Peter MacKay acting as ‘bully' on victim fine surcharges, judge says

Political | 207815 hits | Dec 17 10:47 pm | Posted by: Zipperfish

An Ontario Court judge said Justice Minister Peter MacKay’s suggestion that poor criminals could sell their belongings to pay the government’s mandatory victim fine surcharge is disappointing, and suggested the minister spend some time in a courtroom.

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by Zipperfish
Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:03 am
Well the Scrooge act continues with the Conservatives. Here's Peter Mackay talking about a $200 or $300 fine as if it were nothing. Well not to a high-flying mandarin like him maybe, but to some homeless shmuk, yeah, it's a big deal. "There are even prisons where you can pay off the debt" says Mackay. Reminiescent of Scrooge: "Are there no workhouses?"

And the money, that Peter Mackay claims is for the victims of crime, goes to general revenue. Humbug!
by DrCaleb
Wed Dec 18, 2013 2:50 pm
"Zipperfish" said

And the money, that Peter Mackay claims is for the victims of crime, goes to general revenue. Humbug!

It goes into his "pick me up at the fishing lodge" helicopter fund.
by andyt
Wed Dec 18, 2013 3:20 pm
Well, at least they aren't building gazebos with it.

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