The Grat(ing) Debaters

I watched the Alberta leadership debate last night, as the 4 main parties are aggressively vying for voters during this current provincial election. I also live-Tweeted during it, but had to suppress my inherent need to pepper the commentary with humour, as I was doing this in my day-job capacity for The Canadian Diabetes Association.

Which isn't to say I didn't stray off topic one or two times :-)

At any rate, two of the 4 parties are on record supporting increased funding for diabetic supplies, including a substantial, comprehensive commitment from the current ruling Alberta PC party. Beyond that:

* The Wildrose Alliance leader seems to believe she can increase virtually every service with no new taxes or increased taxation. She has also announced a loaf and fish luncheon after she walks across a major area waterway.

* The Liberal leader was articulate, charming, and able to parry every thrust sent in his direction. The support of 1% of decided voters is a rather formidable thrust he may not be able to parry...

* NDP leader already out in favour of funding insulin pumps. A fine, fine gentleman...

* PC leader rolls out comprehensive diabetes funding plan hours before debate, so here's hoping people can look beyond her party's history of entitlement, and get these folks back into office in time to implement their program over the summer.

And that's how I saw it.....

Chow for now!