dear tory media,

i know that you're convinced that the rule of law refers to the idea that the state is able to ensure it does what it wants by force.

but, as usual, you've got this backwards; the rule of law refers to the idea that the government is itself not above the law.

and, these absurd op-eds take on a more ominous tone when you understand this.

the elder trudeau once found himself in a situation where he felt he had to send the army in to arrest protestors without charge, a decision that is still attacked today as an egregious abuse of power - that is, a lapse in the rule of law - and that he came to realize was a terrible mistake. in response to his own mistake, he wrote a constitution for the country, so future leaders would not repeat that mistake, for whatever reason - influence from foreign powers, financial corruption or just plain stubborn arrogance and foolish pride.

the younger trudeau will need to follow these rules that were put in place by his father.

for, that is the rule of law, in this country.

as always,
deathtokoalas