see, there is not a debate here. chretien is not providing an opinion. he is stating fact.

if he loses the appeal (as he certainly will - i would even argue against even hearing the case, it's so ridiculous), harper will either need to override the constitution with the notwithstanding clause or open it up and rewrite it, and good luck with that.

and, sit down for this.

*that's why we have a constitution: so, that the majority cannot oppress minorities*.

it's not just that this is stupid, and irrelevant. it's actually even meaningless. it's not an unimportant issue; it's a non-issue. there is nothing that harper can do to enforce this, short of declaring himself dictator.

and, realizing this should make you think about your position on the topic.

www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/09/26/let-courts-rule-on-rights-of-muslim-women-accept-decision-chretien-urges_n_8201550.html