Media circus over Bryant a double standard imposed on politicians

We espouse the principle of innocence until proven guilty. But when it comes to the political class, a whole different standard applies.

OTTAWA—Judge, jury and executioner. In less than 24 hours, the verdict was in on former high-flying politico Michael Bryant. Never mind that no one had the slightest idea about the facts surrounding a bizarre altercation resulting in the death of cyclist Darcy Allan Sheppard.

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