Arvaluk election a farce

The election of James Arvaluk clearly proves there is a big problem with the whole voting system in Nunavut.

I simply cannot believe we have a convicted criminal holding a seat in this territory. Gee, how nice it is that Arvaluk feels the past is behind him and he can simply skip merrily along on his way.

I wish the same were true for the victims of his crimes. Arvaluk may represent the constituents of Tunnuniq riding, but he obviously can’t get it through his head that as an elected official he also represents all Nunavummiut.

After reading an interview with Arvaluk in another newspaper I found myself becoming increasingly angered and frustrated at the man’s arrogance.

Will he meet with the Qullit Council for the status of women? Of course not. Then he would be held accountable for his actions and oh my, we can’t have that now, can we? I hope he realizes that all of Nunavut, not just residents of Pond Inlet, are watching him.

I throw out an open challenge for Arvaluk to come and speak with my social studies class in Arctic Bay on the importance of honesty and trust in our elected officials.

Perhaps he may also want to speak to the young women in my class about the importance of treating woman as people and not as chattels. If he doesn’t show up… the man is a coward. You can’t hide on election day.

Darcy Steele
Arctic Bay