These are all great points and I appreciate the criticism.

Sometimes it's difficult to address an issue without pointing out the flaws on the other side. I believe we can attack someone's policies or agenda without attacking them personally. I will definitely work on being more mature and professional, especially on my presentation and how I reply to posts. I believe that we need to always rely on facts and that's what I like to do. However sometimes those facts include anecdotal evidence and comments, which are inherently biased given their sample size.

So how do we deal with this? Do we just ignore it? Or do we sit down and listen to the minority who have these concerns?

As a society, we pride ourselves on respecting a diversity of opinion. When these opinions involve the health and future of our children, we need to make sure all concerns are addressed, big or small.

I don't want to be a kind of politician where I ignore someone's opinions because they are unpopular and/or bad for my reputation.

I want to be the kind of politician where I listen to and consider everyone's opinions, examine the issue that is concerning them, find out if there is a problem or not, and then resolve the issue - irrespective of my personal beliefs.

So if someone has a problem with sex-ed, or hydro, or health care, or unions, or the minimum wage, or trade, or regulations, or whatever the case might be, I want them to feel comfortable enough to be able to come to me to discuss the topic, knowing that I will not just shut them down because their opinion is unpopular. I don't pander to votes - that's not the job of a public servant.

A politician's job is to help make Ontario a better place, and do to that they need to work with everyone to come up with the best possible solutions.

Let me know when you want to meet - would be happy to talk more in person. I appreciate the potential offer of support.