Accused Senators should not be suspended, deserve opportunity for full public disclosure

Accused Senators should not be suspended, deserve opportunity for full public disclosure
Posted on October 24, 2013 | Helen O'Grady | Written on October 24, 2013
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Dear Canadians,

I write this letter in the hope that the Senate will choose an option other than suspending Senators Duffy, Brazeau and Wallin. I hope they will find a way for them to have “due process”.

As I see it the Senate scandal has two main facets:

First, the possibility that three senators used public funds in an dishonest or dishonorable way. The second issue, and perhaps the most serious one, is whether Prime Minister Harper misled parliament or lied about his involvement in the $90,000 payment to Senator Duffy. Both issues raise questions about the credibility of the Senate and the Harper government.

To suspend these public servants before allowing them the opportunity of a full and open public disclosure is an abuse of the public trust.

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Helen O'Grady is the mother of James O'Grady and wife of the late Jim O'Grady. Currently retired, she practiced social work for many years in Ottawa in private practice and then later with the Department of Community... More

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Ron Benn

The defendants will be hung in the morning. A fair trial will commence shortly thereafter.

Melany Tracey

I agree. Presumption of innocence is essential to our democratic society. They should be entitled to defend themselves. To suspend them without due process is barbaric.