Dear editor:

Last week’s edition of The Lake Report was enlightening.

At first, on the front page I noticed a picture of federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and extensive coverage of his visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake listed on four pages.

It was easy to presume that the paper was endorsing the leader.

Then I read the editorial by editor-in-chief Richard Harley, “Poilievre is truly great — at pandering.” My presumption was in fact an inaccurate assumption.

Mr. Harley clearly shows the style of politics this current leader endorses — confuse, mislead and keep to a message determined by discussions among themselves and those who think like them.

This is not becoming of a potential Prime Minister, who must rely on the advice of his bureaucracy.

As it happens, the opinion piece by Garth Turner with his explanation of a relationship with Rory, on the preceding page, provides a supportive explanation for the current Conservative leader’s confusion and misinformation.

One’s truth is not something that can be seen clearly by everyone.

Today’s leaders should consider what is best for the country, not what they personally believe to be the truth.

Derek Insley
Glendale