[killer_carlson]

I'm concerned about another move towards American style politics (attack ad politics).

I don't want to be involved in a political process that is more about whos PI's can dig better dirt than the other guy.

I find it repugnant.

The NDP felt it had no problem letting Sven Robinson repent, pay his dues, and be a candidate again after being convicted of stealing, so if this guy changes his mind within the past 16 years, then he should be given the benefit of the doubt. He campaigned against this kind of belief in more recent years, so again, he should be given the benefit of the doubt, not cast in some sort of opposition "Hidden Agenda" net.