The writer goes on to say they hope that fundamental point is clearly understood, and asks, “If Prime Minister Harper had attempted to pull this little stunt, how would Justin and the Liberal Party have reacted? Prime Minister Harper was labelled a dictator for much less. How would Liberals feel when the next Conservative government relies on these same procedures? Would it be considered fair or foul play? Are you comfortable with that scenario? Get my point?” The writer asks if we are on the path to becoming a banana republic, where the party in power believes it can ramrod and railroad new rules and regulations in its favour at will, with little or no say from the opposition and the public. They hope this will not happen on our watch.
As the writer says, this is not a partisan issue, but one of basic decency and integrity, and I quote: “It's highly likely that there would be a steep cost to be paid at the ballot box by any candidate who had unwisely supported such an ill-considered and short-sighted tactic for crass political advantage.
“Please consider voting against this blatantly cynical move by the government to limit their own accountability and impede opposition to their policies. It cannot stand.”
The letter is signed and includes the person's name, but also says, “a very concerned citizen”.
This one comment about the ample posteriors makes me really feel bad, because I've been working so hard to try to stay in shape, Mr. Chair. But outside of that—