A letter to Canadians, from Jack Layton -- his last paragraph struck me to the core -- progressives,

[tpsbmam]

hear him:

And finally, to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one – a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world's environment. We can restore our good name in the world. We can do all of these things because we finally have a party system at the national level where there are real choices; where your vote matters; where working for change can actually bring about change. In the months and years to come, New Democrats will put a compelling new alternative to you. My colleagues in our party are an impressive, committed team. Give them a careful hearing; consider the alternatives; and consider that we can be a better, fairer, more equal country by working together. Don't let them tell you it can't be done.

His last, moving & powerful letter to Canadians.

[shoutinfreud]

1. He was a hell of a guy.

And this couldn't have happened at a worse time, he's needed now more than ever before too.

[democrat2thecore]

5. Oh, how the USA could use a few Jack Layton's....may he RIP

[laundry_queen]

2. "Don't let them tell you it can't be done."

That was Jack Layton to the core.

The US could use a few dozen Jack Laytons. Canada will deeply mourn his loss.

[Overseas]

3. K&R. The full letter is really beautiful.

Thanks for posting the link to it.

[democrat2thecore]

4. Jack Layton was a great man - what a MOVING and hopeful letter! RIP -nt

[Blue_Tires]

6. kick

never knew much about Canadian politics, but I'm interested in knowing more about him

[democrat2thecore]

7. Kick for an awesome letter. RIP, Jack. -nt