How come when the New Puritans in the media ask Andrew Scheer whether homosexuality is a sin, they never quote him on his views on gay rights? To wit:
“It is our responsibility, as parliamentarians, to defend the fundamental freedoms and rights of all Canadians.' #cdnpoli
“It is our responsibility, as parliamentarians, to defend the fundamental freedoms and rights of all Canadians.' #cdnpoli
“Among those rights is that of equal treatment before and under the law without unjust discrimination, and to be free of any cruel or unusual treatment or punishment.'
'We are here today because many years ago and for too long the government of Canada failed in its duty to protect the basic rights of hundreds of the very Canadians who had dedicated their lives to public service.'
“These men and women, these citizens, lost their jobs because they were suspected of being gay.'
'For a dark chapter in its history, the Government of Canada perpetuated this injustice. It took upon itself the mantle of judge, jury, and set the private lives of its citizens in its sights.'
'Too often and in too many cases around the world we have seen the terrible consequences of overreaching governments.'
'Canada is better than that. We must do more to stand up for the LGBTQ2 community in places like Iran, Russia, and other countries where it is the target of brutal violence.'
'We all have a duty, here, today, to ensure that Canada is the best for everyone, no matter who they are. For those who were forced to abandon a career they spent years building and for those who were rejected without recourse, we hope that today’s apology offers some justice.'
'It cannot undo the wrongdoing and pain they have endured, but it is another important step toward leaving the next generation a Parliament that more fully embraces its duty to protect the rights and freedoms of every person it was built to serve.”
Source: Hansard, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer…
