SCHOOL FOR THOUGHT

Leading Questions

Here’s a news piece about Canadian Leader of the Opposition Michael Ignatieff implying that he had not attended a private school - when the truth is that he actually went to Upper Canada College, probably the nation’s most expensive and élite private school, from the age of 11 onwards. 

So my question is - why in the world would Mr. Ignatieff try to cover up his private school education? After all, the vast majority of Canadian political leaders also attended private schools - Pierre Trudeau, Jean Chrétien, Bob Rae, Dalton McGuinty, Lucien Bouchard, Kim Campbell, John Turner, Paul Martin, etc. etc. - suggesting that individuals with a private school education are well prepared for the demanding role of leader. Why should Mr. Ignatieff be ashamed of his superb education?