Well, look, we’re living in a new world, and it’s time to face facts. Not like the kids are ever gonna get in this market anyway, right? Home prices are insane, so let’s not pretend they’ve got a future like we did. The next generation’s gonna be dealing with issues we couldn’t even imagine, and if that means we have to make some tough decisions, then so be it. We need to make way for the Indians—they’re coming in, buying property, and keeping the market moving. That’s the reality, and we need to look at things like MAID for minors as part of it.
Like Gord Downie would say, “It’s just another day in Bobcaygeon.” That’s the truth. We’ve got a system that’s been slow to evolve, and it’s time we let the young folks take control of their own destiny, especially when they're suffering and don't see any way out. Kids these days—I've seen it—are dealing with mental health crises, bullying, online harassment, and all kinds of things we never even had to worry about. So, if a mature minor, a kid who's been through the ringer and knows the stakes, decides they want out, who are we to say no? Their lives are already difficult, and who are we to deny them some semblance of control over their own fate?
It’s the right thing to do—let's not let our own outdated beliefs stop progress, folks.
Henry Bouchard
Chateau Sprinter RV
Member: Cabot's Cliffs, Fairmont Banff and Glen Abbey
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