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Re: Are older Liberal-voting Canadians selfish — or blind? — Jordan Peterson, April 11

While I agree with most things Jordan Peterson writes, as a boomer I am a wee bit insulted by the fact that he lumps us all together as unconcerned old people who long for the old days.

The only days I long for are in the future. The old days were just that. They are done, never to return, and I for one am thinking only of the future for me, my husband, our children and grandchildren. I am sorry that Peterson thinks all old people are so uninformed about politics that they would consider voting for Mark Carney.

My husband and I are Conservatives. Always have been, always will be. We wish Pierre Poilievre all the luck and strength it will take to win the upcoming election and turn Canada into the great country it is meant to be. My hope is that any boomers who usually vote for the Liberals will see the error of their ways and do the right thing for this country.

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So, yes, Mr. Peterson, I am voting to secure the futures of our whole family.

Valerie Boyd, Woodbridge, Ont.

Re: ‘They’ve cratered’: For NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh this election is do or die — Joseph Brean, April 10

The NDP debased themselves to the Liberals in the past Parliament to the point where they became de facto Liberals, indistinguishable from the Liberal Party of Canada. Look at what it’s got them.

Keith Brady, Empress, Alta.

The NDP are drowning in their own missteps and missed opportunities. The only way for their survival now is probably a change of leadership and a rebuild to introduce a fresh new party in the future. Perhaps even a new name. How about the NINDP (New and Improved NDP)?

Douglas Cornish, Ottawa

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