No, I'm not an Albertan. Do I have to be one to be upset over corruption?
Corruption exists on some level in every government, but it's not a reason to turf a government unless there's a credible alternative. The Mulroney PCs were one of the most corrupt governments in recent memory, yet they got reelected in droves because PEOPLE AGREED WITH THEIR POLICIES. Once the Liberals brought a coherent platform to the electorate, the PCs got booted out.
Truth be told, I really don't give a shit about the sponsorship scandal as it pertains to the actual government. I look at it as the price of doing business with modern government. I ask more important questions, like whether the economy is in trouble due to the government (no), whether spending is out of control (no), whether taxes are too high (not really), whether I disagree with the government's stance on social issues (no), and whether anyone else could do a better job (definitely no).
If I answer no to all these questions, why would I want a different government?
Brav-freakin-o.
Thats why I am still voting Liberal (unless somehow I can vote for the Bloc being from Ontario)
Now to get my region a Liberal seat in Ontario would be nice (fuckin Grit doesn't do anything for my town)