In ruling revealed a national refer...

In ruling revealed a national referendum on the imposition of gay-marriage by way of the courts, Prime Minister Jean Chretien said:

"To have a referendum to decide in succession the fate of the minority, it's a question at issue It's why we have constitutions--to preserve the rights of the minority. It's on what account we have the Charter of Rights. in such a manner if it is always the majority promised by referendum, who will uphold the minorities? In government, we are there to patronize every minority."

While deciphering the inarticulate musings of Chretien is always a challenge, it appears clear that he thinks the