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Originally Posted by FanIn80
Every 5 or 6 pages someone has to brilliantly point out that the Constitution allows for hostile takeovers of our Government by opposition members of Parliament. We're aware of this.
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This is only allowed in situations where the Opposition numbers more than the Government. In cases like this it behooves the government to remain aware of their precarious political situation and behave accordingly. Since coming into power the Conservatives have acted like a majority government - forcing the opposition to support, or at least not oppose their legislation or face election. Also, considering that the Conservatives do not have the support of a majority of Canadians, their removal from power cannot realistically be termed a 'hostile takeover'.
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Legal isn't always right, however. There are other things to consider too.
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This is absolutely true and should be considered by all parties in parliament. Concilliatory action by the Conservatives - specifically the resignation of Stephen Harper, would probably bring an end to this crisis.
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It's legal for a Ref to toss a player out of an NHL game. If a Ref throws Iginla out of a game for not handing him a puck, is that right? It's legal isn't it?
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This is gross hyperbole and you know it.
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We (along with the majority of Canadians in media) are calling it a coup, because we don't believe this is the right thing to do and we do not think it is in our best interests at all.
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As far as I know, the only polls thus far released are online and other polls where the respondants are self-selecting. Until such time as polling data from an actual pollster hits the media I will remain unconvinced that a significant majority of Canadians oppose this.