What should we believe?

Last week our Ambassador to the United States stated that we were in the missile defence plan for North America. I believe that there was an understanding that Canada would be involved. Then, our prime minister, Paul Martin,came through with a clear "NO." We would not be involved!

Did the prime minister not say earlier that there would be a debate in the house? Canadians can surmise that because of the government being in a minority position, there was no desire to be placed in a position where a vote would be required in the house.

Now the big question is what did the prime minister mean when he said that any missile traveling through Canadian airspace would require Canada’s approval? That sounds like we are in!

One thing that we should believe is that the prime minister will stand behind Mr. Justice Gomery to continue in his chairing the inquiry into the sponsorship program. The previous prime minister, I shall not mention his name, the one whose conduct before the Commission was rather inappropriate, the one who is a “street fighter”, the one who should hang his head in shame is seeking to have Mr. Gomery removed. I once referred to that that former prime minister as the “golf ball” prime minister. I do so again. He should be in Florida playing golf, using golf balls paid for by the people of Canada. So, why is he behaving in this way? That is rather plain to see. So much is being revealed, so much more will be and all of this reflects badly on the “golf ball.” Even if Mr. Justice Gomery is not removed, the “golf ball” wants the Canadian public to believe that the final report which will no doubt discredit the “golf ball” and others is the result of a prejudiced Commissioner. The “golf ball” wastes our time and our money. Let him get on with his game outside of politics, let him play golf.