Technically correct

Vincent J. Curtis

29 Oct 21

RE: Tories stuck in their vaccine mandate trap. Torstar editorial published in the Hamilton Spectator 29 Oct 21.

So far, Torstar has admitted that an alleged “Board of Internal Economy” has no authority to issue unconstitutional edicts which bar duly elected MPs from attending the House.  It admits that the full House – which requires a sitting – should be the body making those rules, that nevertheless infringe upon the privileges of Members.  In short, it admits that my analysis entitled “MPs can’t be barred from the House – by anyone” is correct.  (And that anyone includes Erin O’Toole!)

But Torstar dismisses the Tory’s objection (which generally follows my line) to breeching Members’ privileges as being merely “technically correct.”  As usual, an unprincipled argument by progressives in support of their causes.  Much can be dismissed as being merely “technically correct,” such as freedom of the press.  The idea that the toes of the alleged Board ought to be stomped on to demonstrate that arbitrary edicts and power grabs won’t be tolerated escapes Torstar.

Oh, and a Member’s privileges are intimately tied up with their responsibility to represent their constituents in the business of the House.  So, don’t dismiss privileges as snooty and nor really respectable.

Progressives are fond of dismissing those they disagree with as racists, sexists, homophobes, transphobes, Islamophobes, etc.  We see in this editorial the deployment of the new tactic, that their opponents are unethical and should be providing a “good example”, of compliance with the progressive cause de jure, vaccination.  And then shut up.

Torstar admits that it’s technically wrong on the rules, but never mind.  It’s technically wrong on the science also, but never mind that either.

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