Tory Attack Ads

I would like to express my disappointment with the decision of the Tories to release their attack ads even before an election was scheduled. I realize attack ads are a legitimate part of elections and if it was during an election period, I wouldn't complain, however 5 weeks of listening to attacks is annoying enough for many, listening to them for a few months is just too much. If you are interested in listening to party smears watch question period, but for those of us not interested, leave us alone until the election. I am glad to see Stephane Dion was quick to respond. Part of the reason the Tories won in 2006 but lost in 2004 is in 2006 they were prepared for the attack ads and responded accordingly whereas in 2004 they weren't. Hopefully we will be ready too. In addition the fact they are turning to attack ads already suggests they have little positive to offer Canadians. If they are doing such a good job, they would have no need to attack their opponents.