But conceptually—and I've read the decision—if a 25-year period of parole ineligibility is constitutional, it's counterintuitive to suggest that taking away the right to reduce it is cruel and unusual punishment.
November 4th, 2009 / 5:10 p.m.
Conservative
Brent Rathgeber Conservative Edmonton—St. Albert, AB
But conceptually—and I've read the decision—if a 25-year period of parole ineligibility is constitutional, it's counterintuitive to suggest that taking away the right to reduce it is cruel and unusual punishment.
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