RIP Jack Layton

[michaelson]

So, I don't normally post about politics at all, and this might not be a big deal to Americans, but Canada lost a great advocate for the left this morning.

Jack Layton, leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, lost his battle to cancer this morning, at the age of 61. With his passing, Canadians have lost a great man who led his party to become the official opposition.

Rest in peace, Jack.

[invisiblellama]

I found out this morning on the way to school. Absolutely terrible... I was really expecting him to pull through once more.
His letter to Canadians was beautifully written as well.