Really? That is the headline in the story by the Globe and Mail. Let see what the article says:
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper warned Thursday that if same-sex legislation becomes law, the Liberals will not be able to prevent fundamentalist groups from requesting extreme types of marriages such as polygamy.
Mr. Harper told reporters in Quebec on Thursday that if the Liberals don't enshrine the traditional definition of marriage in law, "radical" groups may begin launching constitutional battles arguing that it is legal for a man to marry more than one woman, or other types of marriages.
"I think that's where we should draw the line," he said after a speech in Montreal where he endorsed tax incentives for members of agricultural co-operatives.
Mr. Harper, who was wrapping up a three-day visit to Quebec, said he fears the Liberals may end up being open to eventually legalizing polygamy.
It is similar yesterday when it was said that Cardinal Ambrozic attacked gays. Interesting turn of phrase. Since it is subscriber only I did get a chance to see the article until today when I made a quick pit stop into the library. Can anyone who read the letter really say the Cardinal attacked anybody? The letter was pretty sober and if anything all he did was ask for the government to slow down (the article wa entitled "An Open Letter: Why the rush on same-sex marriage?). If anything all he did was defend the Roman Catholic faith. Funny that a Cardinal would do that!
But back to MP Harper. Is there really anything wrong with him making sure that the Liberal legislation does not open the door to polygamy. That is how an opposition party is supposed to function. By pointing of flaws in legislation (or potential legislation in this case) they help to make the law passed be tighter and more reflective of the public will. What MP Harper would like is legislation protecting the traditional definition of marriage and the introduction of civil unions to allow married homosexuals the same rights as married hetereosexuals. Not only will this protect religious institutions but it happens to reflect the will of the Canadian people. (although someone needs to explain how such a proposal would close the door on polygamy)Obviously Cardinal Ambrozic would probably not accept this compromise as well, but he just defending his faith.
