Findlay’s ‘culture war’ video draws criticism within the Interior’s political debate

“It’s a diversion from the real issues — serious issues that we face as British Columbians and Canadians,” Sundhu said. “It creates a divide and separates us from our common humanity.”

Kamloops-North Thompson Conservative MLA Ward Stamer did not directly address the video, saying his online presence is not up-to-date. Instead, said his attention remains on affordability, employment and health care… problems in the forefront of British Columbian’s homes.

“People are having a hard time putting food on their table, and we’re having a hard time keeping everybody working,” Stamer said. “That’s what’s on my mind right now. I’m not thinking about culture wars.”

Despite distancing himself from the recent social media post debate, Stamer said Conservatives must continue working together to replace the NDP government.

Sundhu says that disagreement is inevitable, but argues it shouldn’t come at the expense of civility, noting there are much bigger fish to be frying. He argued political disagreement should remain civil, and that leaders should instead pursue common solutions to challenges.

“It should be about unity and working together for common solutions to address the threats from the U.S., to address threats to national unity and meet people’s needs at a time of rapid and revolutionary change. Economically, technologically, I climate change, so forth.” says Sundhu.

Findlay’s post may be drawing a new political battle line, but the response? Little agreement over where the line should be drawn.

Sandhu cautions toward the language risks, an element that could pull British Columbians apart. Meanwhile, Stamer says the fight that matters most is already at the kitchen table.

by Jeremy Russo

Findlay’s ‘culture war’ video draws criticism within the Interior’s political debate

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