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I became a permanent resident of Canada in November. Although I didn't leave the U.S. because of George Bush, his first term and subsequent election didn't encourage me to stay, either. I feel as if I'm being followed (or haunted) by conservative values that pass themselves off as tolerant and just.
My friends here aren't too concerned. They believe Harper will be forced to govern as he ran, because he'll need significant cooperation from the other parties to get anything done. They think this will keep him from trying to bring up controversial issues, such as reproductive rights and gay marriage.
I hope they're right.
