I'm in Canada, and for the past chunk of history we've had a liberal government.
But then, in 2006, the liberal government was brought down by a vote of no-confidence. This was due to a minor scandal which the conservatives (and the media) predictably blew into monstrous proportion.
Anyway, since 2006, we've had a minority government under the rule of our new PM, Stephen Harper.
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I knew back before 2006 that he would be a problem for Canada, but I'm astonished at just how bad things have become. Not to mention how much worse they could get...
...which brings me to my point. This October, my province (Ontario) will be conducting its leadership election.
We have traditionally been liberal, but I'm becoming nervous that the conservative candidate (John Tory) may get in.
What both infuriates, and worries me, is the following proposal of his:
He wants to provide public funding for private schools. For *every* religion.
. . .
It's bad enough that public funding exists for Catholic schools (due to our French Canadians). Now, we're expected to pay for Muslim schools as well?
A step forward would be to end *all* public funding for private schools.
. . .
How do I combat fear over the problems this would bring?
More generally, how do I combat fear over what will happen to Canada, with these people in charge?
Hopefully, some Americans can share experience about coping with a bad leader.
