Crimes against democracy

Democracy is the basis of our freedoms, our prosperity and our dignity. Donald Trump’s evident distain for the independence of the judiciary and the media is only slightly more frightening than the popularity of his message. At some point we must recognize that democracy itself hangs in the balance. We are now witness to crimes against democracy.

Prime Minister Justin Harper, pictured in this file photo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TIM WOODS

March 6, 2017

VICTORIA, B.C.—Democracy is seen as disposable by a growing minority of citizens across the first world. The erosion of public confidence in politicians and the rise of extremists have pushed democracy to its knees. Many elected to safeguard democracy have been negligent, and history may say crimi...

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