Metch, I don't really buy that "majority views" comment. Spencer wasn't just talking about gay marriage. Lots of people are uncomfortable with that without espousing the views Spencer clearly stated. He was saying, to a reporter, that homosexuality should never have been legalized, and that they "recruit" little boys in locker rooms, and have a worldwide conspiracy to put their operatives in positions of influence in government, judiciary and churches so they can subvert normal society blah blah blah.   And thus, if he had his druthers they'd not only go back in the closet, but would be in jail. He made an analogy that probably isn't his own, the type that comes from an amateur debater who has heard of logic but hasn't really grasped it:
(paraphrased)
"If Colgate toothpaste shortened your life by 15 years, you bet the government would make it illegal. Homosexual men have a shorter life expectancy than others due to AIDS/HIV and other (unspecified) aspects of their lifestyle. Therefore homosexuality should be illegal".

Yeah, right. Africans have a shorter life expectancy than North Americans, too, lets make Africa illegal.

He also specifically mentioned Svend Robinson (well known gay MP, favourite punching bag for rightists), and said he could be straight if he wanted to change, trade the wrong for the right...in short, he just doesn't believe in sexual orientation.

Today, Peter Mackay, to his modest credit, is saying he would not sign Spencer's nomination papers for the next election if he (MacKay) happens to end up as the leader of the new party. Harper is refusing to say! Harper is not known as a shrinking violet, so I guess he is trying not to upset (more than they are now) all Spencer's fellow fruitcakes in the CA when he wants their support for his leadership campaign.

Bill

As for Manley, I think he'll take the job. He wants it pretty bad, I don't think his pride stands a chance.