Titled: Martin backs effort to keep gun-crime suspects in jail; race tightens

Martin agreed to support "reverse onus" bail conditions, which would require those accused of gun crimes to demonstrate why they should be released. The promise was part of a pledge during a Saturday phone call to Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Toronto Mayor David Miller, who have vowed to end the gun violence that most recently claimed the life of a 15-year-old Toronto girl...

...Reid acknowledged that the reverse onus provision will require justification under the Charter of Rights, but the Liberals believe the courts will recognize that "the importance of protecting citizens against gun violence is paramount."

Canada seems bent on blaming the US for their current violence, rather than addressing their own drug and gang problems. Now, in addition to calling on a handgun ban, they plan to detain suspects until they can prove they are not a threat to society. This obviously runs afoul of the current habeas corpus provisions contained in the Canadian Charter. Yet the Liberals believe this is justified for the good of the people. While being tough on criminals is a standard plank of libertarian policy, this seems to be so far off base to be crazy. Does this really carry such an appeal to the Canadian electorate to help them win?

Dave the hyphenated American