Pandering . . . again

When economic times are tough, people are afraid. And when they are afraid, they are sadly usually willing to lash out at those who have less. Thus it is a time-honored political strategy to ride this populist resentment to electoral success. The last century is littered with examples of this.

Never afraid to stoop lower, the Harper Conservatives have made much use of this. And today comes news that they are going to strike out at that favorite target of demagogues: immigrants.

Because we won't let refugee claimants work, they are dependent on social assistance. Now this government wants provincial governments to tighten the screws on people who are already backed into a corner. And this from a government that claims a foundation in |Christian faith.

Way to be, guys!