It is a Matter of Trust

editorial

Voting turnout is very poor no matter the level of government.  “I don’t trust politicians", is a frequent lament.  No wonder. 

On CBC radio this morning and in the Tyee, Rafe Mair is calling for the resignation of Mines Minister, Bennett because Mair says, it is a matter of responsibility.  http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2014/08/18/Bill-Bennett-Needs-to-Resign/

The buck must stop somewhere in other words.  It is a question of who is ultimately responsible and personality has nothing to do with the argument.  Oversight does.

The news on the Elizabeth Lake flooding is encouraging - that a new culvert with a regulating gate will likely be installed soon.  However the statement recently heard that the real cause of the high water in Elizabeth Lake is not known, makes very light of what many feel they very well know and what they have been saying for months.  Once more, it is a question of ultimate responsibility. It is the quality of the work that was done, or not and its oversight that counts.

When issues such as these are made light of, dismissed or shuffled from one jurisdiction to another, it is no wonder the public loses trust.  No one takes responsibility and frequently it is the taxpayer who ends up paying a big legal bill through no fault of their of own.   Naturally, the voting public resent that.

Taking responsibility for ones actions or lack of, demonstrates maturity.  It is something teachers and parents try to instil in their children.  It is sad that in our politics of the day, too often wiggling, legal tactics are used instead of good, old fashioned honesty and responsibility.