The hoopla and exhortations of
provincial election candidates and their platforms will draw to a close on June
14th. There is no cause celebre that catches our eye though—too many
people don’t think it’s worthwhile to cast their ballot.
Recognize the possibility that
your vote can be a deciding factor! If the results in your polls demand a
recount it could be just one or two ballots that effect a game changing result.
Young women whose name is on the
Voter’s List for the first time may not realize how essential it is to make
your opinion count. A century has not passed since women in Canada were given
the right to vote – now it’s both a right and a privilege. Don’t scoff it off
or swagger that the results don’t affect you – fulfill your responsibility as
an adult and be proud of it.
Advance polling stations are
closed at this time – and the polling clerks have seen a good turnout. Men and
women who’ve already seen it all still make it a priority to respond. I watched
yesterday as an elderly and frail man inched up the stairs and was carefully
escorted to present his Notice and show identification. He then was accompanied
by his wife to assist in marking his choice, eyesight obviously not quite
adequate and his hand a bit unsteady.
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