As I said in my previous post, this election I am taking a more involved approach to voting.  For the first time I am focusing my energy on making the best informed decision and have been continuing my hunt for information and support for PKU.

you all know by now , that I emailed all the candidate in my riding as well as the party leaders regarding my concerns and questions regarding their platforms, as well as if they will support PKU and our campaign for coverage and support.   I had quiet the success with my meeting with Liberal MLA Terry Lake , that I reported on in my last post. However it has not carried over to the other parties.  However I have replied a reply from the NDP and from the Conservatives.   Though I cant say I am interly impressed.

The Conservatives only referred me to there website to review their platform. They did not take the personal time to reply to my questions or explain anything.

I was however surprised to reply a personal email from NDP Party Leader Adrain Dix.

Here is what Mr. Dix had to say,

” Thank you for sharing your experiences as a Phenylketonuria patient, and of the work you have been doing as an advocate in the community with CanPKU. I am sorry to hear that you have yet to receive a reply to A Comprehensive Brain Protection Strategy for People with PKU. We endeavour to respond to all correspondence in a timely fashion. However, depending on the nature of the submission, a reply might require extra time to prepare.

The BC NDP has not considered the issue of extending access to treatment and improving supports for PKU patients. However, our elected MLAs would be glad to meet with you after the election to discuss this issue.” 

Where as I am not as impressed as I was with Terry Lake, I am happy to have a reply from Adrian Dix. Its not as personal or as a face to face, I appreciated that he took the time from his campaign to actually reply to me. It is not the answer I wanted to here but I can work with it.  I did also email my NDP MLA Kathy Kendell but have not heard back from her. If elected I will continue to reach out to her and get a face to face meeting.

I have not received a reply from the Green Party or their leader Jane Sterk. We do not have a candidate in kamloops. I also emailed Premier Christy Clark.  Myself or CanPKU has not received any feed back or contact from her despite our best efforts.

I have voted NDP every year since I began voting, I never thought I would ever vote Liberal. However Cole had a good point, you dont vote for the leader, you vote for  the person in your area will help and benefit your life.  For that reason I will be voting for Mr. Terry Lake for the 2013 Provincial Election.  If the NDP wins the election I will continue my efforts to reach out to them and engage them in PKU.