooded across our borders?
I really don’t know why but I do know this:
As a Country, we really need to take a step back and have a long hard look at ourselves and how we’re behaving right now.
I’m not seeing any of the Canadian Values that we are known for World-Wide.
I can’t change who I am, and frankly, I don’t want to.
I will always speak Truth-to-Power and I will always stand up for those who need a voice because the system continually fails to recognize their right to belong and live with dignity and respect.
Tomorrow night I’ve been given the honor and privilege to represent the party in the Federal Candidates Disability Debate here in Toronto at the CNIB Headquarters.
I’ve been waiting 21 years to have this debate.
For my family and the other 8 Million Families in Canada living with Disabilities, we simply can’t get this wrong.
It’s been far too long waiting for the Federal Government to do what’s right for 27% of its population.
Wish me luck!
See you all on the trail.
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