HAVE YOUR SAY: According to a poll by CBC, 97% believe that the current maximum penalty for electoral fraud ($5,000 or 5 years in prison) is not enough. What should be the punishment for electoral fraud?
Electoral fraud is an incredibly serious offense and should be punishable as one. This crime is quite literally stealing control of the country and should be considered treason and ‘usurping the throne’, to borrow a phrase. Not only that; as we shall no doubt soon see, Stephen Harper will indubitably deny any connection to the crime, however as the leader of the party, it is ultimately his responsibility to know and direct any and all actions of his subordinates, and then must too take responsibility for any actions taken by them as well as the themselves.
When the chain of command is discovered regarding this crime, the entire chain must be punished accordingly, as any other persons in positions of responsibility must.
Electoral fraud is an incredibly serious offense and should be punishable as one. This crime is quite literally stealing control of the country and should be considered treason and ‘usurping the throne’, to borrow a phrase. Not only that; as we shall no doubt soon see, Stephen Harper will indubitably deny any connection to the crime, however as the leader of the party, it is ultimately his responsibility to know and direct any and all actions of his subordinates, and then must too take responsibility for any actions taken by them as well as the themselves.
When the chain of command is discovered regarding this crime, the entire chain must be punished accordingly, as any other persons in positions of responsibility must.