I'm genuinely baffled by how many politicians decided to travel to international vacation spots this holiday season. I know technically if you follow the correct rules it's allowed but when your job is to "lead" the people be it at the municipal, provincial or federal level would optics not always be a constant factor in your decision making? How did these people think the news was going to go when they are part of the group telling everyone they can't see Grandma at Christmas but yet they hop on a plane to go sit on a beach for a week?
I'm not surprised that people still want to go sit on a beach, but I'm stunned that the politicians didn't think it would negatively affect their careers. I didn't think it was possible but my opinion of government officials is now even lower.