You don't have to be partisan to mourn the loss of a good person. Not everyone agreed with the NDP's political philosophy, but I think that we can all agree that Mr. Jack Layton had the countries best interests at heart. I always felt that he cared about the people of Canada first and foremost and was an advocate for the working class, seniors, disabled, and children. He worked for equality amongst Canadians no matter their religion, class, gender, sexual orientation, political view. He has been present in our government for so many years, it is hard to picture it without him. He has taken the NDP farther than anyone would have ever expected. It wasn't really that long ago the NDP was not considered an official party due to lack of seats in the House of Commons. This last election proved that there is a significant shift towards the left happening in this country. Whether that is good, bad or indifferent is not really for me to say. I am only making observations. Time will tell if it is truly because this country badly needs to change, or because Mr. Layton was a charismatic leader who could talk the talk. In any case, we will see how things play out in the months and years to come.
In closing, I would like to just leave you with these thoughts. Cancer is a terrible disease, I don't know anyone who has not felt it's crushing grip. More and more people are surviving, many are still fighting, and unfortunately, too many still succumb to it's evil existence. Please try to contribute in some way to the search for a cure.
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