Any and all incidents that point towards a lack of judgement or outright lieing to police/public are fair game no matter who is involved or when it happened.
Layton did one or the other, albeit 15 years ago. Why is it not fair to question him about it? He was, afterall, part of government at the time even if only at the local level. Does this mean he would be willing to do it again while sitting as the leader of the country? I doubt it, but that doesnt absolve him of being asked the question.
In the end though...I agree this is a non-story any longer just as Carson is no longer a story. Both have been dealt with and moved on...but if we change the rules for one, it is incumbent to apply it to all.
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