Dear Editor:
RE: ‘Poisoning the well,’ Nov. 20.
Unlike the writer, who sometimes votes Conservative based on affordabilty, accountabilty and responsible governance. I have voted for the Conservative Party in every election except my first time voting in the early 1970s.
As for the current leader of the Conservative Party, he stands up for all those conservative principles he has never changed his party’s platform or principles to gain another vote – as the other guy did in the last election.
I completely agree that the House of Commons is toxic. You can say it’s Pierre Poilievre or you could look more closely at certain Liberals who are just as (or even more) aggressive and personal as any Conservative.
It’s a dog fight every day in the house, with insults and complete non-answers. The prime minister, like his predecessor, changes course and treats all Canadians and the house as stupid when asked basic questions about spending less and investing more.
I certainly hope that the Conservatives retain Poilievre as leader. If an election was held in the near term … the Liberals probably will still win, as Mark Carney will blame Donald Trump again and sell more fear. But eventually Canadians won’t drink the Kool-Aid.
As for floor crossings, I’ve said for years that regardless of party, they should not be allowed – a by-election there should be called. The person should resign the seat or, at the very least, sit as an independent MP for the term.
Doak McCraney,
Guelph