I woke up to the news that Jack Layton had lost his battle with cancer. I have to be honest, I saw a picture of him a few weeks ago and in the back of my mind I thought, "He's not long for this world." I didn't like that thought and hoped that I was wrong. I'm quite saddened by this news. I used to avoid politics for the longest time, voting just to say that I did. (I really don't like hearing that someone didn't vote. It displays....well let's move on.) After a while, I began really paying attention to the world around me and broadened my vision to include things beyond me, myself and I. I would scrutinize articles during elections and try to determine who wasn't out to screw the people over as much as the other candidates.
And there was Jack Layton. Man, that guy could sell water to a fish. I remember hearing his debate points and blindly thinking "Where do I sign up?" The truth is, he really cared about Canada and fought his butt off to get his vision across. He really should have been Prime Minister, in my opinion. The feeling I got from him in regard to Harper was very "You might scare them, but you sure as hell don't scare me." and Canada really needed someone to step that up.
His battle was both sudden and drawn out. In that time where the press released that gaunt photo of him and today, I don't have to wonder if he pondered his mortality. I'm sure he wondered if what he had done had made any difference, if he had touched people, if his message was heard. My facebook updates feed listed person after person, dozens and dozens conveying condolences. If you're a politician and you garner that much love and support from the people, you know you've done something right. Yes Jack Layton, we heard you loud and clear. Thank you for all that you have done for us. May you rest in peace and may your family have the best support and love as they mourn this terrible loss.
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