It’s finally happened. A complete an utter withdrawal from the voting public to this provincial election campaign. I can’t completely blame them, after all, it’s the third election in less than a year and there really hasn’t been anything high profile to hang your hat on. Even the leaders’ debate Tuesday was bland, with a lot of talking over each other, but no real fireworks or direct hits, even the economy failed to get due presence. What’s strange is that groups like the Ontario Health Coalition and even Greenpeace are trying to bring issues to the forefront but no one’s biting. Perhaps the downfall of John Tory when he vehemently backed funding for religious schools in the last provincial election has the leaders trying to hold dear to issues that won’t cause so much flare up.
There’s still eight days left in the campaign and a lot can happen in eight days, but so far this campaign is as low profile as a campaign can be. The signs are up and the ads are running, but the buzz is just not there. There is more excitement and anticipation about the upcoming NHL season and the end of the regular baseball season than who will be the next premier of Ontario. Is it that we don’t care or is it that we feel change won’t happen regardless? Either way perhaps this is the time to vote for the candidate that will best represent you and move away from party ties. It’s an interesting idea that could make for an interesting next four years in this great province.
To me it’s elementary … I’m Sandra Watson.
