I agree with both those posts, I think I've either agreed to, or mentioned all of those points in previous posts. It is definitely a political move above all, and there's no way it holds up even if it does go through. Though, as you said, that would probably be the perfect thing for the PQ, as then they can site federal involvement in their affairs. I totally get that, and I think I mentioned it earlier myself.
However, I'm just a little surprised in the new comments that came out and just how deep a lot of this anti-foreign sentiment run in some circles. I guess French cultures, both here in Canada and in France have always been a little insular and anti-foreign. They definitely have a fear of losing or diluting their culture (which of course is largely unfounded). Not saying other cultures don't have that, we've got ignorant racists everywhere. I'm just surprised it's come this far in this race/debate. It's a little above the normal fringe groups. Feels like a lot of things the Republicans say to their base in the southern states to get the base going that have actual political benefits even though they're horribly wrong and racist (or homophobic, sexist, whatever).
I guess the positive thing so far is that the public doesn't seem to be supporting the new comments. But the scary thing is they haven't exactly come out against them yet either.
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