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Originally Posted by 4X4
I think that the leader of the opposition is well deserving of a state funeral.
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I agree, especially if he died while he was still serving his country.
PMs, either present or past, GGs, either present or past are pretty well automatically afforded state funerals. Any others are at the discretion of the PM of the day. I think PM Harper did the right thing here.
Someone else disagreed, on the notion that the NDP is a fringe party. I do not agree with that whatsoever. While the past NDP certainly have not enjoyed the popularity they presently do, they have been an official party for years and years.