Voters must change ongoing habits

Another election has come and gone and what will change for the electorate? I see repeating habits that get us nowhere. Some Albertans spend their time complaining about what the “East” gets that we don't. Paying attention to what is happening might allow us to get out of this cycle of defeat.

I would suggest the voters of Quebec, for example, are much more aware and knowledgeable. They figured out that by not voting the same way every time they can force politicians not to take their vote for granted. The East is not the enemy but instead someone we should follow.

Dissecting the election can be left to others. Blame can be given to those that deserve it. The reality does not change, people continue to see themselves only one way and until that mindset changes, history will continue to repeat itself.

Barry Johns, Sylvan Lake