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I understand that under "jury nullification" jurors may find a person not guilty even if presented with irrefutable facts of guilt if they believe the law is wrong or unjust. It happened with Henry Morgentaler's abortion trials. But are defence lawyers allowed to tell juries about it, in Canada and the United States?
Since you frequently cite John Locke on what makes government legitimate, what books would you recommend on good government? Feel free to stop at 100.
Western civilisation. I think you would agree that it is both a good thing and distinct from and superior to the other varieties that the human race has come up with. And most people, I would suggest, would place its roots in classical Greece around 500 BC. So here is the question.
Which of the current Federal Government departments would you retain, which dispense with, and how?
Stephen Harper had the chance to stack the Senate after the election and he chose not to. The Liberals have taken every opportunity to take advantage of their time in power. Why are principles chosen over politics?
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