ETOBICOKE - Barry Fitzgerald may have grown up in the 60's but his music and his ideals are right up to date.
The Welland-Thorold candidate for the Freedom Party of Ontario enjoys action movies, rock concerts and literature that is "indicative of my beliefs."
He also cooks what he calls "a mean lasagna" once in a while.
But Fitzgerald doesn't get the chance for lasagna or a lot of other things when his employment is 70 miles from his Welland home.
"I have very little time for personal interests," he says, "since I work (in Etobicoke) Monday to Friday and sometimes Saturday."
When he does get some time it's usually spent with his wife, Carole, since his 16-year-old daughter, Crystal, already chums with her own friends.
Fitzgerald admits though he reads a fair bit of philosophy and economics, disciplines he finds significant. Of note is an interest in the 17th century British philosopher, John Locke, whose defence of natural human rights influenced the governments of the time. As for historical figures, Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and third US president, also stands out.
"I read everything the Fraser Institute puts out," Fitzgerald said.
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last updated on April 30, 2002