Tuesday, December 2, 2008

for democracy

Usually I just write about...me. I tend to be a little self-involved.
But I find myself feeling very passionate when it comes to issues of the Canadian government.
Given, I probably don't understand all sides of the story. I try to keep up. But I am photographer, not a writer or a politician.
But what does it mean for a county when they no longer acknowledge democracy.
Yes, we are in a recession, as we were when the conservative government was voted in. And maybe something does need to be done. But not to the detriment of our rights and freedoms.
I didn't vote...I will admit that. But this has been the first election since I have been of age that I have missed.
I was sick in bed with a terrible cold. And I live in Alberta. In this riding we already knew before the election even started. I think the other candidates in the area came out with a combined total of maybe five percent of the vote.
I, in no way, shape, or form believe that a coalition is the way to go. Yes the parties joining has similarities. But if they were really all the same why three different parties.
The people who voted for them, probably hate Harper, and maybe with Just cause. But they voted for a certain party. Not all three.
Trying to see both of the coin, I can't justify this move at all.

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