Supremes make JC wait -- and Maybe PM, Future PM, As Well
There is news on the SCOC front. The Supreme Court will not decide for JC the gay marriage issue--or the wording of the legislation, the feds say--until after Paul Martin is crowned PM, and maybe even later than that. Bear in mind, that the Issuer of Judgeship Appointments--Himself--wanted the SCOC to act quickly so he could muscle the legislation through with his mostly trained seals. Wonder, of wonders, even some of them are balking! Jean Chretien--Himself--used his power a little too nakedly in this instance methinks.
Paul Martin is reported to be intending to call an election soon after the coronation so it will likely become an election issue. It seems that 24 groups (+ or -) have requested intervenor status with the SCOC and the SCOC has responded that it needs time, that the justices will be working at their usual pace--not at the accelerated pace hoped for by our present PM -- the one who appointed so many of them.
Perhaps sensing a restless populace--slow to anger, but edging toward livid enough to bellow for ELECTED, not APPOINTED, judges--the Supreme Court may be protecting its appointed turf for future generations of Liberal Prime Ministers.
The populace is akin to a mob; once aroused, it is not easily controlled. Perhaps our natural governing party will find out -- indeed, needs to find out! Go to The National Post for the story. This is really important to all of us! Maybe we should thank the SCOC -- or perhaps we should await their decision, bearing in mind that they are appointed and like not being elected -- because it might compromise their independence. Remember, politicking and electioneering are dirty processes. Nevertheless, the Supremes will probably subconsciously, if not consciously, recall to whom they owe their appointments -- and act accordingly. I am a cynic!
