The editor:
For the sake of accuracy, I must respond to the editorial New leader, old direction that appeared in the Mercury on May 31.
It always amazes me how liberal minds can twist the truth so easily when writing about something they know nothing about, and adding their own opinion as the true facts. How can you turn a second Conservative Party of Canada leadership election into a political rant?
The truth is that the CPC is a strong social party that actually helps Canadians meet the daily needs of living, not just talking about what should be done. Our policies are discussed at every policy convention, and are designed to help families in every region of Canada. We are a grassroots party.
Your unkind remarks towards were directed to Brad Trost, who finished fourth in a field of 13. He is not only a social conservative, but also fiscal, cultural, democratic constitutional, national security and environmental conservative who deserves every vote he received from the delegates.
Leader Andrew Scheer will have no problems working with the other candidates and their supporters. It is encouraging to see a party that has a positive, progressive message for Canadians in contrast to the downward spiraling moral and economic disaster that the present Liberal government is burdening our country of Canada with every passing day.
All 13 candidates for leader have talked to Canadian voters in the past year, and they have a very good idea what voters are asking in the next election. 2019 will be a year of decision for Canada. Let us pray it will be for the better.
