I recently read an article written by a former colleague, Tom Mulcair, and was shocked and a little saddened by the central argument: this election is too important and the fight too hard for the federal NDP to try and win seats. I’m trying to imagine such an idea coming from the likes of Jack Layton, Ed Broadbent, Alexa McDonough or Tommy Douglas. All of whom knew the importance of having the NDP in Parliament with a strong and meaningful voice. And how that voice could help Canadians make ends meet, and Canada face the threats of war, recession and political uncertainty.