> If so, he’s being absurd.

That's Justin and Gerald in a nutshell.

In lieu of intelligent argument, this government spews forth the most childish platitudes and bafflegab every time it tries these undemocratic practices. It's such an obvious signal now that something else is afoot.

It's as predictable as Justin getting an uninformed rookie woman to do his dirty work. (Except that's not being cowardly; it's empowering!)