Election food for thought

I wouldn't normally spend so much time on politics, but of course there is an election on and I just spent a little bit of time watching some CBC commentary on what's up on the political front today. I found it kind of interesting that they happen to hit on the topic of election behavior which is what I posted on just the other day. Or maybe that was today, but I did write it a few days ago before the election was officially announced.

So what did happen today.......... well apparently the Harper's conservative accidently (yeah right!) posted an unflattering flash page on their website. I find these kind of tactics and behavior ridiculous. One really has to wonder about the values and judgement used. Cyber-bullying is no better than any other kind of bullying. It's something that has been quite a topic in the mainstream world.

Now just the other day there was a court case of one gentleman writing an email regarding another person. He only sent it to one other person, but that other person sent it on to some others and the person who sent the original ended up in court for defamation. The guy ended up having to pay $5000 to the injured party.

Now here's my point, if the political parties were fined for every time they inappropriately represented someone else I think that would go a long way in restoring some respect within the government. Change needs to happen in this country and I'm sad if we would have to actually have to spend time having to relearn behaviors especially at such a level.

This brings me to the issue that behaviors are learned and as a government who is not only representatives of the general population they are also leaders which we look to for leadership. Now what kind of leadership do we have if they feel it necessary to become bottom feeders and in turn distract the general public from the real issues. As representatives who I think would strive not only to represent the voting population should also set the example for the future voters....... and these are the same at risk individuals who are very impressionable in emulating others.

So again, shame on the leaders who continually use the bottom feeder tactics. What exactly is it that you say to your children, Stephen Harper when one of your children ask or better yet behave in the same way. Nothing like sending mixed messages to our children. Ultimately isn't everything we do a legacy that we leave for the future generations? Is this the type of legacy you really want to leave?

Now let's stick to the issues!!