Martin will remove notwithstanding clause

[farmers_son]

I myself do not think we should get rid of the Not Withstanding clause but I noted Cowman's reference to the U.S. Constitution which does not include a Not Withstanding clause.

I think what the present situation does is put the responsibility where it belongs, squarely on the shoulders of the voters, to not elect a government that would trample minority rights.

Ivbinconned: don't thank me, thank Paul Martin for bringing the election debate around to more important issues. I think we all have been scandalized to death.

[silverback]

"...scandalized to death." Interesting choice of words from a Liberal.

[farmers_son]

I really am not a Liberal or even a liberal. I would never vote NDP and being a proud Canadian would never consider voting for Harper's Conservatives. We don't have a Bloc candidate, not that I would vote Bloc anyway. The choices get narrowed down don't they.

If there was still a Progressive Conservative party I would have a choice between two national parties that would support Canada when I vote. Instead the way it is there is one national party with a realistic chance of winning that will support Canadian values and another regional party with an even better chance of winning that supports American values.

By the way, I see that the former president of the Progressive Conservatives is running for the Liberals in this election. A lot of Progressive Conservatives are supporting the Liberals.

[olhoss]

"So how is it 9 degenerates can decide to add gay rights to the charter?"

This is how.

“The rule of law requires judges to uphold <b>unwritten</b> constitutional norms, even in the face of clearly enacted laws or hostile public opinion.” --The Supreme Court of Canada’s Chief Justice, Beverley McLachlin

[ivbinconned]

Farmers-son humor us please and tell us...SPECIFICLY, what are the "American values", that the Conservative party, with CANADIAN candidates in every CANADIAN riding, embrase that you find so scarey??

[silverback]

Values. Another interesting word. I value truth, honesty, and leadership.

Why not just direct us to your blog site f_s so that we can read all your inuendo at the same time.

[cowman]

I find it funny that people are very happy to link the new Conservative party with the old PC party whenever it involves scandal but then have no problem switching them back as the "scary" Reform/Alliance whenever convenient?
The fact is the Conservative party of today was not the Mulrooney PC party...in fact the majority of the new Conservative party were dead set against the policies/scandals of that party?
Personally I think this new party got rid of the far right radicals and the people in the PC party who should have never been there in the first place! The Joe Clarks, Scott Brison, David Orchard, Belinda Stronach. Those guys/gals were Liberals in Conservative clothing!
The Harper party is a different party and should not be linked to either the PCs or the old Reform/Alliance party.
The fact is this new party is very much a national party? They will elect MPs in every area of the country...probably even Quebec! When you have 22 to 28% of the popular vote in Quebec you know they have arrived!
Alberta is part of Canada too you know? Will the Liberal party get 28% of the vote here? Will they elect any MPs? Who is the "rump" party out here in Alberta and Saskatchewan?
I think the writing is on the wall? It is very likely Harper will form the next government...hopefully with a majority. The people of Canada have had it with these arrogant corrupt dictators.