History’s darkest chapters show the danger of treating people as enemies to eliminate. Language questioning anyone’s right to exist demands condemnation, whoever it targets. Emily Lowan didn’t just speak against Conservative policies. She spoke against the Conservatives “and their existence.” Whether she meant the party or its supporters, that language is unacceptable from a political leader. You cannot preach inclusion while questioning your opponents place in democracy. As British Columbians and Canadians, we must demand better. And our standards cannot depend on which party crosses the line. This should be unacceptable to everyone regardless of how they voted.