text: The criticism of Ms. Ambrose for not completing her term is just nonsensical. She served in Commons for 13 years and did so largely with grace and honour. She deserves our gratitude and not criticism. I have no idea why anyone would run for public office these days when everything you do and say is so subject to public vilification. You have no private life, you have to live in two cities, you don't get paid a whole lot considering the responsibility, and now you are not allowed to choose to walk away after 13 years? 
  
  I am not a Conservative and never voted for the CPC, but I do respect CPC members like Ms. Ambrose, Ms. Raitt,  and Mr. Chong and appreciate their service. Too bad I am in such a clear minority.