To give my American friends some comfort during this
contentious election season, I would like you to know that
Canadian politics is no stranger to partisan issue twisting for
political gain. Why, just the other day in our Parliament,
debate on the ammending of the National Politeness Act,
was stalled when all parties insisted the other side speak
first. It was going to be decided in the Parliament Hill parking
lot, in a hockey tie ending style shoot-out, until a Green
Party MP suggestd, in what was reported as " in a tone as
close to not using an "inside voice" the debate floor has ever
heard ," What if someone just "let's one in", in "a gesture of
graciousness" ? It was finally decided in a best 4 out of 7
contest of Rock, Poutine, Scissors. Liberal Minister of
Niceness Roger Fairplay, begrudgignly accepted his victory
and profusely apologized. Canadian civility is almost a curse
sometimes. So, hang in there America.
We feel your pain.
