Hudak a Second Common Sense Revolution?

Those of you who remember the Harris days, remember the "Common Sense Revolution" gutting Ontario’s social programs, and health care.  The road to economic success which left Ontario without a balanced budget and 8 billion in deficit when the Liberals took over was taken out on the most vulnerable of Ontarians.  Could this be the case again?  Tim Hudak is asking Conservative supporters to go and fill out a questionnaire on a new website asking supporters input on how to return Ontario to prosperity.

One of the most troubling questions I found on this questionnaire relates to those on welfare system that have part-time jobs:

Some people say it is a good idea to allow welfare recipients to keep more of what they earn so they can accept a part-time job and start working again. Others believe you shouldn’t be able to collect welfare cheques while you have a job, even a part-time one. Which view do you support?

The questionnaire also asks questions such as is the welfare system too generous? And are the conditions on those placed on social assistance not strict enough? Considering the people of Ontario shelled out close to 6 billion in corporate welfare packages to the auto makers last year, and plants are still closing around the province putting people on social assistance with a lack of uptake on full time jobs, I would consider making the poor pay for these bail outs a bit out of touch.

Questions also need to be answered about the reliability of the data collected in this questionnaire as well.  You can submit answers, and take this questionnaire more than once anonymously.  There doesn’t seem to be any attempt at ensuring reliable data other than listing your contact info at the bottom of this questionnaire which is not a requirement.

We all have to tighten our belts in times of austerity, but one thing Conservatives should keep in mind is that a single Mom of 2 cannot support the household on part-time wages alone.  I personally would like to know who these "others" are that believe this.

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