tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179600.post113475439322828920..comments2023-10-17T08:35:39.223-04:00Comments on Queer Thoughts: Harper won't but his buddies willrickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17824176585273550263noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179600.post-1135117784316972402005-12-20T17:29:00.000-05:002005-12-20T17:29:00.000-05:00Anonymous said... "If the bill to end gay marriage...<I>Anonymous said... <BR/>"If the bill to end gay marriage is introduced as a private members bill, and voted on as such, then Harper himself would not have used the NWC. Is that what you're saying?"</I><BR/><BR/><B>YEP,</B> Wiggle room eh!rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824176585273550263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179600.post-1134790113194828822005-12-16T22:28:00.000-05:002005-12-16T22:28:00.000-05:00Tornoto Tory,Is the tory election strategy to be "...Tornoto Tory,<BR/><BR/>Is the tory election strategy to be "Vote for us because we won't be able to do the things we believe in?" <BR/><BR/>I like it, you keep it, you run on that! <BR/><BR/>Your arguement that the Liberals had a choice to prevent same-sex marriage may have had a slim chance before parliament acted. To reverse it would be impossible without using the "notwithstanding clause". rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824176585273550263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179600.post-1134779482591846922005-12-16T19:31:00.000-05:002005-12-16T19:31:00.000-05:00I know at least 134 law professor who think differ...I know at least 134 law professor who think differently Toronto Tory <BR/><BR/>http://www.law.utoronto.ca/samesexletter.html<BR/><BR/>"Read that, and the actual court decision (you know, the one where they left the decision up to parliamenet), and you'll see that Harper doesn't need to use the clause."<BR/><BR/>You mean the one that says these decisions are binding in these Jurisdictions and thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179600.post-1134768806682598122005-12-16T16:33:00.000-05:002005-12-16T16:33:00.000-05:00It is clear that many people don't actually know w...It is clear that many people don't actually know what the NWC is. Read that, and the actual court decision (you know, the one where they left the decision up to parliamenet), and you'll see that Harper doesn't need to use the clause.<BR/><BR/>Furthermore, even if they DID vote against same-sex-marriage, the Liberals control the Senate, and they will continue to control the Senate for at least 10Michael Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15225767793602935802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179600.post-1134766177857825932005-12-16T15:49:00.000-05:002005-12-16T15:49:00.000-05:00If the bill to end gay marriage is introduced as a...If the bill to end gay marriage is introduced as a private members bill, and voted on as such, then Harper himself would not have used the NWC. Is that what you're saying?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179600.post-1134756448480072762005-12-16T13:07:00.000-05:002005-12-16T13:07:00.000-05:00Harper will say anything right now to save his own...Harper will say anything right now to save his own skin, which means getting elected. This is Harper's last, best chance to beat the Liberals and if he blows it now he's done for. If they lose this time, get used to the sound of PM Peter Mackay.HDcanuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484287148162648154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179600.post-1134756192926301382005-12-16T13:03:00.000-05:002005-12-16T13:03:00.000-05:00Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing.Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing.HDcanuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484287148162648154noreply@blogger.com