Whitby Free Press, 20 Oct 1993, p. 4

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Page 4. Whitby Free Presa, We&lesday. October 20 1993 See Thie Orient Expressed Save 40%11 On Over 700 Rugs During Our Fine Rug Event For three days only, October 28, 29 & 3Oth, corne and discover a connoisseur's collection of magnificent wool and silk Oriental rugs, kelims and dhurries. For this annual event, we've brought in more than 700 of the finest rugs from the far corners of the world- India, Afganistan, China, Nepal and Tibet; al available for immediate delivery. Hurry in and let us help you add elegance and colour to your home just in time for holiday entertaining! UM EA Store Heurs: Closed Monday HERITAGE HOUSE imitedM 216 Mary Street, East, Whitby 6683483, Toronto LUne 686-0061, 180-387-0242 le-Store Ftnanclng Avalable Voters remain undeci"ded FR DM PA GE 1 'I guess it's how mnuch pain do you want? A lot or a littie? Even a littie bit will hurt." Anderson CVI teacher Vivienne Joyce tends te vote Conservative, although that is nlota agven ths time. 'TmgstilI undecided. Sometimes I think it might end up by procesa of elimination," she said. Joyce said it is not so niuch a matter of what the parties have flot been saying, but what they have Baid. I watched the debate, I look at their ads and Fin fot convinoed," she said. "I don't really want the Conservatives I don't want the Liberais, Ï don't want Reform...rm not an anarchist, it's just that Fim not sold on any of them." As a result, Joyce feels that Canadians might be better off with a niinority governnient. I think I might vote for who would be best in M L tion," she srt the NDP. 'fdntthink I would vote NDP because Im a free enterprise person, but I think they're good in opposition," she "But after Ontario, Im not sure they would be good o Canada. Its not that rm angry with them. I just don't agree with their approachn. Anderson CVI student Mark Rainey will cast his firet vote on Monday. But like many Canadians, the 18-year-old Rainey is still undecided. I watched the debate and it didn't help. I watched the one at school (local candidates) and it did't help," he said. Rainey1 who is president of Anderson s student council,- said the party - leaders ~' shoul d be ~ honest ~ voters. t h e y specifics," « he said. 'They al want to crate jobs, but they're not specific. "They're thinking is that voters can't comprehend their lingo so they talk in generalities. While he is stili weighing his options, Rainey has ruled out at least a cou ple of the parties. 'Probably flot Doug Henning (Natural Law) and probably not Green," he said. AI Kent owns the Mercantile departmentstore on Brock Street Soutih inWiby A businessman for seven years, Kent bas tended to support the Liberals over the years with the odd foray into the Conservative N ext Monday he will vote Liberal. It's more of a strategic decision," Kent explained. "When you sift through ail the 'ta]k f¶oing on, it's either PC or Kent feels the Tories' "track record bas not been good" and points te the economy, unemployment and free trade as examples. While some of~ the other p artie *s havepoli- çies which would be d e tr i- mental to Canada, he said. "I stili think the leadership of ail parties leaves a lot te be desired P said Kent, addinq lhe would prefer a minority government. .:< JOBS *wants 10 spend borrowed money on short-term ma/ce work proie cîs, leaving taxpayers with a billfor $6 billion *promises 10 return 10 the "good old days" of 12% inflation and 22%Y interest rates DEFiTr " would allow the deficit 10 grow ai $25 billion every year adding over $100 billion Io tise debt infive years " no strategy to eliminate the déficit TAXS " no commitment to keep taxes ai current levels or to, reduce taxes " '7 do flot wanf to raise expectations tisai there will be no new taxes." Jean Chrétien (Sept. 27,1993) " no replacement for the GST PIllIONS & MDICARE no commitiment Io save social programsfrom culs JOBS 0 creating quality long-lasting jobs by helping small business, doing a better job at traihing and education, stimulating R&D, and encouraging exports using 2% inflation rates and 6% interest rates DEFICIT 0 eliminating the deficit infive years.by reducing subsidies to business, cutting the government operational budget, freezingforeign aid, andfreezing defence spending TAX;rES 0 "Let me be clear: There will be no increase in taxes. There will be no new taxes."I Kim Campbell (Aug. 27, 1993) P ENSION S AID À MIEDVICAéRE *no cuts to Old Age Security, and social assistance health care, education, JOBS - no straîegy on jobs DVEFICif " would eliminate the deficit in thbee years with massive spending cuis " "Tise Reform deficit reduction plan scores me a bit.. You have f0 fake a more balanced approach f0 deficit reduction. " Phil O'Brien (Chairman 0f.the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Sept. 20, 1993) TAXs' *"Manning wanfs aflaf fax, leaving fise miilionaire and thse single parent paying tise samne percentage of their income." Winnipeg Free Press (Feb. 12, 1992) PENSIONS & MEDIlCARI *would cul $3.5 billion from Old Age Security and would change medicare allowing thce provinces Io establish health care user fees On October 25th, choose the right plan for Ontario Riding. SOETENS, René' Progressive Conservative/ Progressiste-Conservateur Authonzed by Steve Meek, Off iciai Agent for the René Soetens Team x

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