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Agamemnon · 04-20-2005, 12:48 PM

I've been thinking about this scam from a different angle after having/reading several debates.

I assume that there are aspects of this political/cash corruption that are illegal... to the point that these illegalities are the fundamental foundation of the 'scandal'. I think most of us can probably agree that appropriating taxpayers money and pocketing it is 'illegal', and I'm sure the law, officially, would agree.

So here's my take; Why aren't the police/judiciary handling this? If there is wrongdoing evident, where is the criminal investigation (or is there one being conducted by the RCMP already)? Seriously, if this scandal is as bad as 'people' say (and I believe it is) then where is the legal system?

I know the RCMP have been implicated (lightly), but still, I see the issue as fairly simple. If crimes have been committed (even/especially by Martin), then arrest his/their asses and throw them in jail. In fact, if the Liberal Party is this nest of supposed corrupt vipers, then why not investigate and arrest the lot?

I've always found legal courts to be better than courts of opinion, so why hasn't this issue been dragged in front of a judge? Is it too early for criminal proceedings?

Seriously, tell me. It seems to me the easiest/best way to deal w/ it, instead of all this intense federal politicking. Find out whose guilty, charge them, imprison them, and get on w/ life. If Chretien and Martin are criminals, they belong in jail.

What am I missing?

04-20-2005, 12:48 PM	#38
Agamemnon #1 Goaltender Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	I've been thinking about this scam from a different angle after having/reading several debates. I assume that there are aspects of this political/cash corruption that are illegal... to the point that these illegalities are the fundamental foundation of the 'scandal'. I think most of us can probably agree that appropriating taxpayers money and pocketing it is 'illegal', and I'm sure the law, officially, would agree. So here's my take; Why aren't the police/judiciary handling this? If there is wrongdoing evident, where is the criminal investigation (or is there one being conducted by the RCMP already)? Seriously, if this scandal is as bad as 'people' say (and I believe it is) then where is the legal system? I know the RCMP have been implicated (lightly), but still, I see the issue as fairly simple. If crimes have been committed (even/especially by Martin), then arrest his/their asses and throw them in jail. In fact, if the Liberal Party is this nest of supposed corrupt vipers, then why not investigate and arrest the lot? I've always found legal courts to be better than courts of opinion, so why hasn't this issue been dragged in front of a judge? Is it too early for criminal proceedings? Seriously, tell me. It seems to me the easiest/best way to deal w/ it, instead of all this intense federal politicking. Find out whose guilty, charge them, imprison them, and get on w/ life. If Chretien and Martin are criminals, they belong in jail. What am I missing?