Give Harper a break!!!

When Stephen Harper missed the "Outlympics" he was labelled a homophobe.

When Stephen Harper missed the "Worlds Aids Day" he was labelled as unsympathetic to a blight on the world by Stephen Lewis.

When he misses his son's birthday party, he will be labelled a bad father.

Seriously, give the guy a break. He is too busy to go to every event he is invited to. God, I am too busy to go to every event I get invited too. Maybe YOU think these are important events, but he doesn't. Are you shocked that he didn't want to go to the Outlympics?

This guy has sent his Ministers to stand in his stead, which is more than he had to do. He runs the most top down government from (forget Trudeau) Ceasar Augustus. I would rather have him getting briefed on his government's priorities and working with stakeholders about the next legislative agenda rather than hopping about the country and cutting ribbons.

Editted to say: It also bothers me that this is what is getting reported- the people complaining about Harper's absence is detracting from the good work that is actually being accomplished. The real message is being lost- focus people.