Democracy in Action!

On Wednesday we had the privilege of listening to Parry-Sound-Muskoka Green Party candidate Mr. Matt Richter speak! He taught us how politicians usually answer questions (by not answering at all!) and had a few students practice answering without answering why their homework wasn't done and why they didn't eat their vegetables.

He created 3 new political parties that would improve Monck PS (The Swimming Party, The No Kids Party and the No Teachers Party) and we had an election by show of hands. The No Teachers Party was the clear winner. My No Kids Party was last. Go figure.

Then we had a question and answer session with Mr. Richter. The questions asked were so thoughtful! The students learned how the Green Party intends to lower the provincial debt and reduce hospital wait times, among other things.

On October 3, local New Democratic Party candidate Alex Zyganiuk will be joining us. We can't wait!