Ignorant Albertans?

Commenting on Ralph Klein's position regarding homosexual marriage, The Toronto Star (registration required, no subscription) hints at a conspiracy (Imagine that!). It is predicated on the manipulation of the Albertan public, for as long as it remains, the Star says, "ignorant."

"It's bad to be on the wrong side of the law on an issue of human rights. It's almost as bad to cynically grandstand, to mislead Albertans about your authority, to curry favour from voters you have deceived, hoping they will remain ignorant and supportive."

It does not occur to the Star that not all political issues need be framed in the language of rights, or that the Alberta premier may be trying to do something that Albertans want. If one were to be bet money on who knows the wishes of Albertans better, the Star would not come out ahead of Klein on any list.

Cross posted to ThePolitic