Sunday, November 12, 2006

Tomorrow Is The Big Day!!

For the first time in my life I am going to cast a vote based on principal in this election. Usually when I vote I weigh all the issues and pick the candidate who is closely aligned with my views. The candidate in my ward that fits that description is Jan Harder and I am sure she will be elected. I like Jan and despite not getting all the answers out of her that I would have liked during this election I hope she wins.

As for my vote I will be giving it to Catherine Gardener. I don't agree with her policies but I am going to vote for her anyway. Why would I do that when I am a conservative?

The other night I was driving past Walmart here in Barrhaven and who did I see sitting in her wheelchair on the corner by herself with one of her campaign signs in her hand? Catherine Gardener. At that moment I realized that some people will fight the good fight no matter the odds of them winning. One thing she has that is sorely lacking in many politicians is Principals. She stands up for what she believes and doesn't waver. When I saw her sitting there cold and wet I decided that I had to vote for her based on principal alone. Catherine thank you for restoring my faith in democracy.

2 Comments:

At 11:07 PM, Anonymous Bill W said...

It's nice that she principles, but I would be hesitant to vote for someone who has no platform other than Barrhaven is not accessible. I saw her at the All Candidates Debate, and everything was all about disabilities. I don't want to hear about problems..I want to know what you are going to DO about problems. Without breaking the bank.

 
At 11:33 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I thought you lived in ward 22. Didn't you say earlier you were supporting Tanya Thompson?

 

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