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- Tom Sindlinger
- Tom is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta (MLA) and an Economic Analyst. He has broad international experience, having successfully completed 18 projects in 12 countries. Being an inductee of the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame gives him much pride.
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Tom I am a veteran and have worked in Alberta most of my working years. To be honest, I never felt my vote counted for anything. The political parties had agendas, and no matter what they said, or how the vote went, they will do whatever they want once they win "power." There is no way to influence the politicians until the next election. Even then we only have two choices: vote them back in, or vote them out. They are not really listening to voters. They are only selling at election time.
This is not my idea of participatory democracy, and it certainly isn't the kind of government I thought I was protecting overseas.
"Missionaries" is the word a very cognizant and informed Senior at the Lethbridge Seniors constitution workshop used to describe MLAs. They carry the party message to the voters, rather than advocating voters wishes in the Legislature.
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