On A Road To Nowhere

I'm looking for a new political party. As I said I would I am leaving the Conservative Party of Canada and looking for greener pastures. I can't, in good conscience, support a party with a leader that is pro-life, against same-sex marriage and cowtows to the church. That is not part of my political agenda. Several people have suggested that I write the party a letter and let them know that as a young person and the possible future of their party, a leader has been elected that is so divisive that I can't be a part of it any longer. And I may just do that.

Not like they'll care, since it's just one vote, but in some ways I feel compelled to say something. And it wasn't as though I thought the other options were wonderful. A woman who'd never been centre stage in politics before (granted I liked her because she wasn't part of the old crew) and the guy who'd bent the Ontario Health Care system over the couch for the last few years. Not totally inspiring, but importantly, moderate. I guess that there's no room for moderation on the right. And no, the solution is not voting for the Liberals. While it seems that my politics are more in line with those of Paul Martin than Stephen Harper, having everyone vote for the Liberals just isn't good for Democracy. And I just can't bring myself to do it. I'm afraid I would melt on the spot.

Anyway, my disenfranchisement is complete, so I'm google-ing for a new party. Suggestions anyone?

HRH