Wow!

I just got back from the Green Living Show in Toronto where I saw Al Gore and many others speak but I have to say the speech that will stay with me the longest was Elizabeth May's speech during the politician's presentation part of the evening. She shared the stage with Jack layton who did his typical 'happy Jack' routine. Elizabeth then came out and spoke with such emotion and sincerity and passion that she got two standing ovations. She was very upset about the minority Conservative government's anti-Kyoto stance and she let it be known in no uncertain terms. Her voice breaking and rising to a shout, she demonstrated true passion like I have never seen in a political speech before. It was the 'gloves off' Elizabeth that I had wanted to see for awhile. She even apologised for getting so emotional but she said that Harper had brought out the maternal instincts in her and that she felt like a Mama grizzly protecting her cubs. Someone from the audience said 'Don't apologise", and another person stood up and said 'What you showed us is what we need'. Such moving political drama. What a sincere and powerful speech! When the Stephane Dion video came on screen my friend and I just went home, we had seen the best that a politician could ever deliver. We, as a political party, are being guided by a truly motivating and passionate person. We are very lucky to have this lady as our leader.

Joel Parkes
Peterborough Green Party Candidate