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Reaper · 06-28-2005, 10:09 AM

First, I do think Harper is trying to have it both ways. He condones his party working with the BQ in trying to defeat the budget as legitimate but calls the BQ working with other parties to pass same sex marriage legislation illegitimate? It just sounds like he's trying to have his cake and eat it, too. Either coalitions in parliament are legitimate or they aren't. It's not case specific.

Second, as long as BQ representatives are elected as MP's then they will (and should) be eligible to receive the MP pension. It goes with the position of MP regardless of their political agenda. I'm not keen on any party seeking to break up confederation but as long as they get elected then they should receive the same rights and benefits as any other MP.

06-28-2005, 10:09 AM	#2
Reaper Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: I'm right behind you Exp:	First, I do think Harper is trying to have it both ways. He condones his party working with the BQ in trying to defeat the budget as legitimate but calls the BQ working with other parties to pass same sex marriage legislation illegitimate? It just sounds like he's trying to have his cake and eat it, too. Either coalitions in parliament are legitimate or they aren't. It's not case specific. Second, as long as BQ representatives are elected as MP's then they will (and should) be eligible to receive the MP pension. It goes with the position of MP regardless of their political agenda. I'm not keen on any party seeking to break up confederation but as long as they get elected then they should receive the same rights and benefits as any other MP. __________________ Don't fear me. Trust me.