Getting religion

[farmers_son]

Chuck Cadman got into politics after Cadman's 16-year-old son Jesse was murdered and he has worked hard to improve Young Offender Legislation. I do not think Cadman is in politics for personal gain. Cadman might be bitter after he did not get the Conservative nomination but he had his sweet revenge when he won the seat as an independent. Who knows why he voted as he did. He said it was his constituents wish, which even if that is not true it was how it should have been.

I think the cancer remark is a low blow.

Hockey seems to have been replaced as our national sport. The new number one sport in this country has become denigrating our elected politicians. While it may be fun and doesn't take much thought or effort the downside is it undoubtedly keeps good people from running for office.

[farmers_son]

After the horror in London this AM, I would think that our discussion about which party is best or worst or which politician is the most unscrupulous in Canada is fairly petty, and I include myself in this comment.
I think we are all of the same view about wanting to see politicians that deserve the respect of Canadians. I will say that Martin made some excellent comments this morning, but the one political leader that will come out of this horrible mess looking like a leader is Bush, because he has been relentless in his war against terrorism even in the face of a lot of criticism.

[cowman]

I doubt I'm the only person in the world who thought that, farmers son? I wasn't saying that is the reason he voted the way he did...but I do know a bit about how human nature can work! Everyone isn't noble and pure and usually people will do what is best for themselves....they might even go to great lengths to rationalize their motives!
And I wasn't knocking him for voting that way...he has to live with himself and his decision.