Canadian’s need to get off their butts and VOTE!
It’s not about who is “better”, it is about creating change. Canadian’s do not care about their government anymore. We need to keep our government on their toes by getting involved and questioning their actions. If not we end up with men who are abiding by their own agendas not what is best for our country.
Stephen Harper has been doing things his way for a long time. He has screwed up our educational system well before he was Prime Minister. As Prime Minister he has closed parliament for two months without consent to avoid inquiries about Afghan detainees, stall government bills and allowing the Conservatives to take over parliament; turned UN voters against Canada causing us to no longer be one of the countries represented in the UN; and don’t get me started on the Economic Action Plan, that is costing us 26million dollars and is still running despite the fact that the program is now over.
There might not be a better choice, but we cannot allow our government to get comfortable. Most Canadians are more interested in American politics, then what is going on in their own back yards. I feel this is because there are no “great politicians” in Canada anymore. We have one man who badmouths us behind our backs; one man who looks friendly at first glance but screws us over when we aren’t looking; one man who is trying to ride on the lies of other parties; and one man who is a complete joke.
If Canadian regained their passion for their country and voiced their opinions, no matter what they are. We might finally encourage our political parties to become more responsible for the actions.
We have become apathetic, and instead of complaining we need to start participating. To quote Rick Mercer (one of the few people who is keeping all of the political parties on their toes), “People just don’t care. Apparently our opinion of politics and the people who practice the art is now so low that no matter what the behaviour we’re no longer surprised. It’s like going to a family wedding. Why bother getting upset because uncle Jerry has too much to drink and makes a holy show of himself out on the dance floor? It’s uncle Jerry, that’s what he does.”
You can read more of “Rick’s Rant” at…
http://www.rickmercer.com/Rick-s-Rant/Blog/March-2011/Stephen-Harper-Presents-Stephen-Harper-in–Stephen.aspx
Canadians both young and old need get up off their butts and get involved in our country. No one else will fix it, it is up to us to make a change!
