I have been contacted by a person in the NDP with the suggestion that I consider running for Member of Parliament of the North Island. It was only a suggestion, but I am considering it. I was very surprised and it has broadened my perception of the federal NDP.
It is my observation that government is operating at a level that does not appear to consider those of us on the ground in small communities. It looks like negotiations are taking place over our heads in the jet stream of international finance and that this is less and less good for our communities. The wild salmon people of BC have been asking me to run for government for the past year and so I have to think about it.
I do need to consider carefully whether I have better ability to serve the place I love and call home as an MP, or as an outspoken biologist.
I will be thinking hard for the next few days.
People can hear more of my thoughts on CBC Ideas this Monday
