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Some have suggested the CBC’s French-language service, Radio-Canada, should not have aired an interview with convicted terrorist Omar Khadr this past Sunday on its popular television talk show Tout le monde en parle.

Nope, the interview should have gone ahead. Even state broadcasters have a right to free speech.

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Was Radio-Canada’s choice of Easter Sunday to broadcast an interview with a former Islamic extremist a deliberate attempt to provoke Christians on their highest holiday? Maybe, but probably not.

And while the studio audience offered Khadr a fawning standing ovation and the host, Guy LePage, tossed up a few friendly questions, there was nothing wrong with the show having Khadr as a guest – JUST NOT ON YOUR DIME AND MINE.

The Khadr appearance was a sophomoric effort to turn public opinion in his favour, to encourage him that he has plenty of elite support and tweak the noses of those who object to his current treatment by the federal government and courts.