First the Ottawa Citizen, a column by Dan Gardner.
Gardner explains that McGuinty's father, Dalton Sr., had a different view on faith-based schools funding than Dalton Jr. does.
"Now, ordinarily this would be the stuff of political trivia. The father held one view. The son believes the opposite. Oh well.
"But this is much more than political trivia because Dalton Jr. has never given any indication that he thinks ol' dad was wrong."
I don't agree with Dalton Jr.'s stance on this issue, and I do agree with the point Gardner's trying to make - that the Premier's stand against funding for religious education is a tad hypocritical since he and his children have benefited from religious education in the Catholic system while denying other religious people the same opportunity - but what Dalton's dad has to do with it, I don't know.
I got quotes similar to Gardner's via email today, from the Parents for Equality in Education Funding, telling me Dalton Sr.'s quotes would be good fodder for a future story.
While I always appreciate tips, I didn't understand this one.
I am against the current system of funding one religion and not others, but I don't care what Dalton Sr. said. Though he makes solid points, Dalton Sr. is not running for office, and Dalton Jr. should not have to answer for disagreeing with his father. I disagree with my father all the time and don't think it would be fair to be held accountable for his opinions.
Showing the two different arguments is humourous but, ultimately, doesn't mean a thing.