The new insanity

The Globe and Mail, Letters
Wednesday, May 18, 2005, Page A20

Uxbridge, Ont. -- Re Is Premier In Vanguard Of A New Politics? (May 17):

To avoid the political cost of spending cuts or tax increases, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty pleads for a $5.7-billion contribution of federal revenue to Ontario's purse.

Such a contribution would violate Canada's constitution; aggravate secessionist sentiments; blur the lines of political and fiscal accountability; leave Ontario's spending crisis unaddressed; and spawn harmful copycat efforts throughout all levels of government in all provinces.

Murray Campbell opines that Ontario's NDP and Progressive Conservative MPPs would "have to be mad" not to endorse Mr. McGuinty's strategy. If true, the Premier had better beg for an additional, massive federal investment in psychiatric hospitals for those of us who advocate fiscal responsibility, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.

Paul McKeever, Leader, Freedom Party of Ontario