I guess I'd have to see the rulebook where calling another MLA a theif of public funds is 'against the rules' and results in expulsion from the Legislature. Against decorum, fair enough... but its an offense that is so serious it results in an elected official being temporarily removed from office? Seems like parliamentary procedure is actively trumping democracy here.
If the Con's are innocent, why not just make the guy look like a fool by showing he's wrong in implicating them of corruption? Wouldn't that be a more effective defence than expelling him? Makes them look bad, imo.
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