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Thursday's all candidates meeting must have been an off-night for Simcoe North's Liberal candidate and incumbent Paul DeVillers or it was an example of the inherent arrogance that comes from being elected three times in succession.

DeVillers is quoted as saying that he was "offended that voters in Simcoe North are considering Conservative Peter Stock". It is one thing for a politician criticize another Party or even its candidate for their views on any or all platform planks or values. Indeed, it is why there are all candidates meetings. But berating the electorate for giving careful consideration to any candidate or any party is quite another.

I thought, that back at the beginning of this campaign, the Liberal party had put aside the attack strategy of calling it unCanadian to consider any party or view that was not originated by the Liberal Team.

DeVillers comment makes one wonder just what type of government we would get if the Liberals are elected for the fourth time. I suggest it means if you think the last government was arrogant, you ain't seen nothing yet.

From my perspective, DeVillers desire to condemn any thought process not orginated by a fully sanctioned Liberal may not be a reason to vote for Simcoe North's Conservative candidate Peter Stock, but it is a reason for not voting for a Liberal.