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position parties were up in arms last week, accusing the federal government of "political interference." This is a scoop! They are outraged. But isn't everything in the capital city—even the choices of a parking lot—a political consideration?
The decision to establish the long gun registry was made by politicians and the decision to abolish it is also based on political considerations. So, when RCMP Chief Superintendent Marty Cheliak, very well known for helping to forge a large coalition of police officers to help improve the long-gun registry, entered into political turf he exposed himself to all the consequences that come with it. (Full story)