Tackling the truth on the Tackling Violent Crime Act
Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 11:32 AM
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For some reason, the Canadian media reporting that the Conservatives are re-introducing the Tackling Violent Crime Act but demanding that it be passed without amendments.
Shame on Stephen Harper! He has no respect for democracy! cry the Liberals and their supporters.
Except that it isn't true. The Conservatives are demanding no additional substantial amendments. The bill being introduced is the bill as it was amended at the end of the last session of parliament, as agreed upon by the government and the opposition parties.
That's a significant difference, but people don't seem to be getting it. At least CTV is reporting on it, and making a point to focus on the confusion.
except it *is* true. The fact is the liberals have already agreed to fast track 4 of the bills, and want further debate on the fifth. Something about making sure the law is constitutional or effective you know some crap like that that Harper doesn't seem too interested in really.
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