Letter to the editor: Jack attack

Notes: "While it's true Jack Layton was a hard worker and admirable in both demeanour and intelligence, too much has been made of him ('A man like Jack', Editorial, Oct. 2011, p. 4). In the federal arena, his fiscally unworkable platform was never put to the test. Politicians with boring platforms are the best at handling taxpayers' dollars effectively, rather than those who promise, 'You'll get this and you'll get that'. Jack's feet were definitely planted in the secular world. He leaned [sic] against the monarchy (the governor of our church), and was not a welcoming man if you opposed his views. As an editor of a newspaper for the faithful, you should not canonize a man with little need for worship. Nevertheless, it is sad to see him leave us so soon". [Text of entire article.]

Subjects: Layton, Jack (John Gilbert), 1950-2011; Politicians - Canada - Conduct of life; Politics, Practical - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada