Editor:
With regard to the advantages or disadvantages of having an independent MLA for Delta South, it looks increasingly likely the NDP will be returned to power in B.C. Should Liberal Bruce McDonald be elected, he would be a member of the opposition caucus.
He would be muzzled by the views of those who control that caucus, and obviously be far less effective in representing Delta South than he states.
Delta South, in the times of Fred Gingell, was always a safe seat for the Liberals, and one assumes that in general an NDP majority here is most unlikely.
However, it certainly appears the re-election of a middle of the road independent like Vicki Huntington will provide us with the best chance of being heard, without the suffocating process of a Liberal caucus in opposition and disarray.
It would be extremely interesting to know now who are the main financial supporters of candidates in our constituency. Unfortunately we don't get to know these facts until well after the election.
Buying an election in B.C. is more possible than in any other province.
Peter Duffey
