It’s our democracy– go and vote!

Sure, we didn’t want an election again so soon,  but since party leaders have acted, the process is in motion. We may be dissatisfied with what’s happening, but we can do something about it. We can vote.

Don’t know who to vote for or what questions to ask? Ask candidates about their positions on  such things as poverty, climate, a right relationship with indigenous peoples, nuclear disarmament, or restorative justice. These questions may make them stop and think, but that’s okay.

Our national church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada ( ELCIC),  has put out a resource, not to tell us how to vote, but to help us ask important questions of candidates running for office. The 4-page resource covers the above topics and other social justice issues.  I picked up a copy at my church, but it’s also available online for anyone’s use. Go here.

You can also check Vote Compass to see which party you lean toward.

It’s a right, privilege, and responsibility to choose our leaders. Some die for that right.  We can vote, so please do your research, show up at the polls and vote!