Voting for Change
Please don't complain about not having time to vote or think about who to elect and then ask me if I watched Duck Dynasty... Here's a quick rundown and a few options
While the PCs and Liberals are providing starkly contrasting views for the province, the NDP are trying to be more centrist. The Green Party has a bold idea to save 1.6 Billion (how many elections could you buy with that?) by consolidating the school systems and eliminating the Beer Store monopoly. A great summary of all platforms can be found here - take five min
There is one final option. If you really can't align yourself with any of those parties, don't just stay home. Millions of people line up for hours for the ability to vote in barely legitimate elections between despots. Show up at your polling station, make your civic interest known and then decline your ballot. Declining your ballot is registered as a form of active protest. People who are willing to go to the ballot box and NOT make a choice, will definitely register with our provincial politicians. Whether you want them to focus on other issues, or maybe change the rhetoric, show them that you care about where you live and want to make a choice.
If you write "You all Suck!" on your ballot, that's counted as a spoiled ballot, the same as grandpa who can't colour within the lines.
Take a minute, look at the platforms make a decision and vote. Or register your disapproval. It doesn't take a long time. It's our time to have our voices heard.
Please Vote.
Compare Party Platform
http://www.declineyourvote.ca/
http://gpo.ca
While the PCs and Liberals are providing starkly contrasting views for the province, the NDP are trying to be more centrist. The Green Party has a bold idea to save 1.6 Billion (how many elections could you buy with that?) by consolidating the school systems and eliminating the Beer Store monopoly. A great summary of all platforms can be found here - take five min
There is one final option. If you really can't align yourself with any of those parties, don't just stay home. Millions of people line up for hours for the ability to vote in barely legitimate elections between despots. Show up at your polling station, make your civic interest known and then decline your ballot. Declining your ballot is registered as a form of active protest. People who are willing to go to the ballot box and NOT make a choice, will definitely register with our provincial politicians. Whether you want them to focus on other issues, or maybe change the rhetoric, show them that you care about where you live and want to make a choice.
If you write "You all Suck!" on your ballot, that's counted as a spoiled ballot, the same as grandpa who can't colour within the lines.
Take a minute, look at the platforms make a decision and vote. Or register your disapproval. It doesn't take a long time. It's our time to have our voices heard.
Please Vote.
Compare Party Platform
http://www.declineyourvote.ca/
http://gpo.ca
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