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Jan. 16, 2006. 10:09 AM


Martin majority. The day Bush was first elected I thought, God help us: He is going to do damage by the time he is out and I was right. I get the same feeling with Harper. We have come so far with our global reputation, research, anti-smoking laws etc. A right-wing Harper will mould us into a United States (under Bush) and take us back years in key areas.
Joanne Cripps, Peterborough, Jan. 16

While I have never been a Harper supporter, I think we need to see a Harper majority government in order for any change to take place. People are worried about what he will do if is in power, but really, shouldn't we be just as concerned about Martin? What is more intimidating for Canadians is that Harper is an unknown.
Sarah Morrison, Bowmanville, Jan. 16

NDP majority: The one thing missing from your list.
Carol Auld, Toronto, Jan. 16

As a Canadian living abroad, I'm appalled that Canadians would vote in droves for Steven Harper's neo-conservative party. I'm reading from this website and others that Harper has moderated himself and has become a pragmatist. It's really interesting how every social conservative-type party seems to become extremely moderate during campaign time only to revert to their fanatical agenda once they've defrauded the voters. Have we learned nothing from our American neighbours?
Matthew K. Thomas, Cap D'ail, France, Jan. 16

A Harper minority would rein in some of the Conservatives' extremism, as he would have to negotiate his agenda. It would most likely be followed by another election, as it is difficult philosophically for the Conservatives to ally themselves with other parties. If a Liberal leadership campaign results from a Martin defeat, then the focus would be on the Liberals' "new agenda" in contrast to Harper, and that could spell a Harper defeat next time around.
Neale Gifford, Toronto, Jan. 16

I'm horrified at the thought of a Conservative majority, and the years it could take to undo the work of their unfettered hands, both economically and in terms of social policy. No matter how much he tries to hide it, Harper's social values clash with those of most Canadians.
Shawn Syms, Toronto, Jan. 16

I'd like to see another Liberal minority. They were doing a good job until Harper and Layton forced this fiasco on us. Let's be honest: Life has been very good since 1993. Why ruin a good thing by electing an overly ambitious maniac?
Matt Keefer, Peterborough, Jan. 16更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net