It means a lot to me to see this initiative being taken -- and it shows me that our members know what is important

I'm glad to see the thoughts of Kamloops area BC Conservative Party members is being refocused back where it belongs -- raising the profile of party -- and raising campaign funds.

I've just returned from a coffee meeting this morning with a member looking to see how we can go about making contact with some of the small business people in the area, and if we can form a group to begin doing that work.

It means a lot to me to see this initiative being taken -- and it shows me that our members know what is important to the party -- getting our message of common sense government out to each and every person in BC!

So what is that message? 

Well anyone can read "What We Stand For" in the basic Guiding Principles of the BC Conservative party.

The party is also saying that it plans to; “… focus on the major issues facing citizens today and into the future.”

The party has also acknowledged what we all know to be true and that, simply put, “… the greatest asset is our people.”

If the greatest asset of our province, is its' people, then what can government do to allow that asset (a useful or valuable quality, person, or thing; an advantage or resource) to grow and achieve its' maximum potential?   

Here is what I am personally wondering:

ASK … then ask again

Over the weekend, I was in a discussion with a fellow that is planning to run as a candidate, for the BC Liberal Party, in the next general election.  I guess in a nutshell, our discussion came down to the fact that both of us believe that the parties we support are both small “c” conservative.

I respect this person’s position; however I feel that given the direction of the BC Liberal party over the past few years, and my own experiences, they are not.

A portion of our discussion also came down to who were becoming members.  That one I know we both can agree on, its people that support the position and principles that each party takes.

My feeling is that the BC Liberal party has taken the direction of their federal counterparts… which is big government, big spending, and a we know best attitude … while the BC Conservative Party, led by John Cummins,  has taken the direction of smaller government, more government accountability, and less intrusion into people’s lives.

Come the next election, support of the people of BC will be the telling tale in which option is the one people choose. 

If more people believe in the Liberals idea, they will join the party, support it, and work to see their candidates are elected.

If more people believe in the ideas and principles of the BC Conservative Party – they will join it and work towards seeing BC Conservatives elected to the legislature.

It’s as simple as that!   

Which leads me to the title of today’s blog posting … “ASK, and then ask again”