Our judicial system is sometimes perverted by politics. Who appointed the judge (Liberals or Conservatives) and is the issue one which resonates politically say education, immigration, police etc.? What is even more apparent is how hot button issues of the day affect political decisions and yet how strong lobbies routinely delay and deflect necessary government action. Climate change is the perfect example. The Liberals are under fire from the Conservatives for their carbon tax initiatives. This ticks off the Conservatives because both they and the Liberals have been long under the lobbying thumb of the oil and gas industry in Canada. Why do you think that Canada routinely fails any and all tests regarding carbon emissions and continue their support of oil and gas useage if not expansion in Canada? Alberta in particular are and have been reliant for decades upon local oil and gas and resist every federal idea that could possibly inhibit their development.
Today's Waterloo Region Record has an interesting article by Andrew Phillips. I feel that it is not only telling us an important political truth but is very well written so as to avoid casting blame or even criticism upon a Canadian minority group, namely Muslims. The issue is Gaza and Israel's continued pounding of the land, the infrastructure and the civilian population of the area. Two months ago Justin Trudeau and the Liberals automatically supported Israel 100%. They have now flipflopped and are strongly condemning the ongoing civilian displacement and murders happening in Gaza.
Mr. Phillips suggest that it is simple mathematics plus perfectly legal and generally appropriate political lobbying. Trudeau and the Liberals have realized that there are about .33 million Jewish people in Canada versus 1.77 million Muslims. Wow! This is the result of immigration over the last ten to fifteen years in particular. So if you want the most votes from one group or the other and can't have both then what do you do? Simple, instead of continuing your unconditional support for Israel which also works well with our powerful neighbour the U.S., you more carefully examine the conditions of your support as well as (heaven forbid) all the facts including the uncomfortable ones, and change your position. Yes you can loudly proclaim Israel's absolute right to self-defence but now you strongly state that it can not come at the expense of innocent civilians, men, women and children. Yes some Hamas leaders might escape but murdering 500 Palestinian non-combatant civilians to remove half a dozen Hamas from the planet can not continue. It is a war crime and is shameful.
Once again (or perhaps once in a row) politics I believe has come to the right decision albeit likely for the wrong reason. More votes for the Liberals in the next election is not a good reason to stop the carnage in Gaza. Decency, ethics, honour and humanitarianism are.
Brilliant analysis Mr Marshall; the BIG Difference is that the LIBERALS will bankrupt us all --- every way they turn
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