Politicians’ personal lives should stay private, even Tootoo’s

There are exceptions, however, such as when politicians are hypocrites, when they invite public scrutiny of their personal lives, and when they clearly state that personal issues will influence their public duties.

While many are demanding details surrounding the sudden departure from cabinet and the Liberal caucus by Hunter Tootoo, Warren Kinsella writes that his personal life should stay personal. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY WARREN KINSELLA

June 6, 2016

TORONTO—George Clooney, of all people, said it best: “I don't like to share my personal life. It wouldn't be personal if I shared it.”

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