The Toronto Star asked candidates for info for their online coverage (http://www.thestar.com/federalelection/candidates/ridingprofile/492156).  My responses:

Education:  Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto

Elected offices contested/held currently or previously:
2005 provincial by-election (Scarborough–Rouge River), 2006 federal election, 2007 provincial election

Your political hero or heroes: Ron Paul

Most pressing issue in your riding:
In my opinion, people need freedom and less restrictions on their lives

Why you entered politics/what you stand for:
I entered politics because I oppose war and other policies promoted by our authoritarian system.  I oppose the invasiveness of government and its attacks on freedom and privacy.

Extra comments:  A recent example of invasion of privacy is how the federal government introduced roadside drug testing.

September 24th, 2008