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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2009-09-23, Page 4Pias 4 September 23, 2009 • The Huron Expositor Opinion Proprietor end Publisher, Bowes Publishers Limited, 11 Main St., Seaforth, ON, NOK IWp election? As our parliamentarians herded back into session in Ottawa, the opposition parties appeared to solidly back each other . • , :nst the Conservative of govern- ment and pope the etxnct threat 9f federal election. It would mark the fourth national election in: just five years. And, while the NP and the Bloc propped up the ooks Conservatives in a recent confidence vote, it still as if anything could hap en in the next month. So who is go' ' ' ? Who has the motiit to lose and do Canadians resity want or need another else tion? It also begs the question: why an election now? Poll results churned out ad nauseum Wit' ',rate that, an election this fall would only replicate the parlia- ment th Canadians elected last fall. There seems ain.ed by the expensive exercise and indi- ca:t the Conservatives would retain the fy, +� sats batt short of a majority position erai leader Michael Ignatieff is tel'ig Cana- that the governinent has run its Nurse and e a his assertion of "We can do bett , he hasn't offered com elling reasons for an election or a return to Liberal overninent. Aineter n Harper is telling us that Stephen ede the recovery process that the cry is experiencing right now while the Liberals hold up Harper's recordieficit and the worst unepployment numbers seen in decades, as valid rens to call an election. But we have listened to politicians telling us what we should think long enough. Keepin n mind the $300 million plus cost that an election bnngs to taxpayers, we have to ask if gov- ernment is functioning-ecientl and cooperatively. Minority governrents�have to learn to compromise andlay nice in the sandbox. They can work, but it takes effort and the belief that they all work for the common good of the country and its citizens. When politicians and parties are working for their own self interests, the system and long-term vision falls apart. A fall election campaign would simply be a nega- tive experience in which the Liberals rip Harper as a mean-spirited individual with a hidden agenda while the ,Conservatives are already targeting Ignatiieff as a selfish individual who is "just in it for himself." Do we really need to pay millions for that exer- What we need is some shared common sense and co-operative government. Forget the ncsty campaign and regrettable election. Goderich Signal -Star Your Con nunity Newspaper Since 1860 Publisher - Dave Sykes Editorial and Business Offices "-11 Main Street., Seaforth 'Ihlephone (619) 627-0240 Fax (519) 627-2868 Mailing Address - P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, ON, NOK 1WO Visit our home page at calts www. sea forthhuronexpositor. eom ... Canac, (MIMI KM WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA, THROUGH THE PUBLICATIONS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PAP), TOWARD OUR MAILING COSTS. Confessions of a tired diehard fan during an endless baseball season While I've never really played a lot of team sports, I've spent .a lot of time in the stands cheer- ing for the home team. I guess after spending most of high school as a cheerleader, it was only natural to eventu- allymarrya guy who spent a loof hiime on the baseball diamond or the basketball court. And, that go -team -go attitude has extended into parenthood with two kids who've played a fair bit of team sport in baseball and broom - ball. But, the dirty little secret of this sports fan - and I'm guessing of a fair number of moms and maybe even dads out there - is that some- times, even the most diehard fan. is quietly, tiredly, wishing for the game to be over and the tournament or the season to end. Back in the days when I was' dating my hus- band, I was far more vocal about the limits of my endurance during the weekends of a seem- ingly endless tournament. Never actually actively cheering against his team (at least out loud), I would indicate to him that it wouldn't break my heart if a loss occurred and we could all go home early. And, there were the weekends, when, sorry honey, I just wouldn't be able to make it to that tourna- ment but call me when it's over. However, it feels almost like bad parenting to express the same sentiments about a game your kids are playing. We're supposed to be there, aren't we, thrill- ing at every hit, catch or goal and encouraging Ron & bave �He said that I was a "vivo account bum who will never amount to anythinf through all the rough patches. And, most of the time, we do so with enthusiasm and Willing- ness. But, during a baseball season this year that began . when it Susan was still necessary to wrap our- Hundertmark selves in blankets while wear- ing winter coats in the stands and continued a month into the school year, let's just say I'll be glad of the break until next year. My daughter's team just kept winning and winning this year. And, while the games were exciting, an extended season her team partic- ipated in meant trips that were further and further from home every win. The team finally won it all over the weekend in Owen Sound in a game that was a bit of a nailbiter till the last inning of the third of the best of five series. But, I had to laugh when another mom told me that while walking past the parents of the opposing team, she was asked when she thought our coach might replace our tiring pitcher with the one who'd been warming up on the sidelines. They had been watching her pitch and thought she might be the one to ensure our team's win - an outcome they were hoping for because they really didn't want to take the two-hour drive back to our neck of the woods again for another game. I guess I wasn't the only one wearing out during a very long season. by David Lacey r Well I But you are a 'no account bum who will never amount to anything" know thatl But teachers aren't. supposed to say it. SUBSCRIPTION HATES: LOCAL - 38.05 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. SENIORS: - 36.14 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. Foreign: 38.05 a year in advance, plus $195.00 postage, plus G.S.T. U.S.A.: 38.05 a year in advance, plus $99.84 postage, plus G.S.T. Published weekly by Sun Media at 11 Main St., Seaforth. 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