Odd he should say this...

Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony for new military recruits last Saturday, the Prime Minister said the following:

"Today, Canadians have learned that the RCMP and Toronto area police, with the help of CSIS and our intelligence community have arrested 17 individuals for terrorism offences under the Criminal Code.

Their alleged target was Canada.

Canadian institutions.

The Canadian economy.

The Canadian people.

As at other times in our history, we are a target because of who we are.

And how we live.

Our society, our diversity, and our values.

Values such as freedom, democracy and the rule of law.

Values that make Canada great.

Values that Canadians cherish.

Values that citizens like you are willing to defend.

I would like to commend the work of the RCMP, CSIS and local police authorities in conducting this operation.

We will continue to support them by strengthening our laws, our policies and the resources dedicated to the fight against terrorism here and around the world."

He will get no argument from me, but I wonder how he reconciles these statements with his attacks on gays and lesbians, the Supreme Court and the institutions of Parliament. Diversity, freedom and the rule of law, including the Constitution, also mean defending minorities when their rights and freedoms could be trampled by the mob.