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So if Day is in a position to vote an issue (let's say some sort of abortion issue) where the "majority" of Canada wanted some sort of pro-choice decision, would he vote against his religious beliefs knowing it would cause the deaths of what he considers to be people (fetuses) or would he break his oath to represent the "people"?
The problem is obvious. I can't trust a religious fanatic to make decisions for the people or in the best interest of country. They are too conflicted. They have a higher power to report to so I can't see how their oath to represent my interests and the interest of the rest of Canada can come ahead of that.
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I believe the party platform has been for free votes on these type of issues. If he followed his word, he would vote the way he thinks his consituents would want him to, and the members of every other party are free to do the same. If his consituents feel mis-represented, he will answer to them in the next election. If the majority of Canadians want it, it would happen.
...and is Day a fanatic, or is he honest about his beliefs, and how he intends to deal with them in regards to his job? I would suggest there are many more "fanatics" by your standards in government right now that have just decided its not in your best interest to know their deepest religious convictions. [/b][/quote]
Oddly enough, I had a discussion with someone 4 years ago (when Day was the leader of the Reform) about why she voted for the Liberals. She said it was because she didn't want to have to vote on these issues on a continual basis, as that was the function of a government....in essence to "govern" and make informed decisions without referendums. She said the reason her vote diodn't go to the Reform party was because, if left to their own devices, would govern in such a fashion that was more in accordance with the church and not with the average Canadian.
It was an interesting way to look at things.