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Mo re by Helen MacDonald Next Monday we go ta the polis ta elect a new federal Member of Parliament for Durham Riding and a government. 'How' we elect the government of this country is of pafficular interest ta me, as is the system of 'governing' in aur country. For most of my life, voters have had a choice from among three major parties on the political menu: Conservatives, Liberals and the NDP. Others have came, most have gone, but because of their 'smallness', or of their so-called radical ideas, or because of their flippant style of politics, or whatever, they receive' lîttle serious attention. The majority of vaters dismiss them, refusing ta deeply consider their underlying, messages about politics, governance and mood in-Canada. Under aur party systen, we vote for a candidate who then becornes a non-entity . . . who, because of the 'partisan' system, is just a member of an ideology, and who, by virtue of memnbership toaa party ideology' is compelled ta support party policy. Said' candidate therefore does not represent his/her constituents, but rather the special interests of the party'. We sec this in action when party leaders 'persuade' members in their votes in the House. To rny mind, this is not participatory democracy.- h is dictatorship demnocracy. It is special interest democracy. And, it has engendered a disillusioned electorate: one 'which will vote against' potentially goad candidates because they cannot vote 'for' them. in part because of the widespread cynical mood of Canadians, we have record numbers of candidates running for elected affice. Most offer themnselves as 'the' alternative. Alternative ta what? Bad governance? Dictatorship demacracy? Lack of substance and vision? Or just samnething other than 'them', the 'othecrs'? 1Two parties exhîbit as their Mvodel Railroad (Continucd from page 11) create a rocky ledge. On through smiall forcsts and sleepy villages. Soon, you rcturn ta the station platform. Unfortunately, the power is stilI out. Ten layout tables, represcnting ten different clubs from across- Ontario, took visitors on similar yct unique journeys through miniature landscapcs. Is this a fascination that continues [roin boyhood and into adulthood. For sorne il is. But, as most singular political aim the practice and preaching of exclusively. The Bloc Quebecois, by virtue of nat running a national campaign, tells us that the rest of Canada is not 'of interest'. The Reform Party, by virtue of not running candidates in one province, Quebec, snubs its nase at an entire regionai population of Canadians, refusing ta acknowledge issues of national concern toalal of us. Given that thîs is a 'national' election, I arn completely baffled at the disinclination ta work towards a national dream. Govemnor-General Ray Hnatyshyn once said: "Canada is nat a foregone conclusion --- it is a work in progress." But, this election has become one not of demonstrating creative visions of a Canadian future, but one of limitations: of ideological tunnel vision. Thereare-a myniad of important issues which face us. Social issues, education issues, environmental, economnic, health, regional issues, and so on, but these issues are not solitary issues. They are al interconnected. They are al important. And how we deal with them affects ail of us, aur future, and aur ability ta survive as a small membership on this planet. At th e polis, rather than vote 'against' an ideology, or a party, or a government, 1 encourage voters ta look deeply inta what the candidates have ta offer 'for' aur country, aur community, and aur famiies. But, should you stili find yourself feeling that none offer a ' global' vision, you have the option ta exercise your 'rejectian' of the process. This is done by registering ta vote at the poli, then 'flot' voting by 'spoiling' your ballot. Maybe this way, we can challenge a system which is negative and exclusive in its practice and perhiaps open up somne dialogue which focuses on the commonalities and vision of a ' nation in progress', nat one in decline. Ron Rattcliffe of the Saper Valley Railroad Club explains, "A lot of these people have retired, and are laoking for samething ta do." He goes on ta say that the hobby, "caver ail facets of trde,"1 These.include wiring, drafting, painting, scratch building. Indeed, thce is plcnty of wark involved. Getting started in this hobby is not difficult. As Rattcliffe states, "If you have a question, sameane will always have an answer or ask somcbody else who wiIl know iL." For those who thought the railroad was a thing of die past in Canada, next ycar plan ta attend the Mode[ Raiîroad Show. managinl our owri Health Care return, indicating that- the true cause has perhaps not been discovered. Homeopathic and nutritional therapies are of great benefit in rashes which cause the annoying and cumnbersome diseases called eczema and psoriasis. Dr. Hawrylak will give further lectures at Crystal Pages in the coming spning, probably April. by Pat Irwin Lyceu On October 12, at Crystal Pages the book store in Orono, Dr. J. Hawrylak spoke on the popular topics of arthritis (pains in the joints) and rashes (eczema and psoriasis). Arthritis is a disease of the joints characterized by pain, swelling, redness, heat and sometimes structural changes. The two mast common fo.rms of this-isease are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatojd Arthritis. Osteoarthritis,- a degenerative joint disease and the most common formi of arthritis, is the graduai deterioration of cartilage, usually in the larger, weight- bearing joints such as hips, knees and spine. By the 8th de cade, approximately 90% of ail people are affected by this disease. Rheumatoid Arthriis is a chronic joint disease affecting one or more joints. The Most commonly affected joints are those of the hands and feet, particularly those of the knuckles, toes, wrists, knees, anldes and neck. In addition to the accepted treatments for arthritis (including aspirin, aniti-ir.flammatory drugs, corticosteriods, antimalarials, gold saits, & cytotoxic drugs) Dr. John advises acupuncture. chiropractic and, specially, nutritional therapies. A layman's treatment for osteoarthritis, discussed during the lecture, advised placing non-sulphured raisins in a bowl. Beef Eater gin is poured over, just ta cover. Allow to sit until gin is absorbed. Fat 9 raising per day. Gin is made from juniper bernies which are thought ta be good for the kidneys, possibly aiding in the detoxification. A diet specific for the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism, with a heavy accent on fresh fruit, vegetables and supplements was stressed. Giving up refined grains, sugars, processed foods, coffee and black tea can make a real difference ini managing arthritis. Limiting red meats, sweets, dairy products and alcohol are also strongly indicated..Acid forming foods are to comprise Iess than 20% of the diet; and we were given a list of acid forming and of aikaline forming foods. As you can imagine, red means and eggs are high on the acid-forming list. On the subject of rashes, we learnied that a rash is often a symptom of another disorder, sometimes an infection, and'the treatmient should concentrate on discovering the underlying cause. SA rash is generally caused by something in the body trying ta get out, and a purification diet is advised. It is nat advised ta suppress the sym ptomn with the use of a steroid, even thaugh it does give quick relief. It has been noted that frequently in children who have asthma, the asthmatic symptams will decrease in the presence of a rash. 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