Today’s Globe and Mail says that 71 per cent of those surveyed said they totally oppose John Tory’s suggestion that the province fund Jewish, Muslim and other religious schools – yet 37 per cent of Ontarians think Mr. Tory is the best person to be premier (the survey shows Dalton McGuinty trails with only 31 per cent).
These numbers promted me to actually read part of a politician’s platform – a first for this girl. I’m still a bit undecided on this issue of funding for faith-based schools. If Tory is elected and remains true to his platform, he’ll also tackle issues such as child obesity and special needs students as part of his plan to provide good education. Are these parts of his education plan enough to make me see the benefits – or at least overlook – his funding ideas for faith-based schools? I’m not sure yet….
And do other voters hate McGuinty enough, want a change in power enough, to support public funding for faith-based schools? Over the next few weeks, we’ll see if McGuinty smart enough to keep this unpopular issue in the spotlight – or if Tory figures out he needs to move on and focuse on other issues that might help him win.
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