Naturally, from those who would plant the idea that this inquiry is too expensive, there is great concern about
"the cost to Ottawa of assembling millions of pages of documentary evidence, translation services, and legal fees for lawyers."
Why, something might be done to end the corruption by exposing it to the light of day -- and, even worse, the whole edifice could come crashing down. Why, some might lose their jobs -- even their perqs -- and we can't have that.
What has been the cost to Canadians of ALL the corruption? -- not just what is being brought to the surface of the pond in Gomery. The pond lilies have long, deep roots.