Minimum Expectations of Elected Representatives

There was a report the other day about one of BC's Members of Parliament, a certain James Lunney, from Nanaimo-Alberni.

Apparently, Mr Lunney is complaining about being "publicly shamed" in social media for comments he made about evolution, among other things.

Here's the thing, Mt Lunney:  for me, as a voter and a taxpayer, I fully support your right to hold whatever nutty ideas you want, but I'm having concerns about those views affecting your ability to do certain jobs that are part of being an elected representative in the HoC.  

Government has to make decisions about investment in science and technology just to keep Canada up to speed with the rest of the world.  With your views, which apparently extend to disparaging vaccines and viewing climate change as a hoax, it is really questionable as to whether you have the education and understanding of science and important social issues to do your job properly and make intelligent decisions for the country.

The political party you once belonged to has muzzled scientists and has moved actively to limit free speech, privacy and the rights of Canadians and has neglected to invest in the country's infrastructure, including education, science and basic research.  These actions are the result of views such as yours.

Obviously, voters need to examine the qualifications and views of prospective elected representatives much more closely.

By the way, Mr Lunney, Evolution is not "just a theory".