It’s not just about fear of separation

Re: “Anglos wrong to keep sticking with Liberals” (Lise Ravary, Sept. 25)

With all due respect, does Lise Ravary have any insight into how people in the English community feel?

Her opinion is so far out in left field when you consider that Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault has been quoted as having once said he “hated” anglophones.

Really, his grandchildren will not be able to communicate in French? This is pandering to nationalists and others who do not live among minorities or other cultures. Every time I step out the door I hear fluently bilingual young adults switch between French and English.

Contrary to what Ravary suggests, the threat of separation is not the only reason the English-speaking minority is likely to spurn the CAQ and other parties. Yes, our health care is in disrepair and our school system needs revamping. Too bad the Conservative Party of Quebec is so small. That would be an alternative.

For now, the Liberals have the experience and Carlos Leitão is probably the best finance minister we have had during the last 30 years.

Unfortunately, Ravary might be right on one thing. Philippe Couillard, who is unpopular among my francophone friends, might not be premier after next Monday. But that’s because the distribution of seats gives far too much power to Quebec’s outlying regions. This is undemocratic.

Glen Grossman, Montreal