I was delayed a few minutes yesterday on the way to church because, of all things, a police-escorted military parade. Pipes, drums, everything. Naturally, I saluted ... my guess these are mostly reserve troops but many of them have been for a fact been deployed to Afghanistan.
Maybe it was just a coincidence but it was just a day before today's local elections in Ontario. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of offices -- in some counties people vote for a mayor, a deputy mayor, a city councillor, a county superintendent / regional chair, a regional councillor, and a school board trustee. And it's still first past the post rather than a preferential ballot like I think it should be.
But it's local government that affects us the most directly. Public transit, public works, police, emergency services, parks and recreation. It's also the one that gets the lowest turnout -- maybe because there are too many choices or because everyone runs as independents rather than as a party slate candidate as in the States or the UK.
But if you love your freedom, vote. You can even register on election day. Just call city hall to find out where to vote. As long as you can prove you have a place where you're picking up a cheque for anything, you can vote.
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