Differences

The Supreme Court decision will be the source of the most chatter today - but there is another one. I’m glad to be a Canadian for some but not all of the following reasons:

• I don’t have a clue about the political views of our own supreme court judges - or, in fact, any judges.

• I don’t know the politcal persuasions of those who made the recommendation to the Prime Minister when they were appointed.

• Supreme Court judges are not appointed for life. When theyt retire, they often serve useful roles elsewhere giviing others the benefit of their experience - including in the United States.

• Our political leader is a serious person who keeps his emotions in control when it matters. That he would attack or praise particular judges is laughable.

• Oher leaders understand what tariffs do and who pays for them.

• I lived in America in the sixies and visited it many times after that. Since then it has become a different place. That’s a tragedy, but sadly. one of its own making.