Their defenders, in fact, seem to suggest more people in such positions should speak out in the same way. Every kid with a Spider-Man comic learns quickly that “With great power comes great responsibility.” Sometimes that responsibility can be a drag. And it’s one Julie Payette, the Governor-General of Canada, and Kyle Ashley, a Toronto Police Service parking officer, have had reinforced for them over the past week. We give members of the police service power in order that they may protect us from danger and apprehend those who break the law. It isn’t an injustice that people in those positions need to be reserved when expressing their opinions on controversial or political subjects.

Source: thestar November 07, 2017 19:41 UTC