To the Editor:
Liberal criticism of the Harper Delegation to Ukraine that "This would have been a good opportunity for the government to show that it rises above partisanship," is valid.
Valid first in being partisan in having other Canadian political parties excluded. Valid most importantly in ignoring either willfully or in ignorance, because of courting Ukrainian origin Canadians, the nature of those holding the reins of government in the Ukraine and the potential for difficulties arising from Russia acting is its geopolitical interests. Interests that will be acted upon if deemed necessary,
irregardless of Canada's already uttered threat of retaliatory sanctions.
That those in control have been and will be "democratic" in their actions, that elections scheduled for May will of such a nature, are both questioned.
It may be the Liberals and NDP will in time not regret but be thankful they were prevented by Canadian partisan politics from having showered blessings on those who now have taken power in Ukraine.
Joe Hueglin, Niagara Falls ON
