Dear Editor:
RE: No more ‘Kool-Aid,’ Nov. 27.
I trust all readers will agree that we as Canadian citizens vote for politicians that we trust will implement policies that reflect our values and ideals. What I don’t understand is the rationale that voters like Mr. McCraney employ when exercising their civic duty.
Is it really that admirable to vote for a politician “who has never changed the party platform or principles to gain another vote?” Wouldn’t a wiser choice be to actually vote for a politician whose platform does change over time to reflect more of the values of the electorate, and as a consequence gain more votes?
McCraney laments that “if an election was held … the Liberals probably will win because they blame Trump and sell fear.” Wouldn’t it be more logical to think that the Liberals would win because they reflect what the majority of Canadians value and believe at this point in time?
Instead of voting “for the Conservative Party in every election since the 1970s,” is it really a smart vote to now tie one’s horse to a politician who has lost an election, lost his seat in his home riding, and now faces losing the leadership of his party? McCraney should reflect on who is actually drinking the Kool-Aid.
Finally, as for crossing the floor, incredulously McCraney would want to immediately restrict the democratic rights of any politician simply for representing what they believe are the values and ideals of their riding’s electorate.
The taste of Kool-Aid is the same today as it was yesterday and as it will be tomorrow; such a fitting drink for the Conservative mind.
David Fast,
Ariss