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Old 10-25-2013, 12:57 PM   #162
Daradon
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So Brazeau says in the chambers today that he was offered a 'backroom' deal. Basically his punishment would be lessened if he admitted guilt in the chambers and apologized to Canadians and took responsibility for his actions. Of course he tries to make it sound sleazy and like it's a big deal he was offered this.

I don't get this. That's the way the whole world works. Parents often go lighter on punishment if a kid shows remorse and takes responsibility. The legal system often is a bit more understanding if the accused doesn't waste their time and admits fault. (Ignoring cases where a person might have been underrepresented or could have fought the charges off successfully) And of course a legal system offers deals when a person admits fault and helps them with other parts of their case, or surrounding cases.

So why would a deal here be sleazy? Of course he is just trying to take the blame off himself, but why help him? I guess it's the media's problem here. Why are they making such a big deal of it?

Personally, though I think these senators should be fired and all pay and benefits removed, even I wouldn't be upset with a deal. I know things are often not that simple and it would be nice to have a quick resolution. Plus I don't mind second chances if a person does change their behaviour for the better.

I don't buy that fact that the rules are fuzzy or complicated, these guys know what they did. But legally I can see how that can be argued, and the probe did come back saying that. So the big thing now is just to redefine and strengthen the rules so it doesn't happen in the future, and make sure the (all) senators are held to a much higher standard from here on in.

Wishful thinking I know... but baby steps. And knowing that it takes forever to change things, especially for politicians, and the chances of punishing these three properly probably won't happen anyway, why not make a deal if they admit fault?
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