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Originally Posted by mykalberta
Correct, but politicians are elected to rule. Public opinion on an issue at a certain time shouldnt sway the politicians. If the same apathetic politicians were alive and running things in the 1930s and 1940s we would have way to many Neville Chamberlins and my right arm would be to tired to type because of all the "hailing".
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Politicians are elected to represent their constituents. Hence, democracy. I enjoyed your illustration, but by the same token you perhaps did not consider that Hitler ruled without influence of public opinion, as you endorse. It seems to me once politicians fail to listen to public opinion you start to head toward corruption and dictatorship.
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Originally Posted by mykalberta
This the the main problem I have with the Libs, they refuse the make the tough decisions and would rather the courts give them a path than to make their own and then possibly be over-ruled by the courts.
If the court determines the given path is illegal then so be it, but politicians initial judgements should never be directed by grossly overpaid judges.
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This is interesting, do you have some examples in mind? Courts don't overrule legislation unless it is found to be unconstitutional. I for one am glad we have someone to protect the constitution in this country. Otherwise, courts do enforce the legislation that has been passed.
As for grossly overpaid judges, I don't know what kind of salary-range you have in mind, but judges are paid well so that they can be more resistant to bribery.