This is an ideal, if not necessary time, for another native leader to step up and seize the reins, salvaging an important discussion that is long overdue.
Spence needs to recede into the background as quickly as possible, but that won't be enough without the emergence of another strong (and more reasonable and noble) voice, if some of the serious issues facing Canada's aboriginal population are going to be addressed.
Hopefully someone capable will see the opportunity in the ashes of Spence's campaign before the whole thing blows up Occupy-style.
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