There is a well-known political saying that goes something like, “If you’re not a Liberal at 25, you have no heart. If you are not a Conservative at 35, you have no brain.”
This is perhaps due to being idealistic and unburdened as a young person with no real stake in the system. Then, later in life as you gain experience and start to build a family and assets, your political and life perspectives might change with time.
Interestingly, I know many beautiful and wonderful people in Whistler over the age of 35, with families and large assets that clearly buck this trend and despite their age and wealth continue to vote Liberal or left. Why might that be?
If older, wealthier Canadians can vote left, then surely younger and poorer Canadians can vote right… clearly not all stereotypes or preconceived notions hold true.
The belief that good, compassionate, caring people should vote left might require more independent thought and analysis by those among us curious and brave enough to think outside the box.
Things change. It’s a natural process and there is nothing to fear if we are prepared for it mentally, and hopefully maintaining our neuroplasticity and/or holding on to our child-like sense of wonder and infinite possibility!
The challenges facing younger people in Canada today are unprecedented on many levels, but it’s important not to feel helpless and lost in these confusing times. You have your whole life ahead of you… be strong, bold, courageous and willing to blaze a new path forward open to change and ready for the adventure!
Many of us saw what “fear” did during the COVID-19 pandemic, many more were too afraid to notice… fear and hate are powerful and necessary emotions at times, but they should not be our guiding forces.
There is no need to fear voting Conservative in the upcoming election!
It will not make you a bad person, just ask my neighbours. :)
Cheers, and may there be better days ahead for us all!
