I remember back in high school

The teachers decided it would be a great idea to bring in local representatives of all political parties in the country for a debate and so the students could learn something about politics.

So in they came. The teachers had set up microphones so the students could ask questions and I decided to take part.

So I got up and waited in line calmly and politely just like everyone else. At this point, I hadn't made a decision on what side of the fence I stood. I was only 16 years old and I was quite curious.

So I asked my question "Everyone is talking about money, but I'm curious about something else. I'd like to know what you intend to do about the environmental issues facing us today". Now, I was quite embarrassed so I actually looked down at this point. I tend to be a bit shy and I don't like large numbers of people, and there were hundreds of kids and several adults looking at me as I said that.

Two of the party reps didn't even stand up. The first to do so was the Conservative party member who proceeded to insult me. He literally called me stupid and that the very question was idiotic "because Canada already has some of the best environmental initiatives in the world, and...". Well at this point, the Liberal party member stood up and told him off point blank "Don't you talk to her that way. She asked a valid question. The least you could do is answer it properly". And then HE actually answered the question with details. The Conservative decided to sit down and pout and didn't even finish what he was saying.

I immediately liked the Liberal rep and that has never changed. In fact, now that I've moved to the United States, its grown alot stronger. The more I see of the Republicans, the more disgusted I get. They are the most horrible people I've ever had the misfortune of meeting and they will destroy this country if they aren't brought in check. The Democrats aren't alot better but they ARE significantly better than the Republicans.

Don't believe me? Go watch the most recent commercials from the Republicans with the elections coming up.

You people disgust me. You are absolutely vile human beings and you should be ashamed of yourselves for the hatred and selfishness you promote while you hide it behind a religious facade that you don't even live by. Anyone who believes a word of it must be mentally retarded.

And the Canadian Conservatives? I may not agree with their philosophy but at least they aren't complete and utter mind blowing assholes like the Republicans.