Let's look at the possible reasons for Vaughn Granter's decision not to participate in a debate regarding the environment - organized in the district he seeks to be elected in.
First: we are talking about a district (Humber West) that has lead the way in environmental discussions in the past - including topics such as clear cutting, mechanical harvesting, tourism development projects, salmon fishing, river stewardship, and most recently the burning of tires at the paper mill for energy.
Second: we are talking about a principal of a high school and a PC website proclaimed educational leader.
Third: we are talking about the location of the debate which is the Grenfell University Campus. The baby of the PC government - promoting autonomy and independence for the institution. (until somebody stopped the progress)
Possible reasons:
1. Vaughn Granter is not an educational leader and has no respect for the democratic process. Thereby making him a political fraud. (his own decision)
2. Vaughn Granter is an educational leader - does believe in the democratic process but has no backbone to buck the party brass. (not his own decision)
3. Vaughn Granter believes he should debate but is afraid to tackle Rosie Myers and Mark Watton. This means he is not the best candidate for the job. (his own cowardly decision)
Examine - if he is a political fraud then obviously - he should not receive a vote. If he is being told what to do then he will follow the party line on issues and not what's best for you the voter. Or finally if he does not feel comfortable with the issues of the district to debate - then he cannot be the best representative.
Any other possibilities you can think of?
The shame remains though on a principal who avoids a significant debate - being held at an educational institution. The example he sets is appalling.
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He doesn't care about the environment is another distinct possibility, but I think it's that he is following the cabal's instructions and playing it safe by not taking on someone as savvy as Watton.
I think he thinks, and/or the PC brass think, he is out ahead and maybe he is, so by slapping the constituents of Humber West in the face, and democracy in the face, by not showing his face today, he is avoiding tough questions and the potential and very likely arseing up at the debate.
The people of this district, and this province, do not need cowards like this in our legislature. He is showing himself to be a total follower, yes man, and if elected will be another bobblehead in a sea of them. I hope the people of Humber West have the foresight and courage to vote for someone who will actually represent them and stand up for their interests, not for his or her own.
Sue, you've hit the nail on the head with this.
It was very interesting to watch some of his supporters at the ACAP forum today. They left not looking happy. One PC supporter I chatted up after the debate indicated "they are concerned".
It's obvious he's been silenced on this issue.
Given Granter's CBC Morning show interview this morning, he would have looked incompetent when compared to both Watton & Myers. Both did amazing jobs and impressed many of the watchers.
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