Over the past 50 years voter turnout at federal elections has slowly dropped from a high of 79 per cent down to 61 per cent in 2011. More and more eligible voters seem to feel that, however they vote, the resulting government will not fulfill all of those promises made during the campaign.
This election could be different. It is unlikely that any of the major parties will be able to form a government without forming a coalition with a smaller party.
With a few more seats in Ottawa the Green Party could be part of a new coalition and be able to influence our future.
To those who feel jaded by the personal bickering that has dominated the TV debates and don’t intend to vote, to the many people who have never voted, please take time to look at the policies of all parties.
I find that the Green Party has a non-confrontational approach which is refreshing and policies which give sensible solutions to the problems of our times.
I have supported the NDP for the past 25 years and worked in election campaigns with some great people, Jean Crowder, Libby Davies, Penny Priddy, all of whom did tremendous work in Ottawa. The urgent problem which has made me change my political colour is climate change.
It is only the Green Party who seem to realize that the future of this planet is more important than corporate greed.
I believe that Elizabeth May and Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi can take this message to the corridors of power.
David Ridley
Lake Cowichan
