Andrew Scheer is the most courageous politician in the History of Canada

Maybe even the world.

When faced with evidence that a large cohort of his candidates are some reprehensible combination of homophobes, racists and other unacceptable traits, Scheer does not cave into pressure to have these horrible people removed as candidates.  No!  Never!  He says that as long as they apologize, then they can remain as candidates.  That they are all right with him.

But to be a true hero, one must be consistent in bravely holding the same principled stand in support of the bigoted homophobes in the Conservative Party.  And this is why, Andrew Scheer is a truly courageous man.  Tjis is not the first time he has summoned up true courage in the face of the outrage these bigots who "snuck" through the Conservative Party have created.  He has shown such courage in the past.  For that his recent bravery must be applauded all the more so.

Scheer heroically set the stage for yesterday's defense of his party's racism for not yielding the the calls for Michael Cooper to be kicked out of caucys for being an unrepentant racist and nut job.  To be truly heroic, one must show a repetitive and consistent willingness to stand for what one believes in.

Mr Scheer and his party stand for racism and homophobia.  Mr Scheer has shown himself to be unwilling to bend to outrage over these views.  He deserves our respect for his courage.

Does he deserve our vote?  Of course not.  Several soldiers in the Wehrmacht acted bravely during World War II.  But they were doing so for the wrong side of history.Recommend this Post