"That's my personal view I would say most in my caucus agree with that but there are some who don't and I've always said that on these kinds of moral issues, people have the right to their own opinions"
- Stephen Harper
About this Quote
This quote by Stephen Harper speaks to the relevance of respecting specific point of views, even when they differ from the majority. He acknowledges that while his individual sight is shared by a lot of in his caucus, there are some who don't concur. He emphasizes that on moral concerns, people ought to be permitted to have their own viewpoints and that these must be respected. This quote shows Harper's dedication to maintaining the right to flexibility of opinion as well as expression, also when it is unpopular. It also talks with the significance of allowing individuals to make their own decisions as well as to have their own beliefs, without judgement or objection.
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