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Old 04-17-2013, 06:29 PM   #392
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Originally Posted by MarchHare View Post
I don't see how saying, "We need to address the root causes of terrorism" is sending mixed signals to anyone. It's a point that has been lost on too many politicians since 9/11.

I've said repeatedly throughout this thread that my opinion of Trudeau can at best be described as lukewarm, but I actually gained respect for him for that comment. If he ever becomes PM, hopefully he has a similar view about the war on drugs. Harper thinks the solution to that problem is to build megaprisons and institute mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes; I'd rather we had a leader who a more holistic and long-term approach.

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And literally the first thing he said was express compassion for the victims. Here's a transcript of the entire quote:
Obviously a terrorist sympathizer. If the Conservatives aren't worried about Trudeau, they're doing a poor job of showing it.
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