To the Editor:
The recent BC Liberal speech from the throne closes with the words; “….submitted with humility and openness to change”. Many people heard, “…. submitted with desperation and reluctance.”
After campaigning ruthlessly against the BC NDP, claiming that all of the core promises like investing in childcare, eliminating bridge tolls and eliminating MSP premiums were too expensive, and flatly denying to ban corporate and union donations and work towards electoral reform suddenly on the brink of losing a confidence vote Christy Clark and the BC Liberals have completely changed their tune.
Is the sudden shift in political policy because of some kind of learning/realization from the election, or is it a desperate attempt to cling to power on the guise and ironic suggestion of “stability?”?
Actions speak louder than words. For 16 years the BC Liberals have put corporate interests ahead of regular people, for 16 years the wealthy and well connected have had their government, the environment has been neglected, and small rural communities have suffered. Despite the nice words in the speech from the throne, can we trust Christy Clark and the BC Liberals to suddenly care about regular people and to deliver on what they have refused to deliver for 16 years?
During the recent campaign in Columbia River Revelstoke, Mr. Clovechok promised this region a “voice in government”, he promised lots of funding and grants, and he criticized the previous MLA for not accomplishing more. Let us view Christy Clark, and the temporary ‘parliamentary sectary to the Premier’ (and biggest Christy Clark fan-club member) Mr. Clovechok – not by what they say, but by what they do.
Gerry Taft
Former BC NDP Candidate
Current Invermere Mayor
