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Voters must tell politicians the kind of government they want In any election campaign, candidates have been known to promise the moon if it means they‘ll get your vote. Once in power, however, a reality check shows the diminished leverage governments have, particularly those grappling with unwieldy debts. Forward thinking candidates will be those who offer frank, open discussion on the issues. "Tellin‘ it like it is" may be painful initially, but Canadians will respect a candidate far more than if he, or she, speaks in wisps of feelâ€"good sentiments or resorts simply to belittling their opponents. By MICHAEL WYCKS Special to the Beaver In 1992, our neighbors to the south took a turn in the voting booth and sent Bill Clinton‘s Democrats to the White House. In 1993 Canadians will have a chance to mark "x" by electing their representatives to the federal government. Political candidates take heed: Battered by recession, bankruptcies and unemployment, voters will be in no mood for hollow promises and flowery rhetoric. Canada‘s electorate is becoming increasingly sophisticated and. less intimidated by the business of government. Recall the referendum last October where a majority of Canadians displayed their utter * Executive condo â€" Corner Unit «Immaculately maintained â€" Very Spacious * Come and view this weekend â€" Open House * Sun. Feb. 21st, 2â€"4 p.m. * 2185 MARINE DRIVE #1102 * FREETA MacKENZIE* B. 847â€"3030/R. 827â€"7465 * MEL WHITE* B.847â€"3030/R. 829â€"1344 * No need to feel cramped in this spacious 2 bdrm. + den condo â€" (corner unit) many amenities â€" Open House Sun. Feb. 21st, 2â€"4 p.m. * 2185 MARINE DRIVE #1208 * FREETA MacKENZIE* B. 847â€"3030/R. 827â€"7465 * MEL WHITE* B.847â€"3030/R. 829â€"1344 1131 Nottinghill Gate L6M 1K5 825â€"2525 SUNDAY 1â€"3 p.m. 1516 PRINCE JOHN CIRCLE â€" 08,900 Elaine Steers 825â€"2525 Sales Representative dissatisfaction with the political process and sent the strongest signal possible to the powers that be â€" a "NO" on the ballot. The cynicism felt lately by Canadians towards politics is unprecedented; just look at the lack of popular support for some of our leaders these days. What‘s also new is the demand by people for accountability from their elected officials. Heading into the federal election, many voters will be asking their candidates, "Where do you stand on the GST? NAFTA? Government expenditures? Education?" The candidate who possesses more substance than style will gladly lay out his, or her, position on each issue leaving the voter to judge their merits accordingly. Participatory democracy demands we, as voters, "participate" in directing our governments‘ activities. Otherwise, the selfâ€" interested few will make those decisions affecting us all. Corralling your candidates for 15 minutes with an array of questions will go a long way to ensuring your vote is cast for the politician who best represents your beliefs and values. It‘s that simple. CFIB Feature Service (Mailicroft ) SUNDAY FRIDAY Our upgraded quality features have been our standard tradition New Model New Plans On 60 foot Lots 12â€"6PM 12â€"6PM Burlington‘s Premier Golf Course Community Oakville Mayor Ann Mulvale helps load car with groceries destined for Oakville‘s Fareshare Food Bank. Helping out is John Van Rooyen, general manger of Oakville Dodge while looking on is Peter Pomfret from Fareshare and Mark Bergerman, city sales manager for Chrysler Canada. For every car sold by Oakville Dodge, the dealershlp will donate a trunkload of groceries. ©289,000 up to 3086 sq. ft. A TRUSTED NAME IN HOME BUILDING FOR OVER 35 YEARS Starting from QEW