"We’re witnessing an erosion of democratic principles. When accusations arose that robocalls were used to misdirect people from polling stations, I was appalled that people here would attempt to undermine the very heart of democracy, using a tactic found in banana republics. Even more shocking was the absence of outrage from political leaders, especially Mr. Harper, whose party was the focus of the accusations. Conservatives used every means to quash the legal suit brought by the Council of Canadians in six ridings where robo-calls might have tipped the outcome. When a Federal Court judge confirmed that fraudulent calls were made but could not determine their ultimate source or degree of influence, the Conservatives claimed victory! They may have avoided further investigation, but it was a blow to democracy."
Posted on: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:47:16 +0000
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