LEWISPORTE DISTRICT MHA SUPPORTS BASHING OF FORMER NUN

PUBLISHED IN THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER 1 JUNE 2010 AS: HOW ABOUT THAT APOLOGY

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When asked to support a request to have the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador apologize in the House of Assembly for comments directed at the Leader of the New Democratic Party, Lorraine Michael (a former Nun), Wade Verge, PC MHA for Lewisporte District stated "I will not do as you have requested".

Mr. Verge states that he is a member of a local Church in Lewisporte and also said "I have accused some people of being "Holier than thou" in some situations. This expression, in my mind is an expression of disgust with a self righteous attitude being portrayed by an individual."

It should be noted that Lorraine Michael was asking a legitimate question during Question Period in the House of Assembly when Premier Danny Williams berated her and slung slurs of "Sermon on the Mount" and "Holier Than Thou" directly at Ms. Michael.

When asked if he would ask his Church fellowship what they thought of his decision, Mr. Verge would not comment.

Robin Brentnall