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Have you ever gone to Queen's Park to see our members of provincial parliament in action?

Last week was the first time that I actually went to observe the legislature in session; it was opposition day. On this afternoon, the NDP was scheduled to present a motion, also supported by the Conservative party and a few Liberal members. I had envisioned, the legislature operating on somewhat of a similar basis to a town council meeting, that I have had the pleasure of attending.

What a shock to see MPPs arriving late, coming and going whenever they wanted and talking and laughing with other MPPs, during debates and proceedings. The elected members were also sharing personal photos and reading the newspaper. I couldn't help but notice, that these members were primarily from the Liberal party.

When the motion was to be introduced, the Liberal MPPs began leaving the floor. All but a few Liberal MPPs heard the numerous arguments in favour of the motion. When the motion was to be voted on, the bells rang for 10 minutes, calling the MPPs. They all came scurrying in and one by one - each and every Liberal MPP was there, except for a few renegades.

Each and every Liberal member followed the party line rhetoric and defeated the motion - the vast majority, without even hearing one word of arguments. Uninformed, uneducated, apathetic, clearly following the pre-determined, Liberal agenda.

Your tax dollars at work. And, we wonder why Ontario is now the poor province.

Donna Bush